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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1956

126 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 7

Successful Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 25 May 1956 · page 8

The Swimming Pool dance conducted by the Cycle Club on Monday Night was well attended and an enjoyable…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 25 May 1956 · page 4

Fear of sin and God's judgement struck terror in Martin Luther's heart. So, like many others in the 16th Century, the…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 10

Jack Webb's "Dragnet," for Warner Bros.' presentation at the Wonderland Theatre to-night (Friday) and to-morrow…

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Race Ball Floral Work

The Western Herald · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 6

The floral work for the Picnic Race Balls was really outstanding. The stage was most attractive, the centre having a…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 8 June 1956 · page 12

"The Sea Shall Not Have Them" — based on the celebrated best-selling book by John Harris — tells the…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 15 June 1956 · page 10

Its a live triangle between three Academy Award winners, Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and William Holden, in…

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Hospital Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 15 June 1956 · page 6

The date for holding the annual Hospital Ball this year is Friday, 13th July. The proceeds this year will provide new…

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Fairy Queen Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 15 June 1956 · page 4

Dear Children, Just a word to remind you that time is getting on, so get your names down so that you…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 22 June 1956 · page 7

"The Naked Dawn," Universal- International's romantic Technicolour melodrama starring Arthur Kennedy and…

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Grand Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 29 June 1956 · page 8

At the dance for the Diggers' Queen on Friday, 22nd June, the "locking together" of Fifi and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 29 June 1956 · page 10

The star attraction at the Wonderland to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) is "Lease of Life." Robert…

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Fairy Queen Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 29 June 1956 · page 9

Dear Children, The time is getting near for the long looked for Fairy Queen Ball. I'm told there are…

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"Come in Bad Taste" Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 29 June 1956 · page 11

The rain held off on Friday night last just long enough for a very large crowd to don their various…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 6 July 1956 · page 8

"Brigadoon," the enchanting story of a Scottish village rising out of the Highland mists one day in each century, one…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1956 · page 9

The star attraction at the Wonderland Pictures to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) is "Alaska Seas,"…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 20 July 1956 · page 10

Doris Day and Frank Sinatra, two of the show world's vocal favorites, are teamed for the first time in Warner Bros…

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Fairy Queen Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 20 July 1956 · page 7

Well, children, the time is now drawing very near for the much talked about Fairy Queen Ball — only…

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Police & Firemen's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 20 July 1956 · page 6

The Committee of the Police & Firemen's Queen in the Swimming Pool Competition have decided to hold the Ball…

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Suitable Pictures for Children

The Western Herald · Friday 20 July 1956 · page 6

Parents should take notice of the remarks on the picture streamers to see if the film is suitable for children or not…

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Fairy Queen Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1956 · page 8

Don't forget the Parents' & Citizens' Association Fairy Queen Ball in the Memorial Hall next Friday night, August…

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