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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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The Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 8

There will be two extra specials at the Monarch's to-night, Tim Meloy in an outdoor drama, and Bebe Daniels in a screaming Spanish comedy,…

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Dance at Milpa

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

On the 12th inst. a most delightful dance evening was given by the people of Milpa, the sumptuousness of which was suggestive of more prosperous…

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Wonderland Pictures. "REJUNENATION."

The Western Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The monster star attraction at the Wonderland Picture Palce on Tuesday and Wednesday nights is 'Rejuvention," the first night being…

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Alfred O'shea's Concert

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

Despite the fact that the collided with a wet night at Narromine, the great Australian tenor, Alfred O'Shea, had a large and enthusiastic audience to great…

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Local and General Pictures! Pictures!

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

To-night at the Monarch-Empire there will be two equally attractive attractive attractions. First, "The Test of Donald Norton," and second "The…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 2

The star on Staturday night is "Unfair Sex " featuring Hope Hampton; the support is "Hoosier School Master," with an all star cast. On…

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Australian Fair. at Royal Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

The Australian Fair, in aid of the Catholic Church funds, opened in the Royal Theatre on Saturday evening, when there was a good attendance and…

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Alfred O'shea. Concert at Masonic Hall

Western Age · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 2

Alfred O'Shea, Australia's foremost tennor, with a supporting company, gave a concert in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening, 21st alt., when he had…

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The Jazz Orchestra

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

A bigoted old musician says that if a jazz player tried to play a symphony it could only be described as a "sean funny." The other day the leader of…

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Dance on Green

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

The members of the Bowling Club have hit on a scheme which they feel will be a revenue producer, and that is to conduct a dance on the…

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Dubbo Citizens' Band. "Much Ado About Nothing."

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of the committee of the Dubbo District Citizens' Band was held in the band room on Thursday evening, when the…

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Dubbo Citizens' Band. Selecting a Bandmaster

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the Dubbo Citizens' Band was held at the Band-room last night. Present Messrs. Francis (chair), Schinkel…

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District Citizens' Band. New Bandmaster Appointed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 9

A special meeting of the committee of the above hand was held on Thursday evening at the hand room for the purpose of the selection of a…

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Big Criterion Theatre Success. Coming to Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 9

Mr. E. J. Carroll, the well-known theatrical manager, will present, to local theatre-goers at Dubbo on Monday and Tuesday, February 20th and 21st…

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Bourke Band

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

The local Band is now considered a great acquisition to our town. So far they, have done co voluntary playing except for a recent Hospital Benefit,…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

A two star programme will be [?] Saturday night, viz: The Left Hand Brand," featuring Neal Hart and "Ships of Souls"featuring…

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Cricketers Flannel Dance and Euchre Party

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

All sports and dance lovers are looking forward to the cricketers Flannel Dance this Friday night in Fitzgerald's Hall. There has not been a flannel…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 2

The star attraction at the Wonderland Pictures on Wednesday night is " The Count of Lnxemberg," featuring an all star cast; and 'Backing West'…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 2

There was a fair attendance at the enchre party and dance in Fitzgerald's Hall last Friday night, which function was in aid of the Bourke Cricket Club…

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Laity's Concert and Presentation the Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 12

The concert and final presentation in the Alexander Theatre last night was a fitting finale to the day's celebrations. There was a big audience…

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