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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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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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Apex Club Ball

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

Arrangements are complete for the Apex Club Ball, which is to be held in the Mayfair Theatre this Wednesday night. Organising in…

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Successful Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2

A most successful dance was held at the Caves on Monday Evening last, in aid of the funds, for the refreshment stall for the Catholic…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

The Macquarie:—Hal Roach's "Topper Takes A Trip," which will be released by United Artists at the Macquarie Theatre to-night and…

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Apex Ball Huge Success Brilliant Function

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2

Wellington Apexians held their second annual ball last night in the May fair Theatre. There was a large crowd present…

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Ballimore Picnic and Dance Prove Most Enjoyable Children and Adults Entertained

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 8

Ballimore has been favoured with a good fall of rain, 336 points being registered, and farmers are busy ploughing and putting in their…

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Smoke Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

The usual smoke concert will be held in the School of Arts Hall this evening, when it is expected that there will be a large attendance of…

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Community Concert

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

A community concert and dance in aid of the Coonabarabran branch of the Red Cross Society, will be held in the Club Hall on Thursday,…

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Far West Concert Mendooran Success

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

There was an exceptionally good crowd at the Far West Concert, rendered by leading Sydney artists in the Mechanics’ Institute on…

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Purlewaugh Concert

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 6

A grand concert and dance will be held in the Purlewaugh hall on Wednesday, 8th May. The proceeds will be in aid of the local Patriotic…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 5

Jane's gone romantic in the wild "Withers" way in "Boy Friend" to be screened at the Wonderland Theatre to—night (Friday) and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 5

Graphically presenting a little known chapter of history dealing with slave running between Hawaii and California in 1840, Universal's…

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Bourke Rugby Foot—ball League. Bourke v. BREWARRINA

The Western Herald · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Bourke took two teams (First and Second Grade) to Brewarrina on Sunday last. The teams were conveyed by D…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE:—When a well-known doctor murders his wife anil plants clues to implicate his rival for her affections, he stirs up…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

The Macquarie:—James Stewart may be Hollywood's most eligible bachelor but his screen romances continue to flourish unabated, with…

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Fiesta Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

The Catholic Younger Set Fiesta Ball, which is to take place in the Royal Theatre on Monday, May 6, promises to be up to the usual standard of…

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Farewell Dance to Militia

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

The Western Stores and Edgleys' Social Club, which holds a series of dances throughout the winter months, decided to have the first…

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Toongi War Fund Successful Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 8

The Toongi War Fund dance on Tuesday night was a great success. Despite the uncertain weather the attendance was very good and the…

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Wellington District Band Association Expresses Regret

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

The former hon. secretary of the Wellington District, Band (now in recess), Mr. Frank Moore, has received a letter from the Band…

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Anzac Ball Large Crowd Attends

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 6

The Anzac Ball, which was held in the Club Hall on Thursday night was classed by most of those who were present as being the best of…

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