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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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No Far West Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 3

At the regular monthly meeting of the Peak Hill branch of the Fai West Children's Health Scheme it was decided not to hold the usual…

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With 23 Debutantes Convent Ball Is Outstanding Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

One of the prettiest events ever seen at Narromine was the presentation of twenty-three lovely debutantes to Mr. C. G. Robertson. M.L.A…

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BROCKLEHURST Successful Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 5

A dance organised by the Brocklehurst Parents and Citizens Association was held at this centre on Friday, 7th May, in aid…

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Younger Set Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 6

The Coonabarabran C.W.A. Younger Set are enthusiastic regarding the prospects of holding a successful Blue and Gold Ball…

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Show Ball Special Attraction

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 5

Our local energetic Show secretary, Mr. P. M. C. Hill, has, with the assistance of the Show Ball committee, arranged for a…

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Catholic Ball a Brilliant Success

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 4

The Gilgandra dancing reason opened on Tuesday night with the holding of the annual Catholic Ball in the…

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Catholic Ball a Great Social Success

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 6

The annual Catholic Bull was held in the Mendooran Mechanics' Institute Hall on 5th May. Owing to the inclemency of the weather…

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Far West Concert Company To Visit Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 1

It was announced at last night's meeting of the Far West Committee that the Concert Company controlled by headquarters would include Dubbo in its forthcoming tour. It will give a performance in the…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 6

The new Bon Hope comedy, "My Favorite Brunette, which is the star attraction at the Wonderland to-night (Friday) and to-morrow…

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The Show Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 4

The Show Ball was held as scheduled in the Wonderland Theatre on the Thursday night. With the postponement of the…

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Successful Convent Juvenile Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 6

The C [?] ball on Friday last [?] its successful as the [?] night. A full nights [?] was had by…

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Blue & Gold Ball at Wanaaring

The Western Herald · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 7

The Wanaaring Branch of the C.W.A. will hold their Blue & Gold Ball in Wanaaring Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 29th,…

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Local and General Dance at Tilpa

The Western Herald · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 7

The Tilpa Younger Set notify they are holding a grand dance in Tilpa Hall on Saturday night, May 29th. Excellent supper, novelty…

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Tenders for Hospital Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1948 · page 3

Tenders for the provision of a temporary operating theatre at Dubbo Base Hospital had been called and they closed on April…

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Raising Money For Dubbo And Citizens District Band

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1948 · page 3

Amongst the many methods suggested at last meeting of the Band Committee for raising funds was that of holding a Ball…

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Municipal Council Mayor Urges that Strong Efforts be made to Resuscitate Town Band

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 1

"I think it is a disgrace for a town the size of Wellington not to have a town band. We had the spectacle recently of the processions for the Centenary Celebrations and Anzac Day marching without a band, which I think…

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600 Attend Postal Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 3

More than 600 dancers made the Theatre Royal the venue for entertainment on Friday night, the occasion of…

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EUMUNGERIE Diggers' Auxiliary Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 4

Gaily decorated with masses of flowers and bunting, the Diggers' Hall at Eumungerie last Friday night was the rendezvous of…

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Publicity Helped Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 7

At last week's meeting of the Coonabarabran branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen, the chairman, Mr. Barry Hennessy,…

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Picnic Ball Lavish Entertainment

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 1

Socially the Picnic Club Ball, conducted over the two nights of the meeting was an unqualified success. Tastefully decorated, the Theatre Royal provided superb setting, the ladies adding grace and charm to…

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