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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Air Raid Shelters Work at Schools Completed Thanks to Small Band of Loyal Workers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 1

The digging of air raid shelters at local schools was com pleted on Sunday last, thanks to the energy of but a small…

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Western Stores Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 5

A very successful dance was held in the Royal Theatre on Wednesday night by the Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd. There were upwards of…

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Roxy Theatre “All Money Can Buy”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 4

The tense, gripping story of a contract with the devil and its dramatic consequences, forms the plot basis of R K O Radio’s new hit, “All That…

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Monarch Theatre “Nothing But the Truth”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 4

When Bob Hope makes a bet of 10,000 dollars that he can [?] the truth for twenty-four hours, you can bet considerably more thee the price…

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Radio Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2

Next Tuesday, 28,th April, a grand Radio Ball will be held at the Royal Theatre, Dubbo, in aid the funds of the Pa[?]riotic and War Fund Ualy…

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Monarch Theatre “Swamp Water”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 1

Here is a truly great picture. “Swamp Water” is a masterpiece of power and breath-taking suspense such as has seldom been attained in modern…

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Gular News Concert

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 4

The concert staged recently at, Gulargambone by the Coo[?]amble Patriotic Dramatic Society Was well received by a large…

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Local & General Camp Concert

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 1

A dance to entertain visiting soldiers will be held to-night (Thursday). On Friday night a camp concert will be held on the…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 1

"Glamour For Sale" is the big attraction at the Wonderland pictures next Monday. Starring Anita Louise and Roger Pryor, the…

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St. George's Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 6

The Grand Dance and Euchre Party, organised by the local Church of England in commemoration of St. George's Day, took…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 4

A euchre party and dance, in aid of the Bourke District Hospital and the Tennis Club, will held in the Palais Royal on…

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Euchre Parts and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 4

A euchre party and dance under the auspices of the Bourke Swimming Club will be held in the Palais Royal on Thursday, April…

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Monarch Theatre “Yank in the R.a.f.”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 3

The first story of Britain’s fighting R.A.F. will zoom across the screen of the Monarch Theatre when 20th Century-Fox’s new production, “A Yank…

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Air Force Boys Take a Turn at Entertaining Concert Party Well Received at Initial Effort Opinions and Ideas

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 4

Shades of Dinks and Onkus and the good old Tivoli of yesterday! For that is the only comparison that we can with all due credit, offer to the initial effort of the concert party produced by the R.A.A.F. boys of No. 5 E.F…

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Military Band Programme

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

There was a large attendance in Victoria Park, Dubbo, yesterday afternoon, when the 1st Infantry Division Training Brigade, headquarters…

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Radio Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

Readers are asked to keep in mind the date of the big Radio Ball to be held at the Royal Theatre, Dubbo, next Tuesday, 28th April, in aid of…

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Monarch Theatre “Rangers of Fortune”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 1

In the story of three gallant galoots with a leaning of larceny, “Rangers of Fortune,” which opens on Wednesday for three nights at the Monarch…

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C.w.a. and Younger Set Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

The Dubbo C.W.A. and Younger Set annual Ball will he held at the Royal Theatre, on Monday, 11th May. This promises to be as great a success as…

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600 Dancers Expected at Liberty Patriotic Ball Arrangements in Hand for Thursday Night

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 1

It was pointed out at a meeting of the Narromine Patriotic Committee, held at the shire hall last night, that arrangements are being…

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BALLADORAN C.W.A. Younger Set's Successful Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 3

The Balladoran Younger Set is to be congratulated on a very successful dance, held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, the function attracting about…

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