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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1930

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Progressive Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 6

Although It has only been in existence a little over a year, the Model Band is now recognised as one of the finest musical bodies in Dubbo…

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Splendid Function In Regent Theatre Waratah's Euchre Party and Dance

Western Age · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 2

The euchre party and dance held by the Waratah Cricket Club in the Regent Theatre on Boxing night, proved to be one of the…

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Dance at the Caves

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 8

On New Year's Eve the dance hall at the Caves presented a very pretty appearance, when the hall was elaborately decorated and electrically lit…

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Dance at Forest Lodge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 6

A large crowd was present at Mr. Aif. Rich's Forest Lodge on New Year's Eve, when a delightful dance and euchre party was staged…

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Monarch-empire Theatre Special Attractions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 4

A beautiful picture entitled the "River of Romance," with Mary Brian and Charles "Buddy" Rogers filling the stellar roles, will he shown…

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Appalling Disaster Children Perish in Theatre Blaze Death Struggles of Trapped Victims Harrowing Scenes London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1
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Sixty-nine children lost their lives and 37 were injured in the worst cinema disaster in the history of Great Britain at the Glen…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

A grand double feature programme will be screened at the Monarch's on Tuesday night. Number one will be the "Harvest of…

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New Band Instruments

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

The new instruments which were recently purchased by the Model Band at at cost of £250 were on view in Mr. Gil Henderson's shop window during…

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Model Band at Gilgandra

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

About 25 members of the Dubbo Model Band travelled to Gilgandra yesterday, when they treated the local residents to a splendid programme of…

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Citizens' Band in Park

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

A splendid musical programme was given by the Citizens Band in Victoria Park last night, when a large crowd of people appreciated the music. Under…

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Monarch-Empire Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 3

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Epic, Ramon Novarr[?] with Anita Page, Eddie Nuggent and Ralph Graves, in "THE FLYING FLEET." The great epic of the…

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Monarch-empire Pictures Coming Attractions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 4

Patrons of the Monarch-Empire Theatre to-night will have the opportunity of seeing one of the most thrilling [?]ms of the year. "The Flying…

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New Year's Eve Ball

The Western Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 2

A plan and fancy dress ball, in aid of the Bourke District Hospital, was held after the Picture Show on New Year's Eve in the Wonderland…

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Band Benefit

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 1

The Dubbo Swimming Club intends to run a benefit for the Citizens' Band in the near future. At a meeting held on Monday night, Messrs. Wise and…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 8

Two big special features will be screened at the Monarch's to-night, No. 1 being the "Mysterious Dr. Fu Man Chu," which has just…

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Monarch-empire Theatre Coming Features

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 7

To-night's attraction at the Monarch-Empire will be "The Man in Hobbies' "a heart-throbbing drama of a man who fell in love with a girl and…

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Benefit for Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club it was decided in run a benefit night for the Citizens' Band, which has rendered great…

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Band in Park

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

An excellent musical programme was rendered by Hie Model Band in Victoria Park last night, when a good crowd was present to enjoy the…

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Citizens' Band at Wongarbon and Geurie

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 1

Residents of Wongarbon and Geurie were delighted with a visit from the Dubbo Citizens' Band yesterday. A programme played in the main street…

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