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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1956

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 16 March 1956 · page 9

"Cease Fire!" is a drama, played with the ultimate realism of life itself—for its stars are all American fighting men…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 16 March 1956 · page 1

The Annual St. George's Ball will be held in the War Memorial Hall on Thursday, 26th April. Intending debutantes…

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Oxley Club Ball Postponed

The Western Herald · Friday 16 March 1956 · page 6

Owing to the rain and flood conditions the Oxley Club Ball, to have been held on Friday, March 23rd, has been…

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Scots Ball FRIDAY, 13th APRIL, 1956 Presentation of Debs

The Western Herald · Friday 16 March 1956 · page 1

One of the most eagerly awaited moments at any ball is that time, when squired by young…

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Band Deputation

The Western Herald · Friday 23 March 1956 · page 8

A deputation from the Bourke Band attended, comprising Messrs H. Pratten (Fresident) and E…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 23 March 1956 · page 10

One of the most lavish, brilliantly produced films to ever enliven, a movie screen is Paramount's brand new Bob Hope…

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St. George's Ball 26th APRIL, 1956

The Western Herald · Friday 23 March 1956 · page 1

Good morning and what bad weather we are having — the humidity, rain, "mossies," and of course…

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Health & Fitness Committee Deputations From Bourke Band and Cycle Club

The Western Herald · Friday 23 March 1956 · page 8

Two deputations were received by the Health and Fitness Committee at their meeting on Wednesday…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1956 · page 3

"Six Bridges To Cross," the story behind the great 2,500,000 dollar Boston robbery that shocked the nation, is to be…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1956 · page 12

"Quebec" is the star attraction at the matinee at the Wonderland Theatre on Saturday and Monday night. It is…

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Dance Easter

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1956 · page 6

On Easter Saturday, March 31st, the Health and Fitness Committee will hold a Dance in the Oxley Club Hall. This…

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St. George's Ball 26th APRIL, 1956

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1956 · page 4

Hello and Easter Greetings to one and all and by the look of Old Man River, he and the weather may…

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Scots Ball Oxley Hall, April 13th

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1956 · page 9

By the time the edition of the "Western Herald" readies you, the opening Ball of the 1956 dancing…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1956 · page 2

Fresh on the heels of their tremendous comedy success "Doctor in the House," producer Betty Box and director…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1956 · page 12

Well here it is again, more talk about our lovely debutantes — seven in all. What a night it is, their…

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Scots Ball Visit of Rev. W. G. Johnstone to Receive Debs

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1956 · page 6

A son of Scotland the Rev. Mr. Johnstone trained for the Holy Ministry at Ormonde College within…

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Scots Ball Two Bands to Play at Historic Dance 'Till Dawn

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1956 · page 1

With a Dance Band and a full Pipe Band to provide music, the Scots Ball of 13th April, (tonight) is…

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Grand Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1956 · page 6

The Footall League will hold a Dance in the Oxley Club Hall on Saturday night, April 14th. A welcome to the town will be…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1956 · page 2

Humphrey Bogart, toughguy hero of many exciting thrillers, has found himself a new screen partner in lovely…

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Convent Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1956 · page 6

The Annual Convent, Ball will be held in the Memorial Hall on Friday, 4th May, not 3rd, as advertised previously. Debs,…

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