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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Dance at Arthurville

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

The first of the series of country dances in aid of the Wellington District Ambulance .was held at Arthurville last night, and was a distinct…

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Lennon's for Dubbo Mammoth Canvas Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 5

Dubbo amusement lovers can look forward to seeing in Lennon's Revue a show in every way equal to the best city production. Mr. Bert Lennon…

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Tooraweenah War Workers Anzac Day Sports and Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the above association, arrangements for the big day's sports were taken a further stage. A comprehensive…

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Mammoth Canvas Theatre Opening in Gilgandra on Easter Saturday and

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

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

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 3

A dramatic story of federal operatives who risk their lives as soldiers of peace to eradicate espionage networks, Columbia's…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 4

St. George's Ball, in aid of the Church of England, takes place in the, Wonderland Theatre on Thursday 11th April. Excellent…

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Wanaaring News. Red Cross Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

On Saturday the second March a successful dance was held in the Wanaarng Hall, in aid of the Red Cross, for which approximately…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

The Macquarie—: "Here I Am A Stranger," will be screened at Macquarie Theatre to-night and to-morrow night, with Richard Greene…

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At the Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

"Sir, how dare you stare at my wife like that? What are you thinking of?" "Must I tell you?"…

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Dance and Euchre Party at Mendooran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

A dance and euchre party, held on Wednesday night of last week in the Mendooran Mechanics'. Institute was well attended. This was…

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Quick Work at Club Theatre

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

Mr. Harry Weekes had advertised a programme for screening at the open a[?]r theatre on Monday night. At one o'clock (due to the wet…

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Proposed Military Band Good Prospects Meeting Discusses Plans

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

The prospects of forming a military band in Wellington now appear to be most favourable, and there has been a…

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A.i. F Band Plays for Empire Radio

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

The Palestine broadcasting servie this week is making a fifteen minutes' record of the performance of an Australian country battalion…

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MOGRIGUY P. AND C. DANCE Railwaymen Move On

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

Mr. Joe Cole and Mr. Fred Stroud, senr., have gone to Sydney for the Royal Show. Miss Edna Shervey, after 12 months…

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Wellington Swimming Club Wind-up Dance Highly Successful

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

The annual wind-up dance, under the auspices of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club, look place in the…

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Coalition Strengthens The Government Pen Pictures Of The Country Party Ministers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

Except in the ranks of the Opposition, the formation of the Composite Government has been hailed with general satisfaction, and both Mr. Menzies and Mr. Cameron have received many warm messages of…

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Mammoth Canvas Theatre Opening in Gilgandra on Easter Saturday and

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

Sometihing succulent is promised Gilgandra amuseiment lovers with the advent of Lennon's famous production Revue Company, who ore to…

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Convent School Concert Greeted By Packed House Beautiful Frocking and Faultless Acting Kindergartens Win Special Distinction

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

Eagerly awaited by residents, and particularly parents, the annual concert by pupils of St Joseph's Convent School, Gilgandra, was) held in the Australian Hall on Thursday last, and the young entertainers were greeted by a large and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

Two generations of a great American family are traced against a bold background of Western history in "Wells Fargo" Paramount's…

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The War Day By Day. A.I.F. Band Plats for Empire Radio

The Western Herald · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

The Palastine broadcasting service this week is making a fifteen minutes record of the performance of an Australian country…

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