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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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The Pictures This Week's Programmes

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 1

Picture fans who are weary of the talk in talkies and want action of their money, can get more than their money's worth in "The Crow…

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I.h.c. Pictures Enjoyed by 15,000 People

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 4

Since the International Harvester Coy's, free session sound motion picture tour commenced early in…

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The First Year Anniversary Celebrated At Macquarie Theatre

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 3

Celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of the Macquarie Theatre in Wellington, Mrs. Warton staged a very…

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Ate Printers Compo Hard Ball Formed in Stomach Chinaman's Death

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 3

The sad story of a Chinaman who ate the printer's "compo" is told by Mr. George Porter in a letter to his brother, Mr…

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Labor Dance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 5

There was a good crowd present on Saturday night at the Labor dance, where everyone had the opportunity of meeting Messrs. Heffron. Davidson…

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School Concert Repeat Performance Assured of Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 2

O. K. SMALL Photograph. PUPILS TAKING TART IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT. Following the remarkable success of the Narromine Public School concert, the repeat performance on Friday night will be played to just as big a crowd. Practically all the available seats have been booked for…

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Gular Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 6

Assurance of a maximum of romantic beauty has been established in "Three Blind Miee, which comes to the Majestic Theatre, Gulargambone,…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE. — With Don Ameche as a singing, fighting, loving D'Artagnan and The Ritz Brothers as three phoney Musketeers, 20th…

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Swimming Club Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

There was a large crowd present at the second dance of the season which was held last night in the Tennis Club house under the auspices…

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Dance at Golf Club House

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

The members of the Wellington Golf Club and their friends spent a most enjoyable evening at the club house Tuesday night last when a…

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Country Ugly Man Takes the Lead Dance at Toongi

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 3

On Tuesday night a very enjoyable dance was held at Toongi in aid of the District Ambulance, and in support of the country…

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“Alexander’s Ragtime Band” “The Champion of Box Office Champions.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 8

For months past Coonabarabran people have been listening and dancing to the “hits” from “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” which is…

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Best Ball for Years Annual C. of E. Function at Gulargambone Attended by 168 Couples Miss I. Wrigley Belle of Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 4

Held in the Majestic Hall at Gulargambone last evening, the annual Church of England Ball proved one of the most…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE Tennis Courts For Public School Pictures for Rooms P. and C. Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

At a special meeting of the P. and C. Association on Monday, it was decided to proceed at once with the formation of two tennis…

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Wongarbon Junior Red Cross Successful Penny Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

The Junior Red Cross held a penny concert at the school yesterday afternoon. It was a very enjoyable function, and netted the young artists 6/-…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 4

Real stardom is the next step in the sudden career of pretty Marjorie Weaver, thanks to her performance opposite Tony Martin…

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The Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 3

At night a gathered ball was held and was well attended. Music was supplied by the Merrymakers' Orchestra (from Bourke), and…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 4

The Bourke Hockey Club are holding a euchre party and dance int he Palais Royal on Thursday, June 1st and there will be free…

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Show Ball. Successful Social Function. Well Attended By Visitors

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 2

There were many visitors, at Trangie for the Show, among the 200 odd dancers at the Trangie Show Ball, on the first night…

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Elong Catholic Ball Tennis Topics

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 3

Last week the annual Catholic Bail was held in T. Fryer's Hall. It was a wonderful success. Visitors came from all the main centres, including…

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