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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1935

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Dance at Merrygoen

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 10

The dance held at Merrygoen hall, last Friday night was well patronised, all the adjoining centres being represented. The function was in…

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Local and General Unemployed Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 2

Next Wednesday night, in the Newtown Hall, the Unemployed Committee, is running a euchre party and dance. Prizes for the card party have…

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Movie Ball Next Week's Big Attraction

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 6

There is no falling off in the enthusiasm which first marked the organisation of the Fourth Greater Movie Ball, which is to…

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Forest Dance Has Grand Finale Charge of Slander Against Sleeper-cutter Young Married Woman Claims £400 Damages Hectic Happenings in the Country

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 6

A wedding party at Mogo Forest on February 9 had several sensational sequels. There were charges of assault, which culminated in Police Court cases, and in the District Court this week the grand finale was heard. Before Judge Barton and a jury, of four, Clarice…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 4

Qn Friday, 12th April, the local Tennis Club are holding a euchre party and dance in the Wonderland Theatre. The tickets are now…

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Trangie Diggers. Anzac Service As Usual. Ball On First Night Of Races

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 7

A general meeting of the Trangie sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held on Wednesday of last week to discuss matters which had to be…

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All Nations Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 6

The minutes of this special meeting, of the executive to make arrangements for the ball were read, and the unavoidable absence of members of the…

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Star Films At Roxy Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1935 · page 3

Now showing at Roxy Theatre, till Friday night, "The Gay Divorcee," featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, with a strong cast and an excellent…

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Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 6

The Coboco Hall Ball was held on 5th inst., and although, the threatening weather ni doubt prevented a few from venturing far from home…

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Hospital Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 4

It has been decided to hold the annual Gilgandra Hospital Ball in the Australian Hall on 23rd. July The arrangements are in the hands…

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The Band Brawl Old System Changed Ald. Fitz Hill Indignant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 4

Inside and outside Council discord reigns over the local bands. Every year, the Civic Circle fights its few rounds over the subsidy…

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Movie Ball Gilgandra's Big Night 400 Couples Attend Opening of New Hall

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 4

And another successful sc[?]al event has been recorded in the history of Gilgandra. Conceived on a magnitude that…

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Essential Conveniences Additional Theatre and X-Ray Plant Hospital Board to Apply for Government Grant

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 5

Brought forward by the honorary medical staff, and sponsored by Dr. Peet, a suggestion for the erection of an adtional…

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New Fashions for Easter Festivities Electrical and Radio Exhibition Record Crowds Dance on the "Manoora" Australian-made Shoes Score

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 8

The Electrical and Radio Exhibition was one of the most fascinating displays imaginable. Its appeal was so wide, interesting not only the…

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Band Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 3

I am sure everyone is pleased to hear the Band once more after such a prolonged holiday—there is no doubt about it brightening up the…

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Bourke Town Band

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 4

The Band played in the Park on Sunday evening last to a fair audience. The collection was 17/8 1/2. They will contribute a programme…

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Cricket Club Ball. Fair Attendance — Small Number in Fancy Costumes

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 6

On Friday night last a fair attendance turned up to the Cricket Club's Plain and Fancy Dress Masquerade Ball in the…

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Juvenile Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 6

On Saturday last, a most successful dance was held, Mrs. Reeves supplying the music for a good attendance of juvenile dancers. Mrs. F. South and…

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Toongi Dance Merry As Ever

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 5

The Toongi Hall committee opened fire for the Winter's activities with a dance on Wednesday night, when 12[?] whiled away the hours to the strains…

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World's Showman Barnum in Pictures

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1935 · page 2

Phineas T. Barnum, the man who created Barnum & Bailey's Circus in the middle of last century, has been brought to the screen in the guise of…

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