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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 2 June 1944 · page 5

A topnotch cast, headed by Joan Bennett, Milton Berle and Otto Preminger brings to the screen one of the most hilarious…

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Dance at Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

A dance will be held at Fords Bridge to-morrow (Saturday) night in aid of the Catholic Church funds. A good supper will be…

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Matinee at Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

A Matinee will be held at the Wonderland Theatre to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, June 3rd, at 2.15 p.m. which is Ration Book Day…

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Tilpa Red Cross Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 6

A Red Cross Ball was held at Tilpa on Saturday May 20th being the last of the functions for the financial year. The weather was…

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International Ball Windorah Comobella C.w.a

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 5

One hundred and thirty couples attended the International Ball, held under the auspices of the Windorah-Comobella…

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Violet Ball Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 6

The annual Violet ball in aid of St. Brigid's Church funds, held in the Royal Theatre last night, was intended by about 200, who spent an…

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Injury at Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 3

Falling while dancing last night, Miss Isobel Dwver (19), of Clarendon Sliest house Brisbane street, struck the back or her head on a chair and…

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Boys' Band Suggestion Made by Aldermen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 3

Pointing out that the Municipal Council had a nice park and bandstand but no band, Ald. A. Madelin asked this week's meeting of…

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Annual Ball Main Aim Of Hospital Auxiliary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 4

All efforts of the Dubbo District Hospital women's auxiliary will be concentrated on the annual hospital ball during the next week. Street collectors…

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Geurie Euchre and Dance Hall Committee Successful Effort

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 14

The hall committee held a most successful euchre party and dance last Saturday night. Bright music was supplied…

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Yeoval News Party and Dance Boys in Uniform Enjoyaible Evening

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 10

A party and dance was held in the Australian Hall last Monday night, 5th inst., to entertain all boys in uniform…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 8

"Star Spangled Rhythm" the big attraction at the Wonderland pictures to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) is a…

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Fords Bridge News Tennis Tournament & DANCE

The Western Herald · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 3

A good gathering, representative of the whole district, turned up at Fords Bridge on Saturday last to enjoy a day's tennis, followed by…

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Convent Ball Meeting of Workers

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 2

A meeting of the workers connected with St. Patrick's Church was held in the Convent High School yesterday…

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Hospital Ball Plans

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 4

Just to remind you—the annual Dubbo District Hospital ball will be held in the Royal Theatre tomorrow night (Wednesday), with all…

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Merry Mad Cap Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

Organised by members of the Gilgandra Football Club, the Merry Mad Cap Bail, in aid of proposed materity ward for the…

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Catholic Ball Gulargambone Function

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 1

The recent Catholic Ball at Gulargambone was attended by approximately 100 cou ples, The evening was highly…

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Ambulance Ball Function Next

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

Arrangements for the first Gilgandra District Ambulance Ball are progressing satisfactorily and it is anticipated that when…

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Spicer's Creek Patriotic Ball Final Arrangements

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 14

A meeting was held at "Budgalong" on Wednesday of last week, when final arrangements were made for the patriotic ball, to be…

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Ballimore Far West Dance a Success Crippled Children Benefit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 14

A successful Far West dance, in aid of crippled children, was held in Baltimore Hall recently. Miss Beryl Curray was the…

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