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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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Diggers Ball Attracted Crows of 500 Dancers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 3

One of the outstanding social events of the dancing season, the peak Hill Diggers animal ball, held in the Southern Cross hall on…

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Y.s. Shares in C.w.a. Ball Proceeds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 1

There was a fairly good attendance of members at the Younger Set meeting on Thursday last, at the C.W.A. Rooms. The President,…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

Rex Harrison, considered the greatest perfectionist among actors, is certain that Hollywood itself holds the record for…

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Scottish Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 6

Proceedings at the Binnaway Scottish Ba[?] last Thursday night were c[?]nsiderably enhanced by the attendance of…

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Four-hundred Attend legion Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 6

About four hundred dancers attended the Legion annual ball held in the Savoy Theatre, Coonabarabran, on. Tuesday night…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 4

A picture that is hilarious as a stage play and for over two years was roared at by Broadway picture fans, entitled "Kiss and Tell," is…

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Diggers' Hall Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 1

Last night (Thursday) the big social event of the race week fixtures took place, being the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. Ball was largely…

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Narromine Diggers' Ball Planned for This Year

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 2

At Friday night's general meeting of the Narromine RSL a proposal to hold a Diggers' Ball was discussed. Eventually it was decided to…

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The Pictures. "Forever Amber."

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 July 1948 · page 7

With the opening on Wednesday at the Macquarie Theatre of Twentieth Century-Fox's Technicolor filmsation of 'Forever…

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BALLIMORE Ball Benefit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 2

Although there were not many at the dance on Saturday night, July 3, in the local hall, it was by no means a "flop". The sum…

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Basket Ball Cud For Competition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 3

The Western Stores and the C.W.A. have donated two cups to be competed for by live girls' basketball teams each Saturday…

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The Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 3

Opening on Saturday next at the Macquarie Theatre is "The Naked City," (New York), the late Mark Hellinger's story…

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Geurie Diggers' Ball. Outstanding Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 3

The second annual Diggers' Ball, which took place last Friday night, was an outstanding social and…

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Scottish Ball Attended by 600 Dancers

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 2

Although the 13th may be unlucky for some people, it was anything but unlucky for Gilgandra's first Scottish Ball,…

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Church of England Ball, Merry Entertainment

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 3

The Annual Church of England Ball staged in colourful setting at the Theatre Royal last night, was a merry entertainment attracting more than 350 patrons…

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£46 Profit on P. and C Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 9

The recent ball conducted by the Baradine Parents and Citizens Association, netted £40 This was disclosed at a meeting held…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 6

Dana Andrews is starred with Jeanne Crain, Dick Haymes and Vivian Blaine in 20th Century-Fox's Technicolor musical, "State Fair,"…

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Diggers' Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 4

The big social fixture during race week was the Diggers' Hall Ball, organised by the local branch of the R.S.S. &…

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Annual Convent Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 4

The Annual Convent Ball will be held in the Wonderland Theatre next Thursday, July 22nd, and everything points to it being a big…

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Local and General Hales' Staff Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 4

Hales' Staff Ball this year will take place on August 19th in the Wonderland Theatre. The proceeds are in aid of the Food for…

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