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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Concert for Gramophone Fund

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 3

On Tuesday evening, the High School students gave the break-up concert that would usually be held on the Friday morning, for the purpose of raising…

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Army Concert. Successful Young People's Demonstration

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 6

Joy unconfined reigned in the Empire Hall on Wednesday evening, when a musical programme was presented by the Young Pantile's Guild of the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 June 1928 · page 2

The usual Wednesday evenings Euchre Party and Dance was held in Fitzgerald's Hall on Wednesday evening last and was well attended…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 8

One of the most successful functions of the kind ever held in Wellington took place in the Empire Hall last evening, when a euchre…

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Ambulance Ball Coming

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 8

A masquerade ball in aid of the Wellington Ambulance is to be held here on Friday, 20th July. A strong committee of ladies have this effort in hand…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 8

The euchre party and dance held here on Friday evening last in aid of the R.C. Church funds was a great success. The music supplied by…

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New Home of the Monarch-empire. a City Picture Theatre-in Dubbo. Everything of the Very Best. Outlay of £12,000

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 5

Next Wednesday night will see the opening in Dubbo of a theatre, built, either for the screening of pictures or for the drama that will not have its equal outside of Sydney, and will surpass in beauty and arrangements…

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Methodist Men's Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 6

On Sunday morning next Rev. Bernard Deane will preach on "Our Declaration for God." At night the subject will be "Paying the Price." On…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

The star attraction at the above Theatre to night (Saturday) is "The Night Ship' featuring Mary Carr. Italian Hall Davis in Adventure…

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Fitzgerald's Pictures

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

Four years ago De Mille sought a theme for a world masterpiece—a theme bigger than, the mighty subject previously,presented in "The Ten…

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Euchre Party & Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 5

The usual weekly Euchre Party and dance was held in Fitzgerald's Hall on Wednesday evening last and was well attended…

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Complimentary Dance and Presentation

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

A Complementary Dance and Presentation will be tenderd Mr. M.A. Brown in Fizgerald's Hall on Monday evening next, July 2nd…

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The Polo Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 7

The annual polo ball was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 26th inst, and proved a woderful success. The hall was tastefully decorated…

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The Tennis Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 7

The annual tennis bull, which was held on the second night of the Polo Carnival proved a great social and financial success, there being over…

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Wonderland Pictures. the Winning Op Barbara Worth

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 2

A great photoplay of the American desert is Henry King's production, of "The Winning of Barbara Worth," for Samuel Goldwyn, at the…

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Church of England Ball Great Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 9

THE annual Church of England, ball is one of the drawing magnets in the social world during the winner months, and not only the…

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Theatre Opened

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

Following the luncheon, the directors of the company entertained a large gathering of citizens and visitors at the first screening in the new theatre, when…

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Fancy Dress Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 9

Trangie Football Committee are making elaborate p[?] for the holding of a masq[?] and fancy dress ball to take [?] on 11th instant…

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The Convent Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 9

A euchre party, organised on behalf of the forthcoming annual Convent Ball, was held a few night ago and was a big success. The music was supplied…

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The New Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

The theatre is a magnificent example of architectural design and quality of workmanship, and ranks among the outstanding landmarks of advanced Dubbo,…

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