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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1955

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Diggers' Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 4

The annual Diggers' Ball was held in the Australian Hall on Tuesday evening of last week, and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 August 1955 · page 3

With James Stewart and June Allyson in the starring role, Universal-International's Technicolor production of "The…

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Police & Firemen's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 August 1955 · page 14

The Police & Firemen's Ball will take place in the Wonderland Theatre next Thursday and everything points to it…

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Public Meeting to Reform Band

The Western Herald · Friday 26 August 1955 · page 14

At the Public Meeting on Wednesday night last it was decided to re-start the Bourke Band under the…

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Asmatree Cabaret Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 8

The Cabaret Ball hold at Armatree on August 22, in aid of the hall…

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Western Monarch Theatre

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 5

Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd September: "Military Policeman,' starring Bob Hope and Mickey…

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Woolshed Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 2 September 1955 · page 6

The Bourke Health & Fitness Committee will hold a Woolshed Dance at Beemery Shed on Saturday, September 10th…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 2 September 1955 · page 3

A reign of frightfulness indulged in by a crazed killer is handled with brilliant skill by a big cast in Warner Bros…

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The Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 2 September 1955 · page 6

Following the afternoon's activities a Ball took place in the local hall at night. This was for Plain & Fancy Dress, and…

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Unofficial Report of the Sports and Ball By "The Observer"

The Western Herald · Friday 2 September 1955 · page 6

Highlights of the Day: These sports were the turn of the year. The unloading of a rider in the Walk, Trot &…

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Western Monarch Theatre

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 7 September 1955 · page 5

Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10: "I Was An American Spy," with Gene Evans. General…

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Woolshed Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 9 September 1955 · page 6

The Bourke Health & Fitness Committee will hold a Woolshed Dance at Beemery Shed on Saturday, September 10th…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 9 September 1955 · page 10

"War Arrow," the Universal-International Technicolor adventure co-starring Maureen O'Hara and Jeff Chandler,…

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Hospital Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 9 September 1955 · page 6

The following circular has been issued by the President of the B. D. Hospital, Mr. S. W. Gorrell:—…

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Police & Firemen's Ball Large Attendance. Drawing of Art Union

The Western Herald · Friday 9 September 1955 · page 6

A capacity house at the Wonderland Theatre on Thursday, September 1st assured the success of the…

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Western Monarch Theatre

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 5

Friday and Saturday, 16 and 17: "His Majesty O'Keefe," with Joan Rice and Bunt Lancaster…

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Jaguar Art Union to Be Drawn at Convent Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 2

The annual Convent Ball will be held in the Australia Hall on Thursday night, 16th inst., and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 16 September 1955 · page 8

RKO Radio's new dramatic thriller "Second Chance" is the type of production that will have the audience sitting…

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Hospital Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 16 September 1955 · page 6

The Grand Hospital Ball is to be held on Thursday, 22nd September—poultry supper—excellent music…

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Beemery Woolshed Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 16 September 1955 · page 6

The Beemery Woolshed Dance, organised by the Health & Fitness Committee on Saturday night last was a…

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