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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Diggers’ Race Ball in Club Hall

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

A fair crowd was present at the Club Hall, Coonabarabran, on Friday night last when the Diggers’ Race Ball was held…

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Club Theatre “Robin Hood of El Dorado.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 10

At the Club Theatre, Coonabarabran, on Saturday, will be shown Warner Baxter in a picture of action, comedy and drama, “Robin…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 3

THE MAYFAIR.—The extent to which motion pictures go to capture authenticity is shown by Harry Sherman, producer of Paramount's…

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"Libelled Lady" At Monarch Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 5

Four lending stars head the east in "Libelled Lady." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's new season special which opens at, the Monarch Theatre to-night…

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Theatre Holocaust Hundreds of Lives Lost in Fire Tokio

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 1

A theatre at Antung, Manchuria, built of wood and plaster, and crammed with 1500 people, was burned to the ground, resulting in the deaths of…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

MONARCH'S.—To-night, Friday and Saturday, "Swing Time" will continue on its successful career, with Fred Astaire and Ginger…

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Dance at Montefiores

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 2

There was a very large crowd at the home of Mrs. McLeod at Montefiores last night, the occasion being the holding of a dance in aid…

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Third Movie Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

The third annual Gilgandra Movie Ball will be held in the Western Monarch Theatre on May 24th, and proceeds will be devoted to the Catholic…

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Club Theatre “Show Boat.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 10

“Show Boat,” the greatest musical drama yet produced. Ask anybody how is “Show Boat” and hear them answer: “It will leave you…

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Show Ball Should Prove Popular

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

The social side of the Coonabarabran show has not been overlooked this year and everyone may be assured of a happy time…

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Bowlers' Dance Bright Success Open Air Dancing Popular

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

Unique in the history of entertainments in Gilgandra, the dance held by the Bowling Club on the green last Tuesday night…

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Smoke Concert on First Night of Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 10

What would a show be without a smoke concert? And those who do not come along to the smoke concert on the first nig[?]t of the…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 2

THE MAYFAIR—Saturday night saw the best screening for many a day. "Air Hawks" was a real thriller, featuring Ralph Bellamy and…

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The Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

The Wellington District Band under the conductorship of Bandmaster J. C. Knight, will give another of its popular programmes…

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Gular Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 7

When a young girl, knowing nothing about the so-callodi "facts of life," emerges from the seclusion of an orphange and faces the world…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

THE MONARCH'S—Two colorful songs, both flavored with words and music characteristic of the open spaces, were written for the new…

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The Band. Big Effort Planned

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

At the ordinary meeting of the Narromine Citizens' Band the President, Mr. Shoeman Smith, extended a cordial welcome to new members…

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Local News Movie Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

The third annula Movie Ball will be held in the Westorn Monarch Theatre on May 4—not May 24, as [?]advertantly mentioned in last…

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Club Theatre Laurel and Hardy

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

Whoever was responsible for selecting Michael Balfe’s musical classic as a background for Laurel and Hardy antics is to be…

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Smoke Concert Proves Success. on First Night of Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

The smoke concert organised on the first night of the show proved a great success and much credit is due to the artists on the high…

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