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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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St. Patrick's Night Dance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1948 · page 2

The annual St. Patrick's night place at Peak Hill was well attended on Wednesday night and £48 was [?] for church funds. A trophy…

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Debutantes at Convent Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1948 · page 1

A well attended meeting of Catholic ladies was held at the Narromine Convent on Sunday when arrangement were completed in…

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Irish National Concert Night Of Melody And Mirth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1948 · page 6

The Royal Theatre was packed last night for the annual Irish National Concert when one of the best programmes yet staged delighted an appreciative audience. The various items by the students…

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Shamrock Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 5

St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, was celebrated in true form at the Savoy Theatre, Baradine when a large crowd attended the…

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BALLIMORE Red Cross Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 2

A very enjoyable dunce Was held in the local hall on Friday night, proceeds being devoted to tho Red Cross. There was a good crowd dancing to…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 7

When the three precocious and imaginative children of a writer of best-selling murder mystery thrillers begin to take their…

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Cricketers Flannel Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 4

A Flannel Dance ia aid of the, funds of the Bourke Cricket Association will be held in the Palais Royal on Easter Saturday night,…

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Ball at Night

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 3

Following the races a Grand Ball took place at night and was well patronised…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 4

Preliminary notice is given that the annual St. George's Ball will be held in the Wonderland Theatre on Thursday, April 22nd…

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Grand Ball at Byrock

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 4

A grand ball in aid of the Far West children's Health Scheme will be held in Byrock Hall on Saturday April 3rd. Music by…

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local and General Hales' Staff Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 4

Preliminary notice is given that Hales' Staff are organising a ball to be held on Thursday, August 19th Particulars later issue…

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Far West Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 4

A grand concert in aid of the funds of the Bourke Branch of the Far West Children's health Scheme will be held in the Wonderland…

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Red Cross Ball at [?] Last Night

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1948 · page 3

There were [?] dancers from Peak Hill, Narromine, Parkes and Dubbo at the annual Red Cross Ball at Tomingley last night…

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Juvenile Ball On May 3rd

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 6

The Juvenile Ball will be held this year on Monday, 3rd May. This decision was reached at a meeting of the Coonabarabran…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 3

Filmed in thrilling Technicolor and starring Fred MacMurray with Anne Baxter and Burl Ives, 'Smoky' the 20th Century-Fox film…

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Grand Ball at Byrock

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 4

A grand ball in aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme will be held in Byrock Hall on Saturday April 3rd. Music by…

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Trangie Cwa Younger Set Prepares for Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 6

Many thanks are expressed to the girls, and to Mrs. A. Richardson and Miss. U. Wilson of the Advisory, who attended the special meeting of…

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Combined Schools' Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 3

On Monday and Tuesday nights, April 19 and 20, a combined School, concert will be conducted at the…

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Band Performance Sunday Afternoon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 3

Given a continuance of fine weather it is expected that the Dubbo District and Citizens Band will play in Victoria Park on…

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Annual Scottish Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 3

The committee for the Annual Scottish Ball was formed last night at a meeting held at the Presbyterian Church…

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