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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 4

"Francis is the star picture at the Wonderland Open Air Picture Garden to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday)…

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Extra Police On Dance Nights

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

When dances and other functions are held in Narromine in futures, there is likely to be additional police protection in the…

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Send-off Dance to Mr. & Mrs. T. Sheridan

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 7

To bid adieu to Mr. & Mrs. J. Sheridan, who are leaving Enngonia to occupy their recently acquired grazing…

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The Pictures "Passport to Pimlico"

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 3

The tropical, lazy atmosphere of Pimlico, sweltering in the greatest heatwave it has ever known, is disturbed violently by…

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Packed Audience for Irish National Concert

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 1

THE big audience which packed the Monarch Hall on Thursday night last for the Irish National Concert enjoyed a most entertaining programme which was well up to the high standard set by previous concerts…

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Diggers Ball at Hermidale

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1951 · page 4

The Hermidale Diggers Ball was an outstanding social success and a record crowd was present…

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Nyngan C.w.a. Plans Jubilee Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 4

Preparations for the Nyngan C.W.A. Jubilee Ball to be held on April 17 were discussed at the April meeting of the…

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More Police on Dance Nights at Narromine Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 2

More police are wanted at dances and other functions at Narromine. This is the opinion of the…

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600 Dangers at Catholic Ball 22 Debs. Presented To Bishop

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 4

The opening ball of the season—the Catholic Ball held in the Royal Theatre, Dubbo, last night—was an outstanding success, being attended by 600 dancers…

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Church of England Ball

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 17

Despite the elements there was a good attendance at the annual Church of England Ball held in the Coolah Shire Hall…

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P. and C. Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 10

Outstanding fancy dress costumes featured the highly successful Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball staged by the…

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Frocks of Debs at Dubbo Catholic Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 4

The 22 debutantes presented to Bishop of Bathurst (Dr. Norton) at the Catholic Ball on Tuesday night, their…

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The Pictures New "Ma and Pa Kettle" Film

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 2

Universal-International's "Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town," which opens at the Macquarie Theatre next Saturday, is the…

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News From Mumbil Social Club Funds Will Benefit from Successful Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 10

THE variety concert presented by the Mumbil Social Club in the Recreation Hall attracted a capacity crowd and proved an outstanding and entertaining success. As a result of the function the club's funds will benefit by…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 2

"A Song Is Born," Samuel Goldwyn's Danny Kaye-Virginia Mayo starrin production, in color by Technicolor, is a mirthful,…

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Enngonia News Benefit Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 6

The story behind the Benefit Dance held in the Enngonia Hall on Saturday night last is one of thoughtfulness and…

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Trangie Younger Set Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 1

About 150 couples attended the C.W.A. Younger Set's annual hall in the Trangie Soldiers Memorial Hal last decorated by members of the Younger Set. The main attraction of the evening was the presentation…

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Educational Notes Bourke Intermediate High School Inter-house Competitions Basket Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 7

In the Basketball Sturt again were the victors, though the half-time scores of 4-4 all, were a true indication of the close competition…

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Tennis Tournament and Dance at Fords Bridge —on— Election Day Saturday, April 28

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 1

A general meeting of the Tennis Club will be held at Fords Bridge on April 28th at 7 p.m. Business: Election of officers and…

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Modern Luxury Theatre Is Planned for Dubbo Building Obstacles May Be Beaten By Pre-Fabrication

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 1

A modern luxury theatre, designed and constructed to latest overseas specifications, is to built in Dubbo as soon as building restrictions permit…

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