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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 5

Poking gentle fun at the business of making pictures in Hollywood, "That right —You're Wrong" marks the film debut of Kay…

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Concert and Fete

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

A reminder is given parents and citizens that a combined concert and fete will be held-in the Public School grounds this (Friday)…

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Ballimore Driver Hurt When Car Crashes Into Tree Accident Follows Dance—Personal Topics

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 3

When a car driven by Jack King crashed into a tree between Ballimore and Gollan, the driver had two ribs broken…

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District News Trangie St. Patrick's Concert Successful Function Happy Show Yields £21 Profit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 3

Approximately £21 was cleared at the annual St. Patrick's night concert held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday night…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE—Teaching a pretty actress ito take the motor of a car apart and assembling it again was the preliminary to starting…

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Municipal Band Young Players Respond

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 4

It is pleasing to learn that since the formation of the Wellington Municipal Band there has been a good response from…

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Ballimore Gar Strikes Tree Returning From Dance Occupants' Fortunate Escape

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 5

The Manchester Unity dance, held last Friday night, was not up to expectations, owing to wet weather. All present report having had a good…

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Irish National Concert Splendid Programme Well Received by Large Audience"

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 4

The May[?] Theatre was packed to the doors last Wednesday right, the occasion being the Irish national concert…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE.—A film replete with sprightly dialogue, fine acting and delightfully humorous situations will make its local bow…

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Open Air Pictures

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

Now that the weather is getting cooler, and the new theatre not quits ready for occupation, it is the intention of the proprietor, Mr. H…

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Local Jottings Apex Club Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

Intensive organising work is being put into the Wellington Apex Club's, annual ball, which is to be held in the Mayfair Theatre on Thursday…

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Elong Influenza's Toll Successful Church Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 3

Influenza is prevalent in this district and many residents have been confined to their beds. A dance was held in aid of the…

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Community Concert

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 6

The community concert and dance organised by the staff of the Gulargambone Public School in conjunction with the Parents…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 5

Streamlined comedy in an ancient setting is the unique feature of "The Boys Form Syracuse," new screen hit to be screened at the…

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School Concert & Fete. Musical Programme. Successful Effort

The Western Herald · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 3

Last Friday evening in the Public School Griunds, a school concert and fete was held, and it was a very successful effort…

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Talbragar Street Ball Outstanding Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

A ball in the Royal Theatre on Thursday night, conducted in aid of the Talbragar Street Commercial Queen (Miss Mary Weekes) in the Ambulance building fund appeal competition, was a marked success. It was…

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District News Geurie Patriotic Sports Over £50 RAISED Crowd Attends Dance

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 6

The patriotic sports, held on Saturday week, were most successful. Despite the bitterly cold wind, there was a good attendance, and all…

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Mogriguy Help for Ambulance Successful Dance Held

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 3

Adjudged one of the best dances at Mogriguy was a function in aid of the Dubbo Ambulance in the Memorial Hall last Friday night. It…

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Ballimore Dance for War Funds Foxes Raid Poultry Yards

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 3

A successful dance was held at Ballimore in aid of war funds, over £9 being cleared as a result. A dressed turkey, donated by Mrs. Woodley, was…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE: In "The Story of Forty Little Mothers," which shows at the Macquarie Theatre to-nigh, and to-morrow…

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