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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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McKay Staff Ball Miss Aileen Morrissey Wears Prettiest Frock

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 6

About 400 dancers attended; over £100 was cleared, everyone had a most marvellous time, and Miss Aileen…

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Diggers to Purchase Land for Erection of Club House Races in May; Queen Competition and Diggers' Ball in August

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 1

At a largely attended meeting of members of the Gilgandra Sub Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held on Friday night, it was resolved to take immediate steps towards…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 7

The star attraction at the Wonderland tonight (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) stars Peggy Ann Garner in the leading…

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The Opening Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 4

The hall was gaily decorated for the occasion with paper streamers of varied colors. These were suspended from a central chandelier…

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"Belle of the Ball" and Waltzing Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

Highlight of the entertainment the competition for the "Belle of the Ball," for which a prize of £1/1/0 had been donated by Mr…

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Welcome Home Ball at Byrock Returned Servicemen From District Honoured by Patriotic Association

The Western Herald · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

As a final gesture of appreciation to those members of the Armed Forces who enlisted for the recent war from Byrork…

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Grand Opening Ball at Louth Dancers Travel Long Distances to Join in Celebrations 100 Couples Present

The Western Herald · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 4

As a fitting celebration of the completion of extensive additions and alterations to the Louth Hall, a Grand…

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Neurea Ball

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 1

Next Friday night, 21st March, the Neurea Agricultural Ball will be held at the Neurea hall. These are special features: Good [?]…

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Sparkling Irish Concert Marks St. Patric's Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 6

The Irish National Concert held at the Royal Theatre Dubbo last night provided a diversified and highly attractive programme for a well filled house. Given by the pupils of De La Salle, assisted by outside artists, there was a verve and…

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Eats for the Band

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

Bandsmen participating in the Massed Bands Festival to be held in Dubbo on April 30 will have nothing to complain of on the score of catering…

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Convent Ball at Binnaway

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 10

The secretary of the Binnaway Convent Ball (Mr. Frank Bourke) has everything well in hand to make this…

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Mary Gleeson Chosen Belle of the Ball BARADINE—Thursday

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

The judges gave a very popular decision when they chose Miss Marie Gleeson as belle of the ball at the…

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Donation to Memorial Baths Staff Ball Clears £130/15/0

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 5

The sum of £130/15/0 was handed to Mr. L. J. Failes, president of the Coonabarabran Memorial Fund…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 7

There is no doubt that movie sets inspire modes ranging all the way from zenith of circus delirium to the nadir of hopeless…

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Dance at Tilpa

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

A grand dance in aid of the Legacy Club will be held in the Tilpa Hall on Saturday April 5th. This effort is being organised by…

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C. of E. Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

A Grand Dance in aid of the Church of England will be held in the Palais Royal on Thursday night next, March 27th. Music will…

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Gymkhana & Ball at Wanaaring

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

Another reminder is given that the B.N.A. Wanaaring Grass-fed Gymkhana and Ball will be held at Wanaaring on Saturday, March…

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Younger Set Ball Next Month

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 3

Proceeds of the CWA Younger Set ball next month will be devoted to a fund to build a Baby Health Centre in Peak Hill. The State president,…

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B.n.a. Ball at Louth

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

Dancing enthusiasts will be looking forward keenly to the Annual Ball to be run by the Louth Bush Nursing Association in the Louth…

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Irish National Concert. Bright Programme Presented

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 7

The May fair Theatre was crowded on Thursday night last, when the annual Irish National concert was held. The…

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