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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Nyngan News Tennis Ball

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 3

When the tennis [?] is held in June a ball will also be held on the last evening. Messrs. J. H. Dawes and D. G. G=Currey are in charge of the…

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Church of England Ladies' Guild Successful Dance & Euchre Party

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

Mrs. D. H. Dunlop and her hard working assistants have every reason to be pleased with the result of their effort on Thursday night, when a good…

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School Dance

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

Preparations are in full swing for the juvenile fancy dress dance, to be held at Collie on Wednesday, 3rd. June. Prizes are also to be given for…

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The Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

The management is making Saturdays programme attractive and strong by showing specially selected pictures The super special musical…

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Military Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

Although the date of the annual military ball, when is set down for Wednesday, July 8, 4a still well ahead, preliminary preparation are…

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Nyngan News Tennis Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 5

When the tennis tournament is held in June a ball will be held an the first evening. Messrs. J. H. Dawes and D. G. Currey are in charge of the…

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Local and General Items From All Quarters Footballers' Dance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 6

In order to swell its funds, Newtown Football Club will hold a dance in the Newtown Hall on Friday, May 29. There will also be cuchre for…

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Latest Talkies at Dubbo's New Picture Theatre Opening May 30

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

Opening on May 30, the Royal Picture Theatre, in Wingewarra-street, will supply Dubbo "talkie" fans with the latest and best…

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Football Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

The euchre party and dance in aid of the Football League took place in the Wonderland Theatre on Wednesday evening last. The attendance…

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Saturday's Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

Two Paramount All Talking Pictures are to be screened next Saturday at the Wonderland Theatre. The main star will be "The Lady Lies," is…

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The Citizens' Band Mr. Perry Resigns

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the regular meeting of the committee held at the Band room last night. Mr. E. J. Shindlair occupied the chair…

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Correspondence. Younger Set Dance. (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

Sir.—As I am not yet a member of the "Younger Set" here in Narromine, this letter from me may perhaps be out of order, but I feel that…

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Concert & Operetta

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

A concert and operetta "Babes in the Wood" by the Convent School pupil will be held in the Wonderland Theatre on Tuesday, 26th May,…

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Hockey Dance Successful Function

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

THE Wellington Ladies' Hockey Club held their annual dance in the White City Hall no Thursday night last, and it was a great success, there…

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Royal Talkie Theatre "Rio Rita" Is Big Feature Arrangements for Opening Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

Arrangements are now well in hand for the opening of the Royal Theatre Talkie Picture Palace on Saturday night next, when the big…

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Helping Destitute of Dubbo Relief Concert to Be Held Decision of Public Meeting Mayor Outlines Position

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 3

At a well-attended meeting at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday night last it was unanimously decided to hold…

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Cretonne Ball

The Western Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

For the best cretonne dress at the Far West Health Scheme ball on 8th June, a prize of half a guinea will be donated and will be judged by a non…

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Palais Royal Pictures

The Western Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

The above pictures opened on Saturday night last to a crowded hall and by invitation a representative of this paper witnessed the screening…

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Wednesday's Pictures. "Son of the Gods"

The Western Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

"Son of the Gods" featuring Richard Barthelmess is the main star for Wednesday's screening and comes heralded as his best pictures to date…

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Myor's Relief Concert on Thursday, June 11

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 6

If enthusiasm counts, the display at Friday night's large and representative meeting, in response to a requisition by the Mayor (Ald…

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