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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Auxiliary Dance at Mollyan

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 10

The dance held by the Binnaway Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary at Mollyan on Friday night last was a huge success…

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Local Jottings Benefit for Ambulance and Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 2

Messrs. Ashton Bros, have shown a fine gesture to two well known local bodies by giving a benefit to-morrow night to the…

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Light Horse Dance Most Successful and Enjoyable Evening

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 4

Held in the Australian Hall on Tuesday evening last, the dance arranged by members of the Gilgandra Light Horse Troop, for which…

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Far West Scheme Concert in Aid of Funds. at Coonabarabran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 6

Alice lived in a tiny home in the sandhills—60 miles from the nearest village and doctor. She developed osteomyelitis in the hip and…

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St. George's Ball. Wonderful Success

The Western Herald · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 4

St. George's Ball, held under the auspices of the Church England, took place in the Palais Royal on Tuesday evening last…

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Drama at Roxy "Murder with Pictures"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 6

A thrilling drama, "Murder with Pictures," which strikes an unusual note in crime pictures, opens at the Rexy Theatre to-day. It is an…

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WONGARBON Euchre Party and Dance Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 4

The friends of Mr. S. Pearson will regret to hear that he is a patient at Dubbo District Hospital. A speedy recovery is hoped for…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 4

THE MAYFAIR.—Emphatically a man of the outdoors, Joel McCrea has been ideally cast by Darryl F. Zanuck, in charge of production for…

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Ashton Bros. Circus Two Ring Canvas Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 5

Now recognised as the second biggest, circus in Australia. Ashton Bros, will appear here for the entire Show week, with their big international…

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At Roxy Theatre For Second Show Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 6

Commencing at 6.30 p.m. and continuing until midnight, to-morrow (Wednesday) night's programme, at the Roxy Theatre will be a particularly…

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Successful Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 2

The Wellington Girl's Hockey Club and All Blacks Football Club held a very successful dance in the School of Arts on Monday night. The…

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Successful Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 2

Last night saw the opening of St. John's Church of England dancing season, when, despite the rainy weather, about 100 dancers enjoyed…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 2

MONARCH'S.—For to-night, Friday and Saturday, the management has arranged fine programmes. First of all "Queen of Hearts" will show…

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Gular Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 3

Patrons of the Majestic Theatre, Gulargambone, are in for a treat on this Saturday night (second night of the Show), when the management…

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The Bodangora Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 7

Most of you folk, know Jimmy; He's from Bodiingoni way, A pood old-time dancer When the diggers had their day…

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EUCHAREENA Benefit Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

We have had a good show for rain, but up to the present nothing of any consequence has fallen. If rain does not soon put in an…

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[?]Ates Forever" Roxy Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 7

[?] fine cosmopolitan pro[?] Forever," feat-[?] ell and Ruby Keeler in [?]es, is the great…

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Ashton Bros. Circus. Two Ring Canvas Theatre

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

Now recognised aa the second biggest circus in Australia, Ashton Bros. will appear lure on Tuesday, May 4, with their big International two-ring…

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House Party For C. of E. Ball Enjoyable Night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 9

A most successful house patty was conducted by a committee at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. K…

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Coronation Ball Impressive Tableaux to Be Presented. Abundant Entertainment for All

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 6

On Coronation Day (May 12) the biggest ball yet staged in Coonabarabran will take place. The Club Hall will be lavishly…

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