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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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First Appearance of Wellington Concert Orchestra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 January 1952 · page 1

The newly-formed Wellington Concert Orchestra made its initial appearance at the Christmas Carols concert in…

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New Year’s Eve Mendooran C. of E Dance

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 3 January 1952 · page 13

The New Year was ushered in at Mendooran with a dance arranged by the Church of England ladies…

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The Pictures. "The Heiress"

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 January 1952 · page 2

Miss de Havilland follows her most recent sensational success in "The Snake Pit" with another characterisation that is said…

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New Year’s Eve Ball

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 10 January 1952 · page 6

A very large crowd of dancers saw the old year out, and the new year in” at the New Year’s Eve ball held in the Shire…

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GEURIE. Over 100 Couples At New Year Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 January 1952 · page 6

The Annual New Year's Eve Ball was again sponsored by a committee of the Church of England. Early in the evening…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 11 January 1952 · page 6

Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon, who achieved a sensational triumph as a co-starring team in the Academy Award-winning "Mrs…

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The Pictures. "The Rocking Horse Winner."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1952 · page 9

Complete with moustache, cably tailored suits, Ronald Daimler car, and a set of impec[?]squire makes a welcome return…

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Golf Four Ball Attracts Good Field

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1952 · page 2

The main event at the Caves Course last week-end was an invitation four ball, best ball versus par. This…

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Concert To-night C’bran Play Centre

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 17 January 1952 · page 7

Members of the district public have been invited to attend a free concert tonight at the Coonabarabran…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 18 January 1952 · page 6

Danny Kaye sweeps the screen in a riotous display of song and dance, clowning, and just plain acting, bringing his amazing versatility…

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Fancy Dress Ball Results

The Western Herald · Friday 18 January 1952 · page 3

Most Attractive: Miss Diana Gibbons as "Goody Goody." Most Original: Misses Doreen and Dorothy Gibbons as…

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Pictures

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 3

After the meeting the F and S organiser Mr. O'Brian, showed some interesting films on soil erosion and other problems…

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The Pictures. September Affair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 10

Paramount's Hal Wallis production, "September Affair," the new romantic drama, starring Joan Fontaine and Joseph…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 6

"King Solomon's Mines" is the star attraction at the Wonderland Open Air Theatre Garden to-night, (Friday) and to-morrow night…

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The Pictures. "For Heaven's Sake."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 8

Clifton Webb, the screen's preeminent comedian, returns to local audiences on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, with the…

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Opening Ball Success Catholic Club Profit

Coonabarabran Times · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 3

The first ball of the 1952 season was held at the Savoy Theatre on Tuesday evening and resulted in a profit of over…

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Ambulance Community Concert Plans For March 16

Coonabarabran Times · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 10

In his monthly report at the meeting of the Coonabarabran Ambulance Committee on Monday evening, the acting…

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Convent Concert

Coonabarabran Times · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 8

The children of St. Joseph’s Convent School, Coolah, presented their annual concert on Tuesday night to a large and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

"My Foolish Heart," the Samuel Goldwyn production starring Dana Andrews and Susan Hayward, combines…

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Wanaaring News Successful Presentation Ball Trophies Handed to Winners of Events at the New Year Mardi Gras

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 3

Quite a good crowd attended the Presentation Ball at the Wanaaring Memorial Hall on…

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