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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Anzac Day Service Large Attendance at Western Monarch Theatre Addresses by Rev. Douglas and Mr. Chivell

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 3

There was a large attendance of town and country residents at the Civic Demonstration of Commemoration and Thanksgiving held in the Western Monarch Theatre on Anzac Day—Saturday last…

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"Dance Hall"

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 6

Cesar Romero, as the great lover meets up with his first resistance when he runs into Carole Landis in the new 20th Century-Fox…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

You have to live your own life; others can't do it for you. Around this timely theme Ginger Rogers weaves the dramatic pattern of her…

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S.a. Band Recitals

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

On the recommendation of the Baths and Parks Committee, Dubbo Council on Tuesday night granted permission to the Salvation Army to…

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Grand Cabaret Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

A Grand Cabaret Ball will be held in the Royal Theatre on May 13th in aid of the funds of the Red Cross Army Queen. The tickets are 4/6…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

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

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Catholic Younger Set Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

A reminder is given to dancers that the Catholic Younger. Set Ball will be held at the Royal Theatre Dubbo next Wednesday, 6th May. This is…

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To-morrow Night’s Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 5

A dance will be held in the C.W.A. Rooms to-morrow (Saturday) night, when dancing to good music will take place till midnight. Supper will be…

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New Serial at Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

"Terry and the Pirates" is the title of the new serial to be screened at the Wonderland Pictures every Monday night. The…

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Roxy Theatre “Glamour Boy”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

Starlet Ann Gillis, although only 14 years old, portrays an 18-year-old film star in Paramount’s roll-siking comedy of Hollywood “Glamour Boy”…

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Monarch Theatre “Gunga Din”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

An attack on a British patrol by worshippers at Kali goddess of the murderous cult of Thuggee in the vicinity of India’s historic Khyber…

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Local and GeneraL Euchre Party & DANCE

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 6

A successful Euchre Party and Dance, organised by the Bourke Swimming Club, was held in the Palais Royal last night (Thursday)…

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C.w.a. and Younger Set Ball

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

Preparations are well in hand for a record Blue and Gold Ball this year, under the auspices of the Dubbo C.W.A. and Younger Set. A…

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Patriotic Ball Attended by About 600 PEOPLE Door Receipts Total More Than £70

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1

The annual patriotic ball held in the Town Ball last night, attracted a crowd of about 400 people, and although it was des[?]tely…

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News in Brief Sacred Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 4

The community and sacred concert, to be held at the Monarch Theatre tomorrow evening, will feature several new artists. Proceeds of the concert…

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50/50 Dance

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

A 50/50 dance will be held at the Royal Theatre on Monday, 18th May. Proceeds will be divided between the Red Cross Air Force Queen…

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Monarch Theatre “Unexpected Uncle”

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 4

Based on the popular novel by Erie Hatch, RKO Radio’s picturisation of “Unexpected Uncle” features such film favourites as Anne Shirley, James…

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Local and General Monthly Dance Suggested

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 2

At a meeting of the Narromine entertainment committee, held at the Town Hall on Friday afternoon, it was agreed to approach the proper…

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Giant War Pictures on Show in Australia

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 3

An exhibition of giant photographs illustrating the story of Britain in war time soon will be visiting Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 6

Brian Aherne plays two entirely dissimilar roles in Universal's new and hilarious comedy, "The Man Who Lost Himself," which comes…

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