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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Model Band at Wongarbon

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 2

A very pleasant evening was spent at Wongarbon on Friday, when a concert and dunce was held in aid of the Model Band. The concert was…

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Monarch-empire Pictures. To-night (Tuesday)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 3

LAST NIGHT of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer Superfeature, "THE ENEMY," starring Lilian Gish, Ralph Forbes and Karl Dane. A story of tremendous…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 2

Harold Lloyd today is universally popular. He has popularised horned rimmed spectacles the world over. In Japan they are selling. In Germany…

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Housey Party & Dance

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 2

The tickets for the Football Housey Party, which takes place on Wednesday, 29th; are selling exceptionally well, and it looks as if there will be a…

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Pictures of India

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 8

The officers of the Baptist Church cordially invite the public to a screening of the latest moving pictures of India and its people. Mr. William…

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Masonic Ball a Successful Function

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 5

Well over 100 couples graced the floor at the annual Masonic ball held in the Australian Hall last Tuesday week…

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Local and General. Crystal Palace Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 4

At the pictures on Saturday night Tom Moore and Bessie Love will be seen in "Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly. Theodore K, will escape from…

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Local Jottings. Orange Salvation Army Silver Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 8

On Sunday next the Orange Salvation Army Silver Band and Guards will pay a visit to Wellington and will be accompanied by…

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Annual Catholic Ball. a Brilliant Function

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 5

The annual Catholic ball was held in the Australian Hall last evening, and was the most successful yet held. The hall and stage were tastefully,…

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On the Ball Football Notes and Comments

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 7

At last! Dubbo footballers have proved to be the goods. Summer Hill will play Dubbo reps, on Sunday and Monday and great…

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Coloured Streamers Beautiful Frocks Picnic Race Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 4

Soft lights, beautiful frocks, entrancing music, pretty decorations, laughter and gaiety all combined to make the two Picnic Race Balls…

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Our Band. Committee Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 2

A meeting of tho committee of the Narromine Citizens' Band was held on Tuesday evening last, those present being: The President; Mr. A…

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Big Ball in Evening

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 4

While extolling the spaciousness of and improvements to Dubbo's Show Society's main pavilion last month, the wildest flight of imagination never…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 5

"Easy Come, Easy Go" is the star attraction at the above Theatre to-night (Saturday). Ken Maynard in "Haunted Range" is the supporting…

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Bourke Rugby Football League. Housey Party and Dance. Best Success This Season

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last a Honsey Party and Dance was held at the Wonderland Theatre and was the success of the season. This was the…

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A Band Contest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 June 1929 · page 2

THE "Dispatch" is gratified to note that another suggestion, made through its leader columns, is being taken up and strongly endorsed, for at the last meeting of the Committee of the Dubbo Beautification Scheme, a move was made to conduct a big Band Contest, in order to raise funds to assist…

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The Jingle of Bingle The Band Contest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 June 1929 · page 1

Bingle writes: "It is indeed gratifying to hear that the very live committee controlling the Dubbo Beautification scheme has in view the…

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Monarch-empire Pictures. To-night (Tuesday)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 3

Two Special Superfeatures, ONE NIGHT ONLY. Richard Barthelmess in "SCARLET SEAS," with Betty Compson. He had saved this little…

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The Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 10

The annual tennis dance was held in the Empire Hall on Monday night, and this function was also largely attended, there being a large number…

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Convent Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 8

A very succesful meeting of the annual Convent Ball committee was held last Sunday at the Convent. This ball, popularly known as the…

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