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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1966

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 11 March 1966 · page 9

The star attraction at the Wonderland Open Air Picture Garden to-night (Friday) is "The…

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World Expert for Big Band C'ships. at [?]

The Western Herald · Friday 11 March 1966 · page 6

A New zealand [?] more than 40 years [?] in brass[?]must [?]…

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Band Notes Intense Preparations for Australian Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 18 March 1966 · page 5

Rehearsals by the Band of their programme for the Australian Championships to be held at Dubbo…

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Band Notes One Week to Australian Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1966 · page 7

All members are putting a wonderful effort into their rehearsals and we are rapidly reaching top…

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Impressive Opening Ceremony Bourke Secondary School Pictures Below

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1966 · page 1

In the presence of an estimated 800 Parents, Citizens and Secondary Pupils, Bourke's new Secondary School, in Tarcoon Street, was of officially opened by Mr. C. B. Cutler, E.D., M.L.A., Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Science,…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 6

Owing to the cool weather at night the Wonderland Pictures from now on will be screened in the Theatre,…

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Australian Band Championships Bourke Gains a Second Placing

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 6

At the Australian Band Championships, held in Dubbo over Easter, the Bourke Shire Band gained a second placing in the Marching and Drill section of the "D" Grade Street…

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Candlelight Social in Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1966 · page 1

OLDEST CANDLESTICK at Oxley Club Social last Saturday night—owned by DR. COOLICAN. DISPLAYED on BEST DECORATED TABLE. — Prepared by MRS. MOXEY…

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Golf Notes Peter Fitzsimmons and Graham Wood win 4-Ball Event

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1966 · page 3

In glorious golfing conditions last Sunday a field of 44 (22 pairs) took part in the first 4 Ball event of…

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Band Notes Band to Play at Football on

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1966 · page 8

Since their return from Dubbo, the Band has been pleased to fulfil a number of public…

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28 Debutantes Presented at Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1966 · page 1

Bishop Warren, of Broken Hill, received 28 debutantes at the Annual Catholic Cabaret Ball in the War Memorial Hall on Friday night last. This is said to be the…

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Debutantes at Catholic Ball last Friday Lorraine Helm

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1966 · page 2

Partner: David Lowien. Her frock was made of nylon satin and brocaded satin, trimmed with satin…

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Cobar Band for State Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1966 · page 5

The Cobar Band, after competing in the Australian Championships at Dubbo over the Easter…

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Golf Notes Tony Madigan AND Jack Fissenden win 4-Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1966 · page 3

Once again a great field lined up in the glorious conditions last Sunday to contest the first 4 BBB…

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Monthly Teenage Dance A Real "Bonanza"

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1966 · page 1

Impersonations of famous film and T.V. personalities caused much fun and merriment at last…

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Yantabulla Tennis Club Championships and Presentation Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1966 · page 1

The Yantabulla Club Tennis Championships were held on 15th, 21st and 22nd May, and…

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Torchbearers Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 17 June 1966 · page 6

Plan now Book later. The table reservations open on July 6th and close on August 3rd. Mrs. W. Crothers…

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Colorful Masonic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1966 · page 1

The Annual Masonic Ball held in the War Memorial Hall on Friday night last, was officially opened by V. Wor. Bro. W. Gibson, Inspector of Workings for District…

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Legacy Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 29 July 1966 · page 1

A reminder to all who have booked tables to please collect tickets no later than Wednesday next, from Mrs…

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Colourful Legacy Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 12 August 1966 · page 1

Renowned each year for the great variety of fancy costumes and large attendance of dancers the 1966 Legacy Ball upheld its reputation on Friday night last when the theme was "United…

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