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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 20 April 1939 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE.—A smashing romantic melodrama of adventure roared across the screen of the Macquarie Theatre when "Tail…

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Younger Set Dance

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

Attended by a good crowd, the dance held in the C.W.A. Rest Rooms on Thursday night last was attended by success. Proceeds of…

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Successful Dance at Comobella

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

One of the most successful dances held at Comobella eventuated at the Comobella Hall on Monday night last, when the hall was crowded with…

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Euchre Party and Juvenile Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8

In the Australian Hall last Thursday night a euchre party and dance (juvenile) was held. The children spent a very pleasant…

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Club Theatre "Hitting a New High."

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 10

A gay romance, drenched with melody and songs sung by dynamic Lily Pons, co-starred with Jack Oakie, is offered at the Club…

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Hospital Auxiliary Meets Annual Ball in June

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 5

The! usual monthly meeting of the Coonabarabran branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary was held at the Mechanics’ Institute on…

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"Suez" Is Coming to Monarch Theatre Feature Attractions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

Feature attractions booked for early screening at the Monarch Theatre include "Suez," which will open next Monday for five nights, with a special…

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Miss Nita Rosslyn's Concert at Collie

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

In spite of the bad roads caused by recent rains, quite a goodly number turned up at Miss Nita Rosslyn's entertainment and concert at the…

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Motion Pictures Farm Life and Industry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 6

All interested in modern farming methods will find pleasure and information in the latest serins of International Harvester sound motion pictures, which…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE.—There's no truth to the familiar fairy tale ending, "and they lived happily. ever after," according to the experts who…

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Geurie Social Functions Gaiety Club Concert Personal Items

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 5

At a euchre party held in the Memorial Hall in aid of the Catholic ball funds, there was a good attendance. Supper was served at a small charge…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 5

THE MACQUARIE.—A streamlined mystery story with all the punch and zip of modem super-detectives in pursuit of their quarry, is unfolded…

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The Race Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 6

A grand ball was held in the Mechanics’ Institute Hall on Wednesday night, and was Indeed a success. With the floor “fast” and…

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Show Ball Attended by 70 Couples

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 5

Held on Tuesday night, the Grand Show Ball proved a social and financial success, being attended by about seventy couples,…

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Club Theatre “BLUEBEARD’S 8th WIFE.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 4

“Mr. Deeds gets taken to town by the girl who met him in Paris!” That’s about the size of the situation in Paramount’s new Claudette…

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News in Brief Gas-heated Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

To provide greater comfort, for patrons during the winter months, a modern gas healing system has been installed at the Monarch Theatre…

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Apex Ball a Bright and Enjoyable Function

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

The Wellington Apexians held their first ball last night in the Mayfair Theatre, and although the attendance was not as large…

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Euchre Party and Dance for Town Tennis Club Pleasant Function

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 8

A euchre party and dance was held in the Australian Hall on Saturday night last, the proceeds being in aid of…

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Sound Motion Pictures Graphic Scenes From Farm Life and Industry

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

All interested in modern farming methods will find pleasure and information in the latest series of (International Harvester sound…

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Cumnock Community Concert Draws Great Crowd Highly Successful Function

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 4

On Wednesday of last week the first community concert of the season was held in the Theatre Cumnock. The function was organised by the…

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