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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

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Basket Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 5

"B" Teams—Attack and defence on both sides was good, but faulty goal throwing due to a cross wind, nullified many good movements…

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Social Functions. Dance First Night

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 8

On the first night of the races a Grand Dance was held in the Palais Royal, at which members of the public were invited to attend…

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Red Cross Ball at Louth

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 4

A final reminder is given dancing enthusiasts of the Red Cross Ball at Louth to-morrow night (Saturday May 18th). This annual…

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Race Club Ball Second Night

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 8

On Thursday night the Club Ball took place at which only members and invited friends attended. This, however, did…

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TRANGIE Show Ball Crowded Function

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 2

On Tuesday night the Memorial Hall was crowded for the Show Ball, which took place at the end of the first Show day. Secretary Roy Montgomery and…

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Monarch Theatre New Mystery Thriller

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 4

A trio of screen headliners, Gail Russell, Joel McCrea, and Herbert Marshall, are partly responsible for the success of "The Unseen," a Paramount…

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Ex-service Legion Preparations For Annual Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 5

At a general meeting in the Railway Institute on Thursday night, the Dubbo Sub-branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and…

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Diggers' Ball

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 May 1946 · page 1

The Diggers' ball, which is always considered to be one of the most outstanding social the most outstanding social functions of the year. is to be…

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Monarch Theatre "Dark Waters"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 1

The exotic and mysterious bayou country of Louisiana forms a backdrop for intrigue and terror in Benedict Bogean's "Dark Waters," new…

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Successsful Dance

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 5

A very successful dance in aid of the Catholic Church was held at Bugaldie. There was a large crowd present, and a very enjoyable night…

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Coolah Ambulance Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 6

The Coonabarabran Ambulance Superintendent (Mr. F. j. Wadey), Mrs. Wadey and committeeman Mr. Kevin Riley, attended the first…

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Diggers' Ball Outstanding Success All Services Represented

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 1

THE annual Diggers' Ball, held in the Mayfair Theatre last night, reached a pre-war standard of entertainment and proved…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 8

"Salome, Where She Danced," Walter Wanger's spectacular Technicolor production is the star attraction at the Wonderland…

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Wellington to Have New Dance and Concert Hall

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1946 · page 1

MR. Harry Taylor has been notified that negotiations for his purchase of the Monarch Theatre in Swift St. hare been satisfactorily completed and he will immediately proceed with the conversion of the theatre into a modern…

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Nurses' Memorial Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 3

It seems that some people have confused the Nurses' Memorial Ball with the Annual Hospital Ball…

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Australian Aboriginal League Local Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 4

The Australian Aboriginal League previously known is the Aboriginal Progressive Association, held their second dance in Dubbo on Saturday…

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Monarch Theatre Technicolor Musical

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 1

"Tonight and Every Night," Columbia Pictures technicolor dramatic musical, starring Rita Hayworth, with Janet Blair and Lee Bowman, will…

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Grand Hospital Victory Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 1

At a combined meeting last night of the Hospital Women's Auxiliary and the Victory Day Committee, chaired, by the Mayor (Ald. E. A. Tink), the…

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Monarch Theatre Dramatic Musical

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 1

"Tonight and Every Night," Columbia's lavish dramatic musical in technicolor, will draw large audiences to the Monarch Theatre this weekend…

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Geurie Catholic Ball. Fair Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 11

The annual Catholic ball was held in the Memorial Hall fast Friday night. There was a fair attendance and Theobald's…

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