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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1959

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Scots Ball 1959 Six Deutantes Presented at Most Successful and Spectacular Scots Ball Ever Held in Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1959 · page 1

Over 500 people attended the 1959 Scots Ball held in the Bourke War Memorial Hall on Friday, 17 th April…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1959 · page 11

Following up his triumphant dramatic performance in the smash hit "The Seven Little Foys," versatile Bob Hope has…

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The Band Marching Girls

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1959 · page 8

On Saturday morning last, following the Anzac Day Commemoration Service, a display of…

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Catholic Ball Debutantes

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1959 · page 1

The following Debutallies will be presented at the Annual Catholic Ball on the…

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The Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1959 · page 1

A large crowd attended the annual Catholic Ball last night (Thursday). Twelve young ladies were…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1959 · page 2

In what has been hailed as a new dramatic triumph for him, Academy Award-winner Frank Sinatra plays his first…

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Fancy Dress Juvenile Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1959 · page 12

There was a good attendance at the Fancy Dress Juvenile Dance on Friday night last in the Oxley…

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Annual Catholic Ball Twelve Debutantes Presented

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1959 · page 11

In a very colourful ceremony twelve young ladies of Bourke and district made their official…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1959 · page 11

Kenneth More, Britain's leading film actor, whose steady rise to the top of the popularity polls is based on his…

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The Big Concert New Dates—aug. 4 & 6

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1959 · page 6

The wonderful "Naughty Marietta" story will be told in action and song in three unforgettable scenes…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 29 May 1959 · page 4

"The Safecracker," featuring Ray Milland is the best attraction at the Wonderland Pictures tonight (Friday) and…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 5 June 1959 · page 12

"The Bridge on the River Kwai" is a triumph of moviemaking. Superlative acting, magnificent direction,…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 12 June 1959 · page 11

"Seven Thunders," is the star attraction at the Wonderland tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night (Saturday). Two British…

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Bourke Basket Ball Club

The Western Herald · Friday 12 June 1959 · page 6

On Sunday, 31st May, Cobar visited Bourke with their A Grade team and were defeated by 41 to 21…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 19 June 1959 · page 10

"Desk set," a romantic comedy in the modern manner in which ingenuity and love triumph over automation, will be…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 June 1959 · page 8

"Carve Her Name With Pride" the star picture at the Wonderland Theatre tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night…

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The Cabaret Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 3 July 1959 · page 1

The Bourke branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. will hold a Cabaret Ball in the Memorial Hall tonight…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 10 July 1959 · page 2

One of modern history's most heroic achievements has become a motion picture of proportions as heroic and…

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Rotary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 10 July 1959 · page 1

Patrons are reminded that the first Rotary Ball will be held on Thursday. 23rd July, at. the Oxley Hall. Picnic…

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R.s.l. Cabaret Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 10 July 1959 · page 6

A very large crowd attended the R.S.L. Cabaret Ball on Friday night last. In fact it was the…

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