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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1954

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Belle and Matron at Narromine Convent Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1954 · page 1

The announcement of the names of the belle and matron of the ball was the highlight of the successful Convent Ball held…

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Nine Debutantes at Church of England Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1954 · page 4

Nine debutantes were presented to the Mayoress (Mrs .L. H. Ford) at the Church of England Ball in the Royal Theatre on Friday night. More than 350 attended the ball, which was…

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Gay Parade Raises £214 for Band Instruments £100 From Rotary Club Gives Drive Big Boost

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1954 · page 3

The Rotary Club last night donated £100 to the Dubbo Band to help purchase urgently needed new instruments for bandsmen. This donation followed on the heels of the £214…

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Scottish Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 June 1954 · page 1

Although the attendance this year was less than in previous years, nearly 400 dancers at last night's…

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Western Monarch Theatre

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 June 1954 · page 4

"McDONALD OF THE CANADIAN MOUNTIES" (G) starring Tyrone Power, Penny Edwards. Color by…

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Island Setting at Geurie Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 June 1954 · page 4

A colorful island setting was used in decorations at the Geurie CWA Younger Set's "South Pacific Ball" held in…

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The Pictures "Jumping Jacks."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 7

"Jumping Jacks," a comedy that's superbly tailored to the practically indescribable talents of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis,…

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Geurie Younger Set ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 8

The annual Geurie C.W.A. Younger Set Ball was held last Friday night and was most successful and enjoyable…

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Gisborne Street block may be made available to Band Final decision subject to inspection by Councillors

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 1

Subject to the concurrence of Councillors on inspection, Wellington Shire Council yesterday made available to the Citizens' Band a block of land for the construction of a permanent band hall. At a committee meeting of the Band last night it was unanimously decided to…

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D.e.a. Wants Concert Fee Reduced

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 2

A reduction in the guarantee asked by the Australian Broadcasting Commission for a concert in Dubbo by the famous…

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Small concert group offer to Arts Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 1

Wellington branch of the Arts Council will next Monday night decide whether it should accept an offer of a visit to…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 25 June 1954 · page 10

"The Snows of Kilimanjaro," Twentieth Century-Fox's heralded Technicolor production of Ernest Hemingway's…

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In tune with the Band

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 June 1954 · page 2

Much enthusiasm prevailed at the Committee meeting of the Wellington Citizens' Band on Wednesday night when the…

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Elizabethan Theatre Week

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1954 · page 6

This is "Elizabethan Theatre Week" organised by the Theatre Trust, with the aim of ensuring that every man and…

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Postal Ball on July 9

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1954 · page 4

For some time now the letters "PIB" have caused much comment, but now most of the town and district residents know that…

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Catt Hits Home Run to Win First Ball Game for Stars

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 June 1954 · page 6

The Western Star baseball team had its first win of the season with a thrilling last innings 12 runs to 10 victory over Red Sox on No. 2 oval on Sunday morning…

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Rotary Ball

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 1 July 1954 · page 3

The second annual ball of the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran was held in the Savoy Theatre on Tuesday…

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The Pictures "Niagara."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 July 1954 · page 7

"Niagara," which will screen at the Macquarie Theatre next Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, is a breathtaking picture in more…

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Young Anglicans’ Ball

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 1 July 1954 · page 4

The Coolah Young Anglicans will hold their Debutante Ball in the Shire Hall (Regent Theatre) to-morrow night…

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Mendooran Masonic Ball, Brilliant Success

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 1 July 1954 · page 8

One of the largest crowds seen at a Mendooran ball for many years attended on Wednesday night of last…

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