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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

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Wednesday's Pictures

The Western Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

A two Star program, headed by a musical romance "The Bride of the Regiment" will be Screened at the Wonderland Theatre on Wednesday…

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School of Arts Euchre Party and Dance

Western Age · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 3

A successful function was held on Friday night in aid of the funds of the above. The euchre prizes were won by Frank Burgess (gent's) and…

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Band Rotunda at Baths Area. Deadlock as to Position

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

THE position for the band rotunda at the baths area is causing concern to the bodies concerned—the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club…

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The Band and the Council Action Deprives Residents Of Musical Entertainment (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

Sir,—Please allow me space to protest, per medium of your valuable paper, against the attitude adopted towards the Town Band by our local…

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Saturday's Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 3

Dancing enthusiasts should find "Dancing Sweeties" to be screened at the Wonderland Theatre to their liking as Grant Withers and Sue Carol…

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Model Band Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 1

Although the attendances were not extra large, it is expected that a profit of about £20 will be made from the carnival held on four nights last week…

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Royal Theatre Re-opening

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 1

The Royal Theatre will shortly be re-opening and indications are that the public will be offered early releases of the latest talkie sensations. It is…

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Illuminated Address Presented to Mr. E. J. Shindlair Citizens' Band Honours Its Patron

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

At a social' held at Mr. W. C. Percy's residence in Smith-street on Friday night, Mr. E. J. Shindlair, popular Pressman and loyal…

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Wednesday's Pictures

The Western Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 3

Picture patrons will see Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell the famous stars of many talkie attractions in " The Man who came Back" the big…

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Correspondence. Our Band. (To the Editor)

The Western Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 3

Dear Sir,—What's happened to our Band and Bandsmen? During the last few months have heard the…

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A Father of the Band RETIRING Veteran's Work Appreciated

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

Quito a feature of Friday night's re-union of the Citizens' Band, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Percy (reported elsewhere), was a special…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Western Age · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 3

The Rovers' Cricket Club held a euchre party and dance at the School of Arts last week, which was well attended. Kevin Condon won the gent's…

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Gaol For Chinese Who Posed As Wealthy Man Said He Was Going to Buy Dubbo Picture Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 1

Victor Fong Lee, a well dressed young Chinese, will not forget Dubbo in a hurry. His action in defrauding a local publican, and…

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Wellington Citizens' Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 2

The Wellington Band is making progress with its test pieces, to be played at the contest to be held at Orange on Easter Monday, 28th…

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Royal Pictures Opening Saturday Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 6

Under entirely new management, with Mr. Tinker in command, the Royal Theatre will re-open on Saturday night as a picture palace…

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Western District Band Association On a Definite Footing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 6

FROM now on the Bands in the West are going to carry on under much improved conditions. They will operate under an entirely new…

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Saturday's Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 3

Jack Holt star of many pictures will be the main star in gangster picture set down for screening day on Saturday night entitled "The Last Parade."…

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Tennis Dance Was Successful

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

Blue noses and overcoats characterised Tuesday night's tennis dance and as a result I did not observe the usual gay frocking that is a feature of…

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Shot Fired In City Dance Hall Girls Faint But No One Injured Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

During a quarrel between two wen at a dance in Bathurst-street, City, last night, a shot was fired, but fortunately no one was injured. A panic followed,…

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Band Meeting Orange Band Contest Cancelled

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 4

The usual monthly, meeting of the Wellington District Band committee took place last Friday, night, when the President (Mr. C. Ellison)…

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