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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Enngonia News New Year's Eve Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

The Dance which was held at Enngonia on New Year's Eve was an outstanding success and exceeded any previous effort…

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Monarch Theatre "Without Reservations"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 2

One of the most delightful romantic comedies of recent years, Mervyn LeRoy's "Without Reservations," will be showing at the Monarch Theatre…

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Roxy Theatre "Tall in the Saddle"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 4

John Wayne and Elle Raines are brought together for the first time in RKO Radio's exciting new outdoor drama, "Tall in the Saddle." showing…

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Monarch Theatre a "Beetle" On a Train

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 6

If you were a ticket inspector, what would you do If you found a "Beetle" on the train? That's what the ticket inspector in "Without Reservations,"…

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Dubbo Band to Visit Orange

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

The Dubbo Citizens and District Band is to be represented at the "Orange Band Sunday" arranged to be held next Sunday at Wade Park,…

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Roxy Theatre "Seven Dave Leave"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 6

Blending a wealth of entertainment elements into its fast-paced story, RKO Radio's "Seven Days' Leave" showing at the Rosy Theatre Saturday presents…

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Monarch Theatre "Rhapsody in Blue"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 3

A musical treat of magnificent proportions is Warner Bros.' newest and most distinguished biographical film to date, "Rhapsody In Blue," the story of…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 7

The star picture at the Wonderland Open-Air Picture Garden tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night (saturday) is Madonna of…

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Dance at Wanaaring Hall

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 4

A grand dance in aid of the Wanaaring Memorial Hall will be held in the Wanaaring Hall on Saturday, February 8th (instead of…

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Monarch Theatre "The Overlanders"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 3

"Chips" Rafferty, who plays the role of Dan McAlpine in "The Overlanders," coming to the Monarch Theatre on Monday, in the typical…

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Roxy Theatre "Seven Days' Leave"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 3

Six songs make up the hit score of RKO-Radio's new musical film, "Seven Days' Leave." They were given a pre-release radio world premiere…

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Dubbo Band Visits Orange

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 3

On Sunday Orange had six bands assembled for the Orange City Band's Massed Band Festival. Bands represented were Orange,…

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Monarch Theatre "The Overlanders"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 3

Both Dubbo Theatres were packed for the grand opening of "The Overlanders" yesterday. At the Monarch Theatre over 600 saw the first…

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Cwa. Dance

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 5

The local branch of the Country Womens' Association held a dance in the Mechanics' Institute on Anniversary night. Despite the…

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Dubbo Citizens' Band (To the Editor)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 4

Dear Sir: Through the columns of your paper the Committee of the Orange City Band have asked me to express their…

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Roxy Theatre "The Sea Wolf"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 3

Dramatic to a point of unbelievable truth, "The Sea Wolf", coming to the Roxy Theatre on Saturday night, brings to the screen the finest array af actors…

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Monarch Theatre "Our-Hearts Were Young and Gay"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 3

Youth will have its clay tomorrow at the Monarch Theatre, when. Paramount'swhimsical motion picture, "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay," arrives…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 7

Be sure and attend the Wonderland Open-Air Picture Garden tonight (Friday) & tomorrow night (Saturday) and see Gary Cooper…

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Dance at Wanaaring Hall

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 4

A grand dance in aid of the Wanaaring Memorial Hall will be held in the Wanaaring Hall on Saturday, February 8th (instead of…

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Monarch Theatre "Smoky"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1947 · page 2

Crashing new frontiers of screen romance and excitement, the eagerly-awaited Technicolor filmisation of Will James' "Smoky" opens at the…

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