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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Leap Year Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

A final reminder is given dancing enthusiasts that the Leap Year Dance in aid of the Bourke District Hospital funds, takes…

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District News Mogricuy Red Cross Society Auxiliary Formed Successful Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 6

The women of Mogriguy held a meeting last Tuesday with the object of forming an auxiliary branch of the Red Cross Society…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

The Macquarie:—With star honours divided three ways, among Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell, "The Women'…

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Obituary Joseph T. Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 6

The death occurred suddenly at Orange on Sunday of Joseph T. S. Ball, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ball of 16 Rawson Street, Dubbo…

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Apex Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The best dance ever to be held at the caves. This was the opinion expressed by those who attended the Wellington Apex Club dance last…

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Struck by Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

While playing in a cricket match with Neurea against Suntop on Sunday last, Len Hammond met with a nasty accident. Len was batting…

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The Pictures the Macquarie

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3

The newcomer to films has two strikes against him if he expects to win success as a straight leading man. The meatiest roles go to the…

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Open Air Theatre "Union Pacific."

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 9

Barbara Stanwyck, in a role completely different from any she has previously attempted, and Joel McCrea, as a character strongly…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

Charlie Chan chases his most baffling set of clues in the city of quick divorce in "Charlie Chan in Reno," the latest 20th Century -…

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Hospital Leap Year Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Last night (Thursday) the much looked-forward-to Leap Year Dance in aid of the Bourke Hospital took place in the Palais Royal, and was…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

The Macquarie:—The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) who, with members of both Federal Houses, leading Air Force officials and…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE.—Lovely dark tressed Andrea Leeds and six-foot he-man Gary Cooper provide the romantic interest in Samuel…

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Show Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 10

There was a large crowd present at the Show Ball at night in the Mechanics’ Institute, when visitors were present from Dunedoo,…

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Coming to Dubbo Mammoth Canvas Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

Having expended £10,000 in the biggest touring theatrical outfit ever to tour the Commonwealth, in order to provide country amusement lovers with…

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Open Air Theatre Show Programme.“captain Fury.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 8

Carpenters outnumbered employees of other departments of the Hal Roach Studios by a large majority during the week prior to…

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Far West Scheme Concert Party to Visit Coonabarabran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 6

The war has made no difference in the number of country children in needy circumstances requiring specialised attention under the…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 1

The Macquanc:—America's boy and girl stars, present and future, have their day on the screen in "Babes in Arms," elaborate screen…

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Mammoth Canava Theatre on Saturday, March 1

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

Having expanded £10,000 in [?] biggested touring theatrical outfit [?] to tour the Commonwealth in or[?] to provide country amusement lov[?]…

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Popular Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

The committee of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club met last night, when final arrangements were made for the annual wind-up dance…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

THE MACQUARIE.—Two Americans live a startling drama, trapped in a remote United States consulate besieged by fierce Mongolian…

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