Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1956

126 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 5 of 7

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 3 August 1956 · page 12

"On the Waterfront," Columbia Pictures' latest in a year that brought us "From Here to Eternity" will be shown at the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Fairy Queen Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 3 August 1956 · page 1

A final reminder is given of the Parents & Citizens' Association Fairy Queen Ball in the Memorial Hall to-night…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1956 · page 7

A page from the Penrod stories of Booth Tarkington comes to Technicolour life in Warner Bros.' musical, "By The…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fairy Queen Ball a Letter From the Fairy Queen

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1956 · page 6

"Dear Children, — What a lovely Ball we had last week. I have never before seen such a large number of beautiful…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fairy Queen Ball a Brilliant Success Sixty-four Little Girls Presented to the Fairy Queen

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1956 · page 5

The Fairy Queen Ball, which has been the principal topic of conversation amongst the younger…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1956 · page 13

A stranger steps from a train at a whistle stop... and a town goes through twenty-four hours of terror... a day of…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1956 · page 8

Picture fans are notified that the Management have secured for screening on 31st August and 1st September, the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1956 · page 2

The strangest, warmest and funniest battle of the century bounces into town to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police & Firemen's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1956 · page 8

"The Ball of the Year" will be held on Friday night of next week, August 31st. It is the annual Police & Firemen's Ball,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Juvenile Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1956 · page 8

The Amateur Athletic Club will hold a Juvenile Dance in the Oxley Hall to-night (Friday). As the weather is ideal…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1956 · page 11

"Roman Holiday" is the star attraction at the Wonderland to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday)…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

"The Ball Of The Year" Annual Police & Firemen's Effort

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1956 · page 7

The Police & Firemen's Ball for 1956, held on Friday night last, upheld its tradition of being "The Ball…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 14 September 1956 · page 11

"Jupiter's Darling," M-G-M's eye filling musical in color, will be shown at the Wonderland to-night (Friday) and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

The Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 14 September 1956 · page 7

There was a very large attendance at the Ball at night. Cars from Bourke and outlying centres,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Bourke Band

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 8

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourkc Band was held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday evening last…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 13

One of the funniest, gayest and brightest films to come along in some time will be shown at the Wonderland…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Presbyterian Church Sports and Race Day To-morrow Dance To-night

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 14

For the first time in many years there will be a Sports & Race Day held in Bourke. The time is…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 28 September 1956 · page 10

Tenderly moving in its approach to a modern love affair, "The Young Lovers" is a story of our time. Its…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 5 October 1956 · page 3

The star attraction at the Wonderland Pictures to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) is "The Bridges At…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Enngonia War Memorial Ball President's Report

The Western Herald · Friday 5 October 1956 · page 13

Following is the Report of Mr. H. C, Conroy, President of the Enngonia War Memorial Hall for the…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →