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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Monarch Theatre “It Started with Eve”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 6

Deanna Durbin is surrounded by perhaps her most outstanding supporting cast, with accent on comedy, in “H Started With Eve,” Universal…

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Successful Park Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 1

There was a large attendance at Victoria Part last night when the Patriotic and War Fund committee conducted an open air band recital and…

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A.j.f. Band Concert

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 3

There was a large. attendance at Victoria Park, .when an open-air concert was given by the A. I. F. Band from Dubbo Military Camp and local…

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Monarch Theatre “Whistling in the Dark” One of Year’s Funniest

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 1

Hilarious Red Skelton spreads mirth wholesale in “Whistling In The Dark,” comical adaptation of the ton Broadway stage hit, coming to the…

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Red Cross Fixes Date for Annual Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 1

A special meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Red Cross Society, held on Tuesday afternoon, was chaired by Mrs. A. Douglas, a vice-president,…

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"Dive Bomber" Is Tops at Monarch Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

Every type of fighter and observation plane used by the United States Navy, including the newest superbomber and fastest pursuit and…

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Savoy Theatre Current Programmes “The Power and the Glory”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 7

Australian movie studios, like their Hollywood counterparts, are as closely guarded as a munitions factory. Reason is that intruders…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

The Manchester Unity is holding a Euchre Party and Dance in the Palais Royal on Anniversary Night Monday January 26th. There will…

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Roxy Theatre “Mob Town”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

The classic struggle of American cities— that of the progressive police officer hoping to reach the hearts of tough kids before they become…

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Dubbo Red Cross Dates for Annual Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

At a meeting of the Dubbo Red Cross Society, held on Tuesday afternoon, the dates for the annual ball and juvenile were…

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Monarch Theatre “Dive Bomber” Is Epic of the Air

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

Every type of fighting and observation ’plane used by the United States Navy, including the newest super-bombers and fastest pursuit and…

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“Mugs” Concert

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

A “Mugs” Concert is to be arranged by Messrs. Jim Dillon and Tony Dillon for patriotic purposes…

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Band in the Park

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

The Dubbo District and Citizens’ Band played an appreciated programme in Victoria Park last night, when there was a large attendance of…

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Monarch Theatre “Great Guns” Stars Laurel and Hardy

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 4

In their first picture in over a year, top comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy ate starred in “Great Guns,” the new 20th Century-Fox comedy…

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Savoy Theatre Current Programme “Rebecca”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 9

Against a background of chilling mystery and eeriness, David O. Selznick’s production of “Rebecca” will have its first showing…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

The Euchre Party and Dance organised by the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows, and held on Monday, night last…

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Roxy Theatre “Bad Lands”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

Revealing with stark realism a hitherto untold chapter in the winning of the West, “Bad Lands” comes tomorrow (Saturday) to the Roxy…

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Monarch Theatre “Lady Be Good”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

Adapted from the George Gershwin musical comedy, with new story and songs, and starring Ann Sothern, Robert Young, Eleanor Powell, Lionel…

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Monarch Theatre Prepares for Air Raids

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

This morning a full air-raid lecture and demonstration was given to the Monarch Theatre staff by Captain Hawkins, of the Dubbo Fire Brigade…

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Monarch Theatre Staff Instructed in A.R.P.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 2

Taking time by the forelock, the management of the Monarch Theatre yesterday invited Captain D. R. Hawkins, local fire brigade chief, to deliver…

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