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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Packed House Opening of Royal Talkie Theatre Many Turned Away Splendid Programme Offered

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

Despite the fact that extra seating was provided, the Royal Talkie Theatre was not large enough to accommodate the huge…

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Big Concert to Help Unemployed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 1

In our last issue we gave the names of artists who had consented to appear in the concert in aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund at the Empire Hall on…

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For the Unemployed Gloom Chasers' Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 1

With Mrs. K. N. Willkins at the helm, and a strong committee, sponsored by young bloods Geo. Ward and K. F. Hogarth, the above function, fixed for…

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Star Pictures Coming at the Monarch-empire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 6

Among the many gems secured by the management of the Monarch-Empire Theatre for screening at early dates are the following. Mr. Clarrie Taylor…

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Night's Ball for Ambulance Don't Miss It Real Night of Novelties

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 1

[?] weeks past, members of the [?]s' Auxiliary have been working [?]tantly for the success of to-night's [?]ulance Ball…

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Footballers' Dance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

Eastern Suburbs footballers, who arrive in Dublin on Saturday, will he the guests at a dance to be held in the Protestant Hall on Saturday night…

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Church of England Ball Quite Successful

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

BOTH the residents of the town and district look forward to the annual ball which is held in aid of the Church of England funds, and the…

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Ambulance Ball Poorly Patronised Committee's Excellent Arrangements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

Despite the fact that the Ladies' Auxiliary Committee left no stone unturned to make the first Ambulance Ball a success, there were…

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Two Big Features At New Talkie Theatre "Shooting Straight' and "Blind Wives"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 4

The management of the Royal Talkie Theatre is certainly leaving no stone unturned to cater for its patrons, for on Saturday night, in…

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Parents & Citizens Last Night's Association Meeting Juvenile Ball Arranged Protest Against Transfer of Teachers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association, preliminary arrangements were made for the annual juvenile b[?]…

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"Heavy" of "Shooting Straight.'" Consistently Cast in "Bad Man" Roles Royal Theatre Attraction

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

Matthew Betz, who plays Martin, a crooked gambling den proprietor, in Radio Pictures' "Shooting Straight," coming to the Royal Talkie Theatre on…

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Methodist Concert Fine Entertainment Enjoyed by Crowd

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 4

Held in the Methodist Sunday School Hall last night, an enjoyable concert was appreciated by a large crowd…

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Grand Cretonne Ball. in Wonderland Theatre Next

The Western Herald · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 3

Dancing enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to the Grand Cretonne Ball to be held in the Wonderland Theatre on Monday evening next in…

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Palais Royal Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

On Saturday night at the Palais Royal there will be a two star programme of silent pictures: Ronald Colman in "Lady Windermere's Fan,"…

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What!s on at the Pictures?

The Western Herald · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Picture goers will be well provided for with the following programme which is set down for screening at the Wonderland Theatre next Saturday…

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Narromine District Band. Annual General Meeting. Poor Attendance Of Townspeople

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 7

The annual general meeting of the Narromine District Band was held in the supper room of the Town Hall on Friday evening last, and the…

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Citizens' Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 1

Under the baton of Bandmaster Janes, the Citizens' Band rendered a splendid programme at yesterday's big football match. The music was…

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C. OF E. Juvenile Ball. Record Attendance

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 3

THE annual juvenile dance, which follows the annual Church of England ball each year, was held under the pleasantest conditions on…

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Mayor's Relief Fund Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

The committee in charge of the Mayor's Relief Fund concert are sparing no pains to make Thursday night's concert a huge success because warm…

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Grand Concert Mayor's Relief Fund Helping Dubbo's Distressed Women and Children

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

With the object of raising funds to supply necessary winter comforts to the distressed women and children of Dubbo, a grand…

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