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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1957

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Pool Queen Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1957 · page 14

The Pool Queen Ball last night (Thursday) attracted a fair attendance to the Memorial Hall. Masters of Ceremonies…

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"Back to Bourke Week" Juvenile Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1957 · page 5

To give the kiddies of the town an opportunity of joining in the "Back to Bourke Week" festivities, a…

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The Police and Firemens' Ball ESTIMATED 1,000 Persons Present

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1957 · page 5

The Police & Firemen's Ball, described as the Blue Ribbon event of "Back to Bourke Week," attracted a…

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Annual Scots Ball Four Debutantes Presented to Moderator of Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1957 · page 3

The skirl of bagpipes, as played on Friday last by the Orange Pipe Band, heralded the Annual Scots…

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The Concert and Mannequin Parade

The Western Herald · Friday 12 April 1957 · page 11

The Bourke & District War Memorial Hall was filled to capacity for the "Back to Bourke Week"…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 19 April 1957 · page 9

The grandeur and magnificent beauty of the rolling Scottish highlands comes into its own as Republic's Trucolor…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 19 April 1957 · page 7

The grandeur and magnificent beauty of the rolling Scottish highlands comes into its own as Republic's Trucolor…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 April 1957 · page 13

One of the most exciting mystery dramas-to come out of Hollywood for some time is to be screened at the Wonderland…

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St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 April 1957 · page 8

The St. George's Ball, in aid of Church of England funds, will take place in the War Memorial Hall on Thursday, 2nd…

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Bourke Band

The Western Herald · Friday 3 May 1957 · page 8

Efforts are being made to try and re-organise the Bourke Band and a practice took place last Saturday. A welcome…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 3 May 1957 · page 13

"Simba" is a name which inspires terror, hatred, and murder. It is the death that comes by night, out of the dark…

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Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 3 May 1957 · page 1

The annual Catholic Ball will be held in the War Memorial Hall on Friday evening next May 10th. There will be…

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Annual St. George's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 3 May 1957 · page 1

The Annual St. George's Ball, organised by the local Church of England, took place in the Memorial Hall…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 10 May 1957 · page 5

In "The Bamboo Prison," Robert. Francis is known as a collaborator with the enemy and as such is spurned by his…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 7

Showing at the Wonderland Theatre to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) is one of the most provocative…

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"Invitation to the Dance"

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 3

Offering a complete innovation in cinema technique, "In vitation to the Dance" was filmed without dialogue of any…

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Fifteen Debutantes Presented at Annual Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 7

An attendance of over 250 couples, the presentation of 15 debutantes, and a delicious supper, all went…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1957 · page 13

One of the most honest and certainly the most action-filled prize-fight film ever to reach the screen is…

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Darling Shire Council Action Against Dumping in Streets £100 Yearly Subsidy to Band

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1957 · page 10

The Ordinary Meeting of the Darling Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Bourke, at…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 31 May 1957 · page 13

"The Keys of the Kingdom" is the story of Francis Chisholm, a very good and brave man—a very great man—who…

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