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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 4

The star attraction at the above pictures tonight (Saturday. January 3, 1942), is " Arise My Love." Hitting the high spots…

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Western Stores Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 2

The dance of the season will be the Western Stores Social Club Dance to be held at the Royal Theatre. Dubbo, on Wednesday night next, 15th April…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 4

The Euchre Party and Dance in aid of the Sisters Holiday Fund, held in the Palais Royal on Christmas .Eve was well attended and a…

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Gymkhana and Ball at Louth

The Western Herald · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 4

On Thursday last, New Years Day, a very successful Gymkhana was held on the Louth Racecourse, about 30 horses competing…

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Local And General Tennis Club Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

The Dubbo Tennis Social Club will hold their next dance at the tennis courts on Tuesday night, January 6th…

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Monarch Theatre “In the Navy”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 4

Crammed with audience entertainment values, Universal’s new service comedy, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and Pick Powell “In the Navy,”…

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Dance and Farewell

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

The Presbyterian ladles at Mendooran held their annual dance on Boxing night, when a large attendance of friends and visitors…

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Savoy Theatre Current Programmes “Pride and Prejudice”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 3

Hollywood has hit on another happy romantic teaming with Greer Garson and Laurence Oliver perfectly cast as the spirited…

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Saturday Night's Big Blaze Garage and Bank in Miller Street Destroyed Damage Estimated at Over £8,000; Butcher's Shop And Picture Theatre Have Narrow Escapes

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 5

One of the most disaster oils fires experienced in Gilgandra was that on Saturday evening last, when the Gilgandra Motor Garage and contents and the Bank of New South Wales were completely destroyed. Practically the whole of the…

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Armatree School Concert

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

A school concert was held in the Armatree Hall on December 16th in aid of the p. and C. Funds…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 4

Revolving about the theme of circumstantial evidence and its dangers, "Stranger on the Third Floor" the star attraction at the…

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Dance at Night

The Western Herald · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 4

A most enjoyable dance was held in the evening, and once again the new Hall was just large enough for the many present. Music…

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Roxy Theatre “World [?]

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 1

Ricardo [?] has finally [?] to the [?] more and [?] comedy [?]…

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Monarch Theatre “Sun Valley Serenade”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

Despite five years as a Hollywood “regular” Sonja Henie is not yet native o) that town. Unlike other film stars, she has never been able…

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Monarch Theatre “Rage in Heaven”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 1

James Hilton, author of “Good-bye, Mr. Chips,” and “Lost Horizon,” has contributed another fascinating story to the screen in “Rage In Heaven,”…

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Eumungerie New Year's Dance Aid for Patriotic Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 6

A New Year's dance, held at Eumungerie on New Year's Night, was a marked financial and 'social success. The function was staged in aid of the…

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Open Air Park Concert War Fund Pun

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 1

Dubbo is to be treated to an open-air concert in Victoria Park on Friday night. It is being arranged by the Patriotic and War Fund women's…

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Savoy Theatre Current Programmes “Raffles”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 7

Dudley Digges, who portrays the role of Inspector MacKenzie in Samuel [?] production of “Raffles,” the [?]…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

Kay Kyser's new film, "You'll Find Out" is delightful and different, being a blood-curdling myscery yarn with tune-tingling…

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Roxy Theatre “Lady Scarface”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

“Lady Scarface,” considered to be one of the most unique detective thrillers ever brought to the srreen, features the clever characterisation of…

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