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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Show Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 8

Owing to the new theatre not being available the Show ball was held in the Mechanics’ Institute. It was originally arranged to hold…

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Local & General PURLEWAUGH C.W.A. BALL

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

The annual C.W.A. ball at Purlewaugh will be held on Wednesday, April 9, when a good time is assured all patrons. The C.W.A…

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Euchre Party and Dance P. & G. FUNCTION Well Attended

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

Members of the Yeoval Parents and Citizens' Association organised a euchre party and dance, which was…

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Ballimore Patriotic Dance a Great Success Over £9 Raised

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

A patriotic dance was held recently to raise funds for war efforts and over £9 was cleared. A dressed turkey, donated by Mrs. Woodley, was…

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Stuart Town Queen Competition Dance Well Attended Proceeds DiVided

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

After the excessive dust storm of last week, the weather has been from warm to hot. Monday and Tuesday were quite summer days…

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Open Air Pictures Current Programmes. “If I Had My Way.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 8

Bing Crosby, who stars with Gloria Jean in Universal’s “If I Had My Way,” at the Open Air Theatre on Friday night, is a study in…

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Smoke Concert Great Success Work of Pioneers Applauded

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the annual Show Smoko on Thursday night, when the work of the pioneers of the movement were applauded and thanked. Mr. R. E. C. Young, President, occupied the chair…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

Its story topping both preceding pictures of the "Thin Man" series for hilarious moments moments and intriguing mystery. "Another…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Blue and Gold Ball Plans Anzac Day Memorial Service

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 5

Dubbo C.W.A. Younger Set, at its monthly meeting on Thursday night, finalised arrangements for the C.W.A. and Younger Set's Blue and Gold Ball,…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE: Spotlighting the colorful adventures of two song-and-dance girls, members of a Struggling chorus, "Dance, Girl. Dance,"…

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News in Brief C.w.a. Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 6

Debutantes who desire to be presented at the C.W.A. and Younger See Blue and Gold Ball should attend a meeting to be held at the Rest Room…

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Western Centres Narromine Work on New Weir Materials Arrive For Job Successful School Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

It is expected that work on the weir, which is to be built below the bridge to augment the town water supply, will be commenced at an…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 3

THE MACQUARIE: To-night, (Thursday), at the Macquarie Theaatre, "Dance, Girl, Dance" will be screened. Using as its thematic…

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Apex Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Thursday, April 24, is the "big night' so far as the Wellington Apex Club is concerned. It's the date of the club's annual ball, to be held in…

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New Theatre

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 6

Steady progress is being made with the erection of the new theatre in Dalgarno Street. The flooring in the dress circle has been laid…

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Holiday Pictures Monarch and Roxy Shows

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 8

Headed by a cast of superiative players, and starring Brian Aherne, Madeleine Carroll, Louis Hayward, Henry Hull, Josephine, Hutchins,…

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Wongarbon Lodge Ball Successful Annual Event

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 6

The annual M.U.I.O.O.F. ball was held in the lodge hall. There was a large attendance from surrounding centres, and all had a most enjoyable…

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Wongarbon Street Stall Benefits Church Funds Manchester Unity Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith, and son, Keith, of Trangie, paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunt. Misses Enid and Iris Neylon are…

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Western District Centres Narromine Ready to Sow Farmers Have Been Busy School Concert Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 6

Most of the farmers have completed ploughing operations and are waiting for rain before sowing. In some parts of the district, where…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 4

A cast headed by such celebrities as Allah Janes, Mary Martin and Walter Connolly, twenty-eight of the unforgettable melodies…

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