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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Bathurst Orchestra's Musicale

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 2

It might be of some encouragement to people interested in forming musical societies and the like in Dubbo to learn that Bathurst Orchestra will hold its…

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The Show Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 1

The Show Ball held in the Royal Theatre was a fitting finale to the three days' carnival. Over 500 attended and, with Theobald's orchestra at the…

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Nine Debs. Presented at Binnaway Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 5

The attendance of nine young ladies to make their first official' appearance in public life, added considerably to the…

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Over £91 Profit on Anzac Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 12

A profit of £91/13/3 was shown on the recent Coonabarabran annual Anzac Ball. This was disclosed at the…

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GEURIE. C.W.A. Younger Set Ball. Outstanding Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 9

Wearing a dainty white frock of white lace and georgette, Miss Mary Newell was declared belle of the ball at the C.W.A…

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Community Concert

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 4

A community Concert will be held in the Embassy Theatre, Baradine, on Sunday, 18th May, commencing at 8 30 p.m. in aid of…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 6

The story of "Gentleman Jim" tonight and tomorrow night's star picture at the Wonderland opens in the San Francisco of the 1880's…

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New Serial at Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 4

The opening chapter of the new serial "Lost City of the Jungle" will be screened at the Wonderland Pictures next Monday. There are in…

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C.w.a. Ball at Wanaaring

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 5

A C.W.A. Blue & Gold Ball will be held in the Wanaaring Soldiers Memorial Hall on Saturday, 10th May. A prize will be awarded to…

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Second Annual Cricketers' Ball Was a Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 7

The combined cricket clubs' second annual ball which was held in the Southern Cross Hall. Peak Hill, on Friday, proved another very…

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GEURIE Belle of the Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 6

Wearing a dainty white frock of white lace and georgette, Miss Mary Newall was declared Belle of the Ball at the C.W.A. Younger Set Ball held…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 May 1947 · page 7

"And Then There Were None" will be the main attraction at the Macquarie Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next". Ten…

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Rawsonville Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 2

A dance in aid of the Food for Britain Fund will be held in Rawsonville Hall on Thursday night. If you require any printing…

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Eumungerie Red Cross Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 4

The recent ball ol the local branch of the Red Cross was an outstanding financial, success, the profits of which are to be devoted to the "Food for…

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Narromine Diggers Consider Erecting Own Club Proposal to Buy Air Force Theatre To Be Investigated

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 1

The Narromine RSL. is to consider a proposal to buy the theatre and ballroom building at present at the Narromine air station. It is suggested that it be brought into Narromine and re-erected in Dandaloo Street on the vacant block next to the "News" office, with a brick…

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Forthcoming Band Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 1

At last meeting of Dubbo Citizens and District Band Committee, it was decided to run another sacred concert on Sunday week, May 25. The concert…

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Mumbil Tennis Dance. Fair Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 12

The dance held last Saturday night in aid of the tennis club was fairly well a tended, and the club should benefit…

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Cricket Ball Abc Trophy Presented

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 5

In the Australian Hall on Thursday last only a small crowd was present at the Cricket Ball to witness the…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 7

Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, Ronald Reagan and Betty Field top the cast of "Kings Row," the new picture which is scheduled to be…

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The Club Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 8

The old saying "Success follows Success" was more than exemplified on the second night, when the Club Ball,…

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