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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Local Jottings Band Music

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 2

Next Sunday the District Rand will play on the eastern side of the town in afternoon, weather permitting…

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The Juvenile Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 5

Friday last was the juveniles’ ball, organised by the hospital. A large, crowd of young people (and a few of the not-so-young also)…

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Citizens' Band Ladies' Auxiliary at Work

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 6

At a meeting of the associates, held at the residence of Mrs. W. B. Pearce, on Tuesday afternoon. lady officials were appointed:—…

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The Pictures a New Star

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 2

"Escapade," Luise Rainer, William Powell, Virginia Bruce, Frank Morgan Reginald Owen. When M.G.M. brackets a new name (in her first…

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Binnaway Diggers Prepare for Anzac Day Ball July 22nd

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 2

Binnaway R.S.S. & I.L.A. held their monthly meeting in the Memorial Hall last Saturday night to a good attendance. The…

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Seats Collapse Accident at Canvas Theatre Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 1

When rows of seats, forming one side of a canvas theatre, collapsed at Toowoomba last night, a crowd fell to the ground in a heap. Eleven people…

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Hospital Ball a Brilliant Success Large Attendance Ensures Profitable Evening

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 5

Whether this year’s Hospital Ball was better organised, or whether it was the fact that it. was held earlier than in previous years, will probably be a debatable point for the remainder of the season. But it will always be agreed that never was a Hospital…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 4

The Bourke Tennis Club are holding a euchre party and dance on Tuesday, March 31st, in the Wonderland Theatre, and as the…

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Brewarrina's Marathon Barn Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 4

The Marathon Barn Dance commenced at Brewarrina at 9 o'clock last Wednesday night and 22 couples competed. At 1 o'clock only…

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Wanaaring News. Successful Sports and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 3

A splendid days sports was held at Wanaaring Race Course on Saturday, March 14, consisting of horse, racing, and horse novelty…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 3

THE MAYFAIR.—"Escapade," starring William Powell and Luise Rainer, is the feature for to-night and to-morrow, night at the Mayfair…

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Local Jottings Dance at Arthurville

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 2

There was a big attendance at the ambulance dance which was held at Arthurville on Friday night last, there being a large number of…

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Citizens' Band Discord Reigns Supreme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1936 · page 1

Trouble is at peak point in what should be a haven of harmony in Dubbo. For years, local band matters have been at such an ebb that the…

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Country Dance All-round Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1936 · page 6

At a dance hold at Mergriguy. on Friday night last, there were about on couples present, who thoroughly enjoyed the revel, in aid of aid hall…

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At the Talkies Pictures for Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1936 · page 6

Some outstanding features have been booked for early release at Dubbo, advises Mr. L. Scarff, local manager for Western Cinemas. Included in the list…

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£400 A Week For A.B.C. Dance Band

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 5

An offer of £400 a week to play in London has been accepted by…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

MONARCH'S.—Thursday, Friday, Saturday, "West Point of Air" aerial action mingling with dangerous love and dangerous flying. This…

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Race Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 4

Something special is promised patrons who attend the Race Ball, under the auspices of the Tooraweenah Amateur Turf Club, to be held…

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ARTHURVILLE Ambulance Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 4

Although there had been a lull in the dances here for a few months during the hot weather, the ambulance dance held on Friday night…

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St. Patrick’s Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 8

The ball held in conjunction with the sports proved a good success, both socially and financially. The music was supplied by…

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