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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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The Municipal Band

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 2

In this issue applications are called for the position of bandmaster to the Municipal Band. All players and intending players are asked to meet…

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St. Patrick's Juvenile Dance

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the St. Patrick's juvenile dance, which was held in the Empire Hall on Thursday night, though the weather…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

At night a euchre party and dance was held in the pavilion at the Show Ground. There was a large attendance, and an enjoyable time was spent…

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Saturday's Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

There is something special in store for picture patrons The attraction is Mary Pickford in "Rosita," one of her best achievements, acted as only…

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The Municipal Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 6

In this issue applications are called, for the position of bandmaster to the Municipal Band. All players and intending players are asked to meet…

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Military Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

Great preparations for the annual military ball, to be held on Wednesday, April 28, are being made by the ball committee, and it can be said…

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M.u. Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

The M.U.I.O.O.F. ball listed for next month is going to be a record effort on the part of that society in the social sense and seeing that it is…

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On The band. Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 4

"Schute, Bell and Co., Limited, report:—Overwhelming interest centres in the far reaching effects of the…

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Holiday Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 4

Patrons have an attractive list of pictures for the coming week. No less than four of which are worth special mention. Saturday, Richard…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 6

The screening of the picture "Fighting the Flames," which is to be shown on Saturday night, will be well worth seeing. For action…

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Six Men Out with One Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 2

Mr. A. E. R. Gilligan, captain of the English Cricket Team which visited Australia, explained at a supper how six men could get out with one…

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Flood Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 3

AN HISTORIC PICTURE--THE FLOOD OF 1870. This panoramic view, taken south of the old Overland Hotel, shows the seventy flood on the Macquarie, before the present road was built up, or the traffic bridge constructed, and the western bank covered with scrub. The sign of the old Macquarie Inn, kept that time by Mr. T. A. Nicholas, [?]., is also conspicuous. At this point last week's flood was higher than that of 1870. The original photograph was kindly lent the "Dispatch" by Mr. A.Z. Rogan. FLAPPER DOLLS.--The latest rage to please the kiddies. SHOW IS ON[?]-- One of the first arrivals at Sydney Royal Show can't quite understand things…

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Dubbo Flood Pictures

Western Age · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 3

AN HISTORIC PICTURE—THE FLOOD OF 1870. This panoramic view, taken south of the old Overland Hotel, shows the seventy flood on the Macquaric, before the present road was built up, or the traffic bridge constructed, and the western bank covered with scrub. The sign of the old Macquarie Inn, kept that time by Mr. T. A. Nicholas, sor., is also conspicuous. At this point last week's flood was higher than that of 1870. The original photograph was kindly lent the "Dispatch" by Mr. A. Z. Rogan…

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Railway Musical Benefit Delightful Concert and Vaudeville

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 6

That the Railway Musical Society has gained popularity with the people of Dubbo was shown by the large and appreciative audience which attended…

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Concert and Vaudeville. by the Railway Musical Society

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 4

A remarkably large audience was attracted to the second effort of the above Society in the Empire Hall on Wednesday night. Every item was received…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 April 1926 · page 2

The Annual St. George's Ball, in old of the Church of England will be held in Fitzgerald's Hall en Wednesday, 21st April, and the Committee…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 2

The Annual St. George's Ball, in aid of the Church of England will be held in Fitzgerald's Hall on Wednesday, 21st April, and the Committee…

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Marie Narelle's Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 6

The box plan for Marie Narelle's great concert on Thursday, April the 15th at the Empire Hall will open on Monday next at Glover's Book…

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St. Patrick's Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 2

The dancing season opened on Wednesday night last when the Annual St. Patrick's Ball was held, Fitzgerald's Hall was tastefully and…

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Band at Narromine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

Dubbo Band visited Narromine on Sunday, playing at the football match, during the afternoon, and in the street at night. The band was in good form,…

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