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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1923

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Gala Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 6

Last night, at the Royal Paramount Theatre, the adults portion of the Gala Ball place. The ball is being held for the purpose of raising funds…

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The Gala Ball. a Brilliant Scene

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 4

The scene at Royal Theatre last night was by far the most brilliant of its kind ever winessed in Dubbo. The occasion was the Gala Ball held in [?]id…

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Bon Ton Tennis Club Dance an Unqualified Success. Jazz Novelties

Western Age · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 2

The dance in aid of the Ben Teh Tennis Club, held at the School of Arts on Tuesday night, was a great success, and far exceeded all expectations. It…

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Grand Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 2

On Friday, May 25th, a grand concert, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, Dubbo, will be held at the Empire Hall. The object of the…

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Soldiers and Citizens' Club Date of Annual Ball Fixed

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Wellington Soldiers and Citizens' Club was held in the Club rooms on Saturday night, the following being present…

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Fitzgerald's Pictures

The Western Herald · Wednesday 16 May 1923 · page 2

Picture lovers are to be afforded another treat on Saturday next when the management will screen another big star attraction entitled " Hail The…

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Judo's Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 4

The popularity of the high class screenings at Judd's pictures is not in any way deminished, and we should say not likely to be while…

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Ball Dresses-- First Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 3

The following are some of the dresses:-- Miss N. Fee (Elong)--rose chiffon. Mrs. H. J. Veech (Wellington)--Shell…

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The first Night's Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 2

On Tuesday night the rare Ball was held in the Empire Hall, and was largely attended. The hall was tastefully decorated with orange and yellow…

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Ball Dresses--second Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 3

Mrs. D. McKae-Wood--jade green charmease, trimmed with gold tissue. Mrs. G. Raaken--black cashmere de side…

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Tennis Club Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 19 May 1923 · page 2

A Tennis Club Dance will be held in Fitzgerald's Hall on Monday evening next. The tickets are gent's 3s, and lady's 2s. The weather promises…

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Moving Pictures in Schools

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 1

The Director of Education, Mrs. S, H. Smith, recently agreed to the request of a deputation from the council of the Teachers' Federation to form a control…

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Juvenile Ball

The Western Herald · Wednesday 23 May 1923 · page 2

The Juvenile Ball in ald of the Junior Football Club, will take place in Fitzgerald's Hall on Friday evening next, and promises to be a great…

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Public School Magazine Conducted by the Pupils of the Wellington Intermediate High School the Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 8

A concert is to be held in aid of the school soon. Everybody who conies will be sure of a pleasant evening. The teachers ate working hard…

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Infants' Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 6

Yesterday afternoon the annual infants' ball, for the kindergarten children at the Dubbo district School, was held at the Protestant…

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Jazz Band Creates a Stir

Western Age · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 2

When Sonny Greatz introduced his Jazz Band at the Bon Ton dance at the School of Arts it was a great success, but, assisted by Messrs. Billy…

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School of Arts Ball

Western Age · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies was held at the Cobar School of Arts on Saturday afternoon to arrange for the annual ball. Mr. E. Pitt presided, and…

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Tennis Club Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 26 May 1923 · page 2

A very well attended dance was held in Fitzgerald's Hall on Monday evening last. The evening was an ideal one for dancing and over 40…

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Grand Concert in Aid of Presbyterian Church

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 4

Last Friday evening a concert was given at the Empire Hall in aid of the now church building fund of St. Andrew 's Presbyterian Church, Dubbo…

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Presbyterian Concert. Rich Music. Good Attendance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 2

The second of the series of concerts [?]ganised by Mrs. E. F. Carr attracted a large audience at the Empire Hall last Friday night. The problem that…

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