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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1923

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Masonic Ball. A Successful Function. A Fairyland Scene

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 2

Seldom has anything so brilliant been seen in Dubbo as the display at the Royal Theatre on Tuesday night last. The occasion was the annual Masonic…

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Sacred and Classical Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 7

In the Empire Hall on Sunday evening, after church hours, the Town Band will give a sacred and classical concert. In addition to the band items,…

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Juvenile Ball. Large Attendance

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 July 1923 · page 3

With wisdom gained by past experience, fathers and mothers with their children were not going to be late for a front seat at the juvenile ball, which…

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Band Recital

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 2

The Paramount Theatre, which was kindly lent for the purpose by Mr Park was crowded last night when the local Municipal Band, under the…

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Hospital Ball

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 2

The annual Hospital Ball takes place in the Oddfellows' Hall to-night, when it is hoped there will be a good attendance. The ball will be a programme…

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The Military Ball

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 2

It was gennerally anticipated that the last Military Ball was a success, but the Secretary, Mr. Tonkin, says it has been a magnificent financial…

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Presentation to Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Taylor, of Sydney, has not by any means lost interest and pride in Dubbo, and this is shown by the way in which he avails himself of…

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The Convent Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon Rev. Father O'Donnell presented to the Rev. Mother at the Dubbo Convent a cheque for £[?]2104, being the proceeds of the…

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Dance of the 500 Lanterns

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 2

Mrs. K. N. Wilkins, who is organising the "Dance of the 500 Lanterns," in aid of the Dubbo District Hospital, will be assisted in connection with the…

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Presentation to Dubbo Band. MR. A. J. Taylor's Generosity

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 2

On Monday night a very pleasant little function took place in the band room at the Empire Hall, when the Mayor (Alderman J. B. Macdonald), on…

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Judds Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 3

Special attention is drawn to the Picture programmes of the week at Juddls Pieture Hall. Saturday night brings the Paramount feature…

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Australian Pictures "Human Hearts"

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 3

"Human Hearts," the Universal Jewel special attraction will be presented at the Australian Hall next Saturday, is fully entitled to be…

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Hospital Ball a Large Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 4

The Annual Hospital Ball was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night last, when about 90 couples were present. The ball, according to its…

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The Mysterious Dance of the Butterflies

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 6

The dancing-floors of animals and insects vary widely; sometimes they are merely cleared spaces, such as the open sandy beach where nd…

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The Military Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 6

The Dubbo brunch of the R.S. and S.I. League, and the Red Cross joined forces to hold the second annual military ball, and their combined efforts…

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Ball at Armatree

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 6

The cricketers' ball held at Armatree on Friday evening, 13th instant, in the Armatree Hall, proved a great success. Close on 50 couples attended, and a…

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Sacred Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 6

Last Sunday evening the Dubbo Town Band gave a sacred concert in the Empire Hall. The programme was an attractive one, and included Miss Branston…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 2

This (Friday) night the plain fancy dress ball in aid of the Bourke St. Stephens Church of England will be held in Fitzgerald's Hall and the…

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Dance of the 500 Lanterns

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 2

The Dance of the 500 Lanterns and the grand serpentine parade, which is being conducted by Mrs. K. N. Wilkins in aid of the funds of the Dubbo…

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Presbyterian Concert. Another Successful Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 2

The musical evening held at the Presbyterinn School Hall last Friday night draw a crowded audience, and what scemed to foreshadow a modest little…

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