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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 5

Already heralded as one of the fastest-moving comedies to be turned out by Hollywood in recent years, Paramount's "Standing…

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Baradine Show Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 4

All roads led to the Baradine P. and A. Ball, held last week, following a successful Show. The hall was crowded with dancers, including…

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TRANGIE Local Dance Aids P. and C.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 5

Parents and Citizens hold a dance in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Thursday evening. It was well attended. Music was supplied by…

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Westella Amateurs Concert Initial Effort

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 6

Westella amateurs are arranging a concert to be held early in May. This will be the first [?]Ecrt of its…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 4

Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara are romantically teamed for the first time in 20th Century-Fox's Technicolor film version of Rafael…

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Wanaaring News Red Cross Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 1

A dance in aid of the Wanaaring Branch of the Red Cross was held on Easter Saturday night and proved to be a huge social and…

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C.W.A. Prepares For Blue and Gold Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1945 · page 4

Main business of the monthly meeting of the Country Women's Association on Thursday was the annual Blue and Gold Ball to be held on May 2…

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C.W.A. Younger Set 25 Debs. For Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1945 · page 3

Girls who intend making their debut at the forthcoming Blue and Gold Ball are advised that the first practice will be held in the Rest Room at 7 p.m…

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Marcus Clark's Ball Opens Dubbo Season

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 3

Tomorrow night (Wednesday) brings the first ball of the season, Marcus Clark's annual ball which will be held in the Royal Theatre. All…

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"Desperate Journey" Opens At Monarch Theatre Tonight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 5

The exciting production "Desperate Journey," the story of an RAF Flying-Fortress, "D for Danny," shot down in the Black Forest after a…

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Patriotic Effort Saturday's Variety Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 6

This Saturday night, 14th inst., at 8 p.m., in the School of Arts hall, Stuart Town, a grand entertainment will be…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 6

After months of painstaking, preparation and research, Alexander Korda has transferred to the screen the thrilling adventure…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 7

A final reminder is given dancing enthusiasts that St. George's Ball takes place in the Wonderland Theatre next Thursday. An…

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Red Cross Annual and Juvenile Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1945 · page 4

Tomorrow (Wednesday) night brings the annual Red Cross Ball and on Thursday night the Juvenile Ball will bo held. Both nights promise to be…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 4

Now on the screen, the film "Happy Land," the star picture at the Wonderland to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night…

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Anzac Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 3

The Anzac Ball on Thursday night, April 26th, promises to be a big success, and the proceeds are in aid of the proposed Soldiers'…

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St. George's Ball Outstanding Success Excellent Attendance

The Western Herald · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 1

On Thursday evening the Much-talked-of St. George's Ball was held in the Wonderland Theatre, and was an…

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Dubbo Red Cross Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1945 · page 4

The Dubbo Red Cross Ball, held in the Royal Theatre, on Wednesday night, was not so largely attended as desired, owing to the…

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Dubbo Citizens' Band

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 5

At a meeting of the Dubbo Citizens' and District Band, held under the chairmanship of the President (Ald. F. C. Cunningham),…

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Apex Ball Outstanding Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 5

The Apex Ball was held in the Maytair Theatre on Tuesday night last, and was an outstanding success. This ball was…

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