Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

550 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 28

C. OF E. Ball at Nyngan Record Attendance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 5

The annual Church of England Ball held at Nyngan on Tuesday was an outstanding social event, over 200 couples…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Yeoval News Yeoval Convent Ball Social and Financial Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 11

THE Yeoval Convent Ball, held in the Memorial Hall on Friday night last, was socially and financially a grand success. More than 150 couples graced the floor, including visitors from many surrounding towns. It is…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Women’s Guild Thanked C. of E. Debutante Ball

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 6

The supper tables at the Church of England Debutante Ball were most attractively decorated by Miss O. E. Murphy, and set amid…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Seven Young Ladies Make Their Debut Church of England Ball

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 17

The crowds of merry dancers were pressed back against the wall and a red carpet rolled down the centre of the Savoy ballroom. The strains of a waltz, began, and from the vestibule appeared the official party…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 9

Joseph L. Mankiewicz who wrote the screenplay of "A Letter to Three Wives," tells the intriguing story of three modern marriages…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Large Crowd at Postal Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1950 · page 4

A record crowd which included visitors from all parts of the Western Districts packed the Royal Theatre last night for the annual Dubbo Postal Ball. The N.S.W. Director of Posts…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Convent Ball

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 May 1950 · page 1

There was a good attendance of the principal church workers at the meeting held last evening at the Convent High…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Plan for Legion Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 4

At a combined meeting of members of the Dubbo Legion and the Ladies' Auxiliary held on Tuesday night, a committee…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Record Crowd at Postal Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 4

A crowd of over 700 people attended the annual Dubbo Postal Pall held in the Royal Theatre on Friday night. This…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Empire Ball An Outstanding Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 3

The Peak Hill Church of England ball, which was held on Friday night, was an outstanding success. Visitors were present from…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Diggers' Ball Brilliant Opening of Social Season

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 1

The Diggers' Ball at the Monarch Hall last night proved to be one of the most enjoyable on record and was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Successful Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 1

With the postponement of the Picnic Races this week the" Club's Race Ball, which was to take place on Thursday night was put…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 9

With the current showing at the Wonderland Pictures to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) of Twentieth Century…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Rugby Basket Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 4

Last Sunday afternoon two teams, one of girls, namely "The Leeches" and one of boys, "The Croes" had a very active game of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Monster Carnival In Bourke On October 27th and 28th Proceeds to Be Divided by Far West Children's Health Scheme, Bourke Ambulance & Western Commercial Travellers' Cot Fund. Programme Comprises Princess Competition, Procession, Sports, Ball, Night Carnival & Crowning Ceremony

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 8

A well attended and representative Public Meeting was held in the Pastures Protection Board Office, Bourke, on…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bend of Century Ball Staged by Ex-students

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 1

Red and black coloring was introduced into the decorations at the Royal Theatre for the Dubbo High School…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sunday Evening Band Concert Varied Programme Presented

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 3

The Dubbo Band very ably assisted by a number of well known Dubbo musicians, presented a varied programme in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Empire Ball an Outstanding Success Despite Rain

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

Not daunted by the cold, rainy night, an exceptionally large crowd of dancers packed the Town Hall on Friday night for the annual Church…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Presbyterian Concert by Young Folk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 3

A most successful concert was staged by the Presbyterian young people at the Sunday School Hall on Saturday night. The…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Baradine Scouts £14 Profit from Dance

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 7

On Friday night a dance to assist Scout funds was held in the Memorial Hall, Baradine. Organiser was Mr. Bruce…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →