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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 4

Duty before pleasure is theb theme of "My Favourite Spy," Kay Kyser's new starring film which strikes a timely and patriotic note…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 6

A Euchre Party and Dance in aid of the Bourke Swimming Club will be held in the Palais Royal on Thursday next, February 3rd…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 January 1944 · page 2

The Macquarie: There will be another line programme for patrons on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, which will be…

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Wellington Band To Be Reorganised

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 January 1944 · page 4

The Wellington Municipal Band is to be re-organised, and the first practice will be held at the Wellington…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 7

The Macquarie: To be shown on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday next, "Crash Dive", should suit the tastes of patrons. This…

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Hospital Dance Monday's Function Most Successful Nett Profit £33/17/11

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 3

Organised by the secretary (Mr. W. Tomlinson) the dance held in the Australian Hall on Monday might in aid…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

Brining together three of Hollywood's brightest stars, Paulette Goddard, Fred MacMurray and Susan Hayward Paramount's fiery…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 6

The Bourke Swimming dub held a very successful euchre party & dance in the Palais Royal last night, the attendance being very…

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Brass Band for German Camp

The Western Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

A request from Australian prisoners of war at Stalag 344, Germany (formerly Stalag VIIIB ) for instruments to complete a brass…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 4

The Macquarie: On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights there should be big houses to see "Salute John Citizen," with a…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 6

The Macquarie: They'll fight anything that flies or floats! No sea too rough... no ship too tough to stop the sub-killers! Only a…

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Euchareena Vigoro Dance Most Successful

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 14

During the week-end a drop of rain fell. About three or four inches would do the world of good…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 3

Two mammonth, read life rodeo shows combining hundreds of star ropers, riders, buil-doggers, sharp-shooters, singers clowns bands…

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British Forces Coming To Pacific War Theatre Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 1

It was revealed today that in addition to more United States forces, British troops will be arriving in this theatre of war…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 2

The Macquarie: The large attendance at the Macquarie Theatre during the week-end was treated to a fine programme, and each and…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

The Macquarie: There will be a fine double feature programme for Saturday, Monday and Tuesday nights next, which is sure to…

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Community Activity Urged Concerted Efforts Needed to Expand

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 5

Proposing the toast of Dubbo and district, at the annual dinner of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce on Monday night, the retiring president (Mr. W. J. Miles) emphasised the need for further efforts to expand the town and district…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 4

In the naval epic of "In Which We Serve," the star picture at the Wonderland Open-Air Theatre to-night . (Friday) and to-morrow…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 1

The Macquarie: For Wednesday. Thursday and Friday nights next the management is presenting another fine programme, which…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 2

The Macquarie: Patrons of intense drama should not forget to see the dramatisation of John Steinbeck's greatest novel, "The…

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