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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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St. Patrick's Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

St. Patrick's Euchre Party and Dance was well attended at the Palais Royal last night (Thursday). The euchre section prizes were won…

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Monarch Theatre “Confirm or Deny”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

Based on a popular theme— the story of a newspaperman and his adventures— “Confirm or Deny,” will head the Monarch Theatre’s [?]…

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Roxy Theatre “Swing It, Soldier”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

Ten song numbers ranging from sentimental ballads to modern boogie-woogie are featured in Universal’s newest musical hit, “Swing it,…

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Lone Hand Laracy (All Rights Reserved) Chapter Iv. a Bushranger at the Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

All Golden Valley turned out to the fancy dress ball that was held to the new store building erected for Simons’ Leviathan Emporium and…

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Westella Patriotic Fund Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 4

An enjoyable time was spent at the Patriotic and War Fund dance at Westeila last Friday night. There was a good attendance and over £7…

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Monarch Theatre “UNTAMED”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 4

Sinclair Lewis’ famous story, “Mantrap,” has been translated into an exciting and intriguing picture under the title, “Untamed,” co-starring Ray…

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Lone Hand Laracy (All Rights Reserved) Chapter IV(Continued) a Bushranger at the Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 4

“An’ there we waz, wi’ ’em all lookin’ on at Hell Fire Dick climbing all over the sweet little thing’s hooves like a wild colt over a fence, an’ she…

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When Bees Ball a Queen

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 6

Bees rarely destroy a queen with which they are dissatisfied by stinging her—their usual method is to [?]ack round her in the form of…

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Savoy Theatre Current Programmes “Sailors Three”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 7

A new mirthmaker is Tommy Trinder lanky, losg-jawed, 29-year-old singing Cockney comedian of stage and radio fame. He…

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School Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

As a result of the recent school dance for school equipment and sporting material over £6 was cleared. The school desires to…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Boston Blackie, the fascinating character of "Get-fiich-Quick-Wallingford" fame, is back on the screen again! With Chester Morris…

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No Pictures Good

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Owing to next Friday being Good Friday and being observed as a Sunday there will be no pictures on that day. Picture clients please…

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Old-time and Modern Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 1

A 50-50 old-time and modern dance will be held at the Royal Theatre, Dubbon, on Wednesday, 1st April. Proceeds will be in aid of the P. and…

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Monarch Theatre “Under Your Hat”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

“Under Your Hat”, coming to the Monarch Theatre to-morrow (Saturday); is one of the greatest stage successes of all time, it recently…

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Roxy Theatre “Riders of the Purple Sage”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

One of the best sellers among all Zane Grey’s adventure stories, “Riders of the Purple Sage,” will come to life on the screen of the Roxy…

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Old-time and Modern Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 2

An old-time and modern dance (50/50) will be held at the Royal Theatre on Wednesday next, 1st April, in aid of the Town candidate…

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Monarch Theatre “Dr. Cyclops”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 4

A power-mad scientist with an invention that will rock the world, and five helpless victims turned into capsule creatures one-fifth their normal…

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"Dr. Cyclops" to Show at Monarch Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 5

"Dr. Cyclops," one of the most extraordinary motion pictures ever to emerge from Hollywood, will come to the Monarch Theatre tomorrow night…

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Fine Feature Pictures on Week-end Bills

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 2

"Dr. Cyclops," outstanding technical production which has won name as the [?]eatest freak picture to chicago from dollywood, will be shown at the…

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Savoy Theatre “One Night in Lisbon”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 2

Real life drama took place during the filming of Paramount’s “One Night in Lisbon,” which will be shewn at the Savoy Theatre on…

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