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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE.—Russell Hayden, the romantic hero of Zane Grey's "The Mysterious Rider," is so well known everywhere as William…

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Pictures in the Fire What Are Yours Like?

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 5

What pictures do you see in the heart of a cheerful winter fire? Recall them, and you will have a key to your character. For that…

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Items of Interest St. Patrick's Day Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 6

Patrons are promised one of the finest efforts for years. Curtain rises punctually at 8 o'clock to-morrow night. Admission only 2/- and 1/-…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

Preliminary notice is given that the Church of England St. George's Ball will take place in the Wonderland Theatre on the night of…

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Bourke Swimming Club Euchre and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

On Friday night last a euchre Party and dance was held for the purpose of presenting the numerous cups and trophies to the…

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Western District Centres Mogriguy Personal and General Dance Postponed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. J. Cleary and their two children, of Miandetta, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Murphy last week-end…

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St. Patrick's Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 8

The Royal Theatre was packed last night for the St. Patrick's Day concert. An outstanding programme, full particulars of which will appear in the…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE.—Laughter, spontaneous and continuous, swept through the Macquarie theatre on Saturday night with the opening of…

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Irish National Concert a Distinct Success Bright Songs and Dances

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 5

There was an atmosphere of Ireland at the Mayfair Thea-tre on Thursday night last, on the occasion of the grand…

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Irish Concert Young Artists Delight Large Crowd

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 4

Last Friday was St. Patriek's Day. In time-honored fashion it was marked at Dubbo by an Irish national concert it the Royal…

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Successful Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

A dance at Ballfmore last night, in aid of the C.W.A. and Dubbo District Ambulance was attended by about 100 people, among whom were visitors from…

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Gular Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The Majestic Theatre, Gulargambone, proudly presents Columbia's "Starti Cheering" as their special attraction next Saturnay, March 25…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

THE MACQUARIE:—"There are 212 dramas at Boys Town." Spencer Tracy was deadly serious as h[?] made the statement. "There are 212…

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'Bringing Up Baby' at Club Theatre. Friday and Saturday Next

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

In an endeavor to pacify a wealthy aunt, prevent Cary Grant from marrying Virginia/Walker, hide a leopard, and keep several other…

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Show Dates August 15 and 16 Show Ball Will Be Held Second Night

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association on Saturday last, August 15 and 16 were…

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McQuillian Not Recent Happening At Gulargambone Aftermath of Dance Function Jury Deliberate Only Seven Minutes

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

"I wanted an axe to defend myself against a very drunken man—Clayton—who was a roaring lunatic. I had a few drinks, but was not drunk. If I had a gun in the house at the time I would not have used it on Clayton."…

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Convent School Concert Annual Function a Pleasing Success. Young Performers Greeted by Large Attendance

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 4

The annual Concert and Dramatic Entertainment by pupils of St. Joseph's Convent School was held on Friday. night last in the Australian Hall. The attendance was very good, and the success of the function was in keeping with…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

Next Monday at the Wonderland Theatre the star attraction will be "Danger Patrol," which taps a new field of industry for its background…

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Euchre Party & Dance Successful Effort

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

On Thursday night the Bourke Tennis Club held a very successful and well attended Euchre Party and Dance in the Palais Royal…

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Local and General. Euchre Party & DANCE

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Palais Royal on Thursday March 30, under the auspices of the 2DU Waggon Wheelers Club…

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