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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Local and General Manchester Unity Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 4

A grand, dance organised by the M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge, will be held in the Palais Royal on Thursday, May 22nd. The price of tickets is…

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Record Crowd at Dunmore for Honour Roll Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 3

Dunmore's fine wartime record was referred to by Mr. John Howse, MHR when he unveiled the honour roll at the Dunmore Hall last week…

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Darling River Picnic Race Club. Successful Grass-fed Meeting Well Attended Club Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 8

Under ideal conditions, glorious sunshine weather, the Darling River Picnic Race Club held their two day's Grass-fed…

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Technical College Dance and Prize-giving Now 180 Students Enrolled

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 1

A large crowd was present at the gala dance and prize-giving function, held by the Wellington Technical College on…

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Pictures From Art Gallery

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 4

Residents of Coonabarabran have the opportunity if they wish of viewing an exhibition of 45 pictures from the Sydney Art Gallery…

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Trangie Show Ball Another Successful Effort

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 1

When the caterer who had been engaged to come from another town for the Show Ball informed the committee on Thursday last that she…

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Band Concert Sunday Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1947 · page 1

On Sunday night commencing at 8.30 a sacred and classical concert will be given at the Theatre Royal. Dubbo Citizens and District Band, assisted by…

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EUMUNGERIE Returned Soldiers' Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1947 · page 2

The Eumungerie branch of the ladies Auxiliary of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. sponsored [?]nual ball which was held in the Soldiers' Hall. These who…

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Empire Ball Was an Outstanding Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1947 · page 1

Highly successful from a financial viewpoint (about £100) and even more successful socially, the Church of England Empire Ball held on…

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Sacred Concert Postponed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1947 · page 6

A continuance of the inclement weather conditions which adversely affected attendances at Saturday night entertainments was responsible for a…

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Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 4

The Hospital Ball nest Wednesday night will be the big social event of the week. Always one of the brightest nights of the season, the Auxiliary…

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Kickabil Dance (Contributed)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 5

In aid of the Scouts Building Fund a combination town and country effort is being made by a dance at Kickabil Hall on 10th…

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Diggers' Ball Outstanding Social Event. Miss Lorna Whiteley "Belle of the Ball."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

OVER 200 couples graced the floor of the new Monarch Hall last night at the Diggers' Ball, which, as usual, proved…

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Country Womens' Ball a Great Success

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 5

Over the years, Country Womens' Association Balls in Mendooran have set a very high stun dard and that held this year…

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Primary School Notes Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball To-morrow Night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 11

OWING to the recent school vacation there is not a great deal to report. The March Past was won by Sturt, with Evans a close runner-up. The Class Spirit Cup for the upper section was won by Class 5A, while that for the…

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Sunday Night’s Concert Good Entertainment Assured

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 8

Besides the Boys’ Beautiful Ballet, presenting their famous dance routine, “The Straight Eight with Knee Action,” patrons…

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Football Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

A reminder is given dancing enthusiasts that a dance in aid of the Football Club funds wil be held in the Palais Royal on…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 6

"Lover Come Back," featuring George Brent, Lucille Ball and Vera Zorina is the star attraction at the Wonderland Pictures…

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Benefit Dance at Louth

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

The dance in aid of British Flood Victims Fund which was to have been held on 24th May and had to be postponed owing to rain, will…

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Police & Firemen's Annual Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

The Seventh Annual Police & Firemen's Ball, in aid of the the Bourke District Hospital, will be held in the Wonderland Theatre,…

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