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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1961

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Variety Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 7 April 1961 · page 4

The Variety Concert which is to take place next Tuesday and Thursday, 11th and 13th April,…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1961 · page 2

The main attraction at the Wonderland Pictures to-night (Friday) is "Many Rivers To Cross," featuring…

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Bubbo Pipers for Scots Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1961 · page 1

The skirl of the bagpipes will echo through the streets of Bourke on Friday,…

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Bourke Amateur Swimming Club Presentation Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1961 · page 2

To wind up a very successful opening season the Bourke Amateur Swimming Club held a Presentation Dancc in the Oxlcy Club Hall on Friday night last. Trophies won during the…

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Entertaining Variety Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1961 · page 9

A large and appreciative audicnce greeted the Variety Concert, organised by Bourkc Branch of the Arts Council, which was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday night last. The Concert was repeated on…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1961 · page 2

Jo Morrow and Jack Jones, two of the screen's most exciting new young talents ever, are teamed…

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Enngonia News Belalie Woolshed Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1961 · page 8

A very successful woolshed dance was held at the Belalie woolshed on Saturday night last, in aid of the War Memorial Hall. The Secretary, Mr. Ken…

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Postponed Owing to Rain the Scots Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1961 · page 1

The deluge of rain right throughout the district on Thursday has caused a postponment of the Scots'…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 5 May 1961 · page 11

"Guns Don't Argue" is the star attraction at the Wonderland tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 12 May 1961 · page 3

Action and spectacle on a giant scale are offered in M-G-M's exciting release "The Giant of Marathon," a…

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Matinees at Wonderland Theatre

The Western Herald · Friday 12 May 1961 · page 8

With the arrival of winter weather picture matinees commence tomorrow, Saturday, May 13. "The…

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St. George's Ball- 1961 Secretary's Progress Report

The Western Herald · Friday 12 May 1961 · page 1

As the 19th draws nearer, the final cogs are being speedily but carefully added to the machinery and oiled well to ensure smooth, continuous and enjoyable entertainment of patrons…

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Five Debutantes Presented at Annual Convent Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 12 May 1961 · page 6

His Lordship Bishop Fox, Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese, came to Bourke on Friday last to receive five young Debutantes at the Annual Convent Ball, which was held…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1961 · page 1

The star attraction at the Wonder land Theatre to-night (Friday) is "Untamed Frontier," featuring Joseph…

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Church of England Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1961 · page 8

The Annual Church of England Ball will be held at the War Memorial Hall this Friday night, May 19th. The…

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Basketball Girls "Come-in-bad Taste" Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1961 · page 8

A "Come-in-Bad Taste" Dance is being organised by the Basketball Club for this coming Saturday (Show…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1961 · page 10

"The Mummy," a classic new dimension in frightful excitement, filmed in Technicolor, and starring Peter…

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St. Georqe's Ball Eight Debutantes Presented

The Western Herald · Friday 26 May 1961 · page 3

Eight young ladies of Bourke and district made their official entry into social life on Friday night, May 19th, when they were presented to Brother Graham at the annual St…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1961 · page 3

Sun, sea and soft breezes, romance, drama and music — all these and more can be seen at the Wonderland…

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Ball at Byrock

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1961 · page 8

A Grand Ball will" be held at Byrock on Saturday, 17th June, in aid of the Hall Building Fund. There will…

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