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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Cabaret Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

A Cabaret Ball, in aid of the Army candidate in the Dubbo Red Cross Queen Competition, will be held on Wednesday next, May 13th, in the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 6

The Tennis Club and Bourke District Hospital's Euchre Party and Dance held in the Palais Royal last night was very well…

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Catholic Younger Set Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

The Catholic Younger Set Ball officially opened the winter dancing season on in the Royal Theatre on Wednesday night. The theatre was gaily…

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Roxy Theatre “Road Agent”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 4

“Road Agent,” latest in a series of Universal action dramas starring Dick Foran, Leo Carrillo and Andy Devine, comes to-morrow (Saturday) to the…

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Monarch Theatre “Honky Tonk”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 4

Clark Gable and Lana Turner, who stand pretty well up in Hollywood circles when it comes to masculine and feminine “glamour,” are teamed for…

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C.w.a. and Younger Set Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

A reminder is given to dancers of the Dubbo C.W.A. and Younger Set Ball to be held at the Royal Theatre next Monday. A feature will be the…

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News in Brief Blue and Gold Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) will officially open the CWA and Younger Set Blue and Gold Ball at 9.30 on Monday night, after which 18 debutantes…

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Scottish Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 2

Dubbo dancers, with memories of last year’s record success, will look forward to this year’s ball, which has been fixed for Wednesday, 22nd June…

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Monarch Theatre “Million Dollar Baby”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 4

If you’ve ever wondered what you’d do if you suddenly fell heir to a fortune, you won’t want to miss the Monarch Theatre’s “Million Dollar…

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C.w.a, Ball To-night

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 2

A reminder is given to dancers that the Dubbo C.W.A. and Younger Set takes place at the Royal Theatre to-night (Monday). A feature of the…

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Blue and Gold Ball Credit to Cwa

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 4

The CWA and Younger Set Blue and Gold Ball, which was held in the Royal Theatre last night, added one more outstanding success to the CWA's…

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“Dumbo” at Savoy Theatre Wednesday Next Also “Dance Hall”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

A host of funny and fascinating new characters is introduced in Walt Disney’s newest feature-length…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

Judy Canova, the screen's Number One hillbilly, now starred by Republic in "Scatterbrain" is a hillbilly by adoption! She was…

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Empire Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

The Empire Ball of the Dubbo P. and W. Fund will be held at the Royal Theatre on Monday, 25th May. An added feature will be the declaration…

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Euchre Party & Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Palais Royal on Thursday May 21st, in aid of the Church of England funds. The price of…

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50/50 Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

Dancers are reminded that a 50/50 dance will be held at the Royal Theatre, Dubbo, on Monday next, 18th May Proceeds ire for Red Cross. Air…

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Band Recital in Victoria Park

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

Dubbo Council on Tuesday approved of a recommendation of the Baths and Parks Committee that permission be granted for the conduct of a band…

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Cabaret Ball Signal Success

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

The Cabaret Ball in connection with the Red Cross Queen [?] for the Army [?] was held in the Royal Theatre…

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Roxy Theatre Frank Buck’s “Jungle Cavalcade”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

An unforgettable feature motion picture of jungle savage beasts in action is due for a gala showing in this town. It is Frank Buck’s “Jungle…

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Blue and Gold Ball CW.A.’s Successful Function

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

Upwards of 500 dancers attended Monday night’s Bus and Gold Ball of the Dubbo C.W.A. and Younger [?] at the Royal Theatre…

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