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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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[?]Ombil Cricket Dance Social Success Attendance Disappointing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 5

The Mumbil Cricket Club held its annual dance in the hall last Friday night, but, although socially it was a very nice dance, financially…

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Benefit Euchre Party and Dance Good Sum Netted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 6

A dance and euchre party was held in the Australian hall on Friday night last for the benefit of Mrs. McPhee and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 3

The star attraction at the Wonderland. Open Air Picture Garden on Tuesday and Wednesday next features Wallace Beery and Mickey…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 4

Next Thursday the annual St. George's Ball in aid of the Church of England funds, takes place in the Wonderland Theatre…

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Mogriguy Successful Dance Parents and Citizens' Function

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 2

The annual dance [?] of the local parents and Citizens' Association, held in the [?] Hull, was a social and [?] success. It resulted in a…

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Westella Raising Money for Hall Funds Dance a Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 2

All enjoyable and successful dance was held here in aid of the hall funds. Mr. A. Mawbey was secretary for this function…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

The Macquarie: Garbo laughed, Garbo cooked, Gurbo also sang, danced to modern swing music, whistled tunes from "The Wizard of…

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Successful Concert Raising Funds For Scouts and Cubs Talented Young Artists

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

Last Friday night the Presbyterian School Hall was crowded for a highly successful combined concert and .community singing, in aid' of the Dubbo…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE School Concert A Great Success Profit of £60 Expected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 6

A Packed house greeted the school concert on Friday night in the. Town' Hull. Long before the time of starling a large queue…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

THE MACQUARIE: Lightning action, thrilling romance and exciting adventures are in store for moviegoers when they witness…

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Visit of Coonamble Band

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

Coonabarabran went gay during the week-end on the occasion of a visit from the Coonamble Town Band. The music was of a very…

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Euchre Party and Novelty Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

A most successful euchre party and novelty dance was held in the Australian Hall on Saturday night last, a good…

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Local News Annual Diggers' Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 4

It has been decided to hold the annual Gilgandra Diggers' Ball on Wednesday, 7th August. Another Recruit…

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Westella Successful Dance for Hall Funds

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 5

An enjoyable and successful dance was held here in aid of the hall funds. Mr. A. Mawbey was secretary for this function. Although…

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Club Theatre “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 8

Charles Laughton in crowning characterization of the avenging cathedral bell-ringer tops a superb support of brilliant stage and…

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WONGARBON M.U.I.O.O.F. Centenary Ball a Great Success Deputy Grand Master attends Personal Items

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

Mrs. M. Connell and Miss Joan Connell left by car for a month's holiday at Grafton and Brisbane. Mr. L. Syphers is relieving at the…

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Far West Concert to Be Held on Tuesday Night

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

Billo was first admitted to the Far West Home in March, 1933, to receive treatment forold infantile paralysis. He…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

The star attraction at the Wonderland Open Air Picture Garden next Monday features Jack Holt in "Whispering Enemies," a big…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE: Unquestionably unique in treatment and in [?]heme, Columbia's "Golden Boy" will be screened at the Macquarie…

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District News Wongarbon Centenary Ball M.U.I.O.O.F. CELEBRATION

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 5

Mrs. M. Connell and Miss Joan Connell have gone on a month's holiday, which will include a motor tour of Grafton and Brisbane…

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