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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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To-morrow Night's Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 6

To-morrow (Wednesday) night the winter dancing season will be opened with the Militia Farewell Ball in the Royal Theatre. The Militia men have…

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Dubbo's Band Is 62 Years Old Had Ten Members

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

A paper found among the possessions of the late F. W. Ferguson shows that the first Dubbo Brass Band was…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

The Macquarie:—Marlene Dietrich regards as "the happiest event of her life" the role she portrays in Universal's "Dostry Rides Again,"…

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Walmer Successful Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 7

A successful dance was held at Mrs. Pearson's residence on Friday evening, 12th April, in aid of the Red Cross Appeal. The "Lor' Ma'am, what's a tea-cup considering what's being dropped in this war!"…

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Pictures Draw Well

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

Both the Macquarie and Mayfair Theatres drew full houses last night, due to the excellence of the programmes, and the cosy and warm…

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Town Band Chamber of Commerce Makes Inquiries

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 5

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday night Mr. M. Brunell brought up for discussion the matter of assisting a town…

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Mendooran Race Ball a Huge Success

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

The Mendooran A.T.C. Race Ball, held c Wednesday night of last week, was a huge success, nearly 100 couples attending. The…

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Tooraweenah War Workers Sports and Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

Attention is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue reminding all of the Sports and Ball to be held On Anzac Day at…

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BALLADORAN C.W.A. DANCE Successful Function

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 10

About 100 people attended the C.W.A. dance at Balladoran. Mrs. Gibson's orchestra provided the music. Mr. Monte Wilson, who was M.C.,…

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Arthurville Dance Arranged Comforts Fund to Benefit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 8

A meeting was held last Thursday night, at the home of Mr. G. Bishop, to raise funds for the 2nd A.I.F. comforts fund. The result was a…

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Club Theatre “Ice Follies of 1939

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

Back to the type of role in which she rose to stardom comes Joan Crawford in “The Ice Follies of 1939,” which will be screened at the…

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Binnaway Hospital Auxiliary Ball to Be Held

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Binnaway Hospital Auxiliary was held on Saturday. The president, Mrs. Malvern, presided, and…

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Farewell Ball Militia and Their Friends Make Merry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 10

About 250 dancers joined with the Militia in their Farewell Ball, which officially opened the winter dancing season last night in the Royal…

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Far West Concert a Splendid Entertainment

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 5

Held in the Western Monarch Theatre on Tuesday night, the concert staged by Sydney voluntary artists in aid of the Far…

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Far West Concert

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6

The concert in aid of the Far West Children’s Health Scheme will be held in the Club Hall to night. The show comprises leading…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 3

[?] Flying Irishman," RKO Radio[?] picturisation of Douglas Corrigan's life story and his famous flight to Ireland with…

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St. George's Ball. a Brilliant Success

The Western Herald · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

Usually one of the highlights of the social season, the above function held in the Wonderland Theatre on Thursday. 11th April,…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Service at Memorial. Dinner and Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 5

Anzac Day, April 25th, will be fittingly celebrated at Bourke. Commencing with a dawn service; then march from Council…

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Elong Church Ball Gave £30 PROFIT Welcome Rain—Personal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 6

Mr. B. Gibson, local railway ganger, had to spend a few days in the Dubbo District Hospital as a result of an injured back. He is home again and…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE: Hal Roach's "Topper Takes A Trip," which will be released by United Artists at the Macquarie Theatre on…

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