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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1970

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Bourke Shire Band

The Western Herald · Friday 16 January 1970 · page 9

Extract from Shire Council Meeting on December 16:Band House: Resolved on…

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Hungerford Variety Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 23 January 1970 · page 5

The second Hungerford Variety Concert was held in the Shire Hall on New Tear's Eve. The attendance was up slightly on last year, and as a result, the Christmas Tree Fund will benefit by over $100…

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Dance at Yantabulla

The Western Herald · Friday 30 January 1970 · page 4

A very successful Dance was held at Yantabulla on Saturday, 24th January, with people present from…

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Sale of Band House

The Western Herald · Friday 6 March 1970 · page 8

At Darling Shire Council Meeting on February 24th, Authority was requested to affix the…

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Editorial Bourke Rescue Society —A Dedicated Band of Men

The Western Herald · Friday 6 March 1970 · page 6

Over the years little has been heard, or read about, one of the most essential Societies we have in Bourke. Only when there is a drowning, or if a person is lost, have most local residents realised that we have those…

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Dance Tonight

The Western Herald · Friday 10 April 1970 · page 10

Hope interested Dancers have their Roaring Twenties outfits ready for tonight's Charity Dance, Remember,…

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Convent Ball Tonight 25 Debutantes

The Western Herald · Friday 17 April 1970 · page 1

A capacity crowd is expected to attend tonights Annual Convent Ball at which 25 young ladies of Bourke and District will make their entry into the social life of the District…

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25 Debutantes Presented at Annual Convent Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1970 · page 1

Photographed are the 25 Debutantes at Friday night's Convent Ball. They are from left to right. Above, Back Row: MARGARET COUGHLAN, ROBYN SIMMONDS, SHARON LOWE, JANICE GRAY, LYNN BOWDEN, JUDYRUDD, SUE SWINTON. Seated: CHERYL PEARSON, WENDY GIBBONS, MAREE BENTLEY, MARGARET GARDINER and GAI MACLEOD In the picture below are, Back Row: WENDY-ANN GIBBS, CATHERINE BROWNETTE, GAI GAITER,…

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Band Instruments

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1970 · page 3

"Following requests Hint the instruments be loaned to the band members for Anzac Day March, I…

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Enngonia Theatre Restaurant

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1970 · page 12

Many and very favourable have been the comments from those who attended last Saturday's Theatre…

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Enngonia's Period Costume Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1970 · page 6

Our next Centenary function of course is the Period Costume Ball on Saturday, 13th June…

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Enngonia Centenary Period Costume Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 29 May 1970 · page 1

Bookings are now open for the Enngonia War Memorial Hall Period Costume Cabaret Ball, to be…

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June Busy Month for Enngonia Centenary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 5 June 1970 · page 2

Plans are set for a wonderful Hall Decoration Scheme, The foyer will be transformed into an 1870 Drawing Room to celebrate our Centenary and the Hall proper will have a red, white and blue theme to celebrate Captain Cook's…

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Enngonia Centenary Period Costume Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 12 June 1970 · page 6

The Enngonia Centenary function for June will take the form of a Period Costume Ball and will be held…

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Darling Shire Council Meetinq- May 26 BAND

The Western Herald · Friday 12 June 1970 · page 5

A letter was received from Mr. A. Coughlan stating every effort is boing made to reform the band…

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At Centenary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 19 June 1970 · page 9

Well known Enngonia personalities, HORACE and ELLA HARDY in period costumes at the Ball last Saturday. Horace won a prize for being one of the most original costumes…

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Enngonia Centenary Ball a Gay Affair

The Western Herald · Friday 19 June 1970 · page 1

Gentlemen in top hats and tails escorted their ladies who were attired in Period Costumes with Bonnets and Bustles to the Centenary Historical Ball held in the War Memorial Hall, Enngonia,…

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Dressed up for the Period Costume Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 19 June 1970 · page 5

Pictured arc MR. AND MRS. VAL EGAN, of "Thurmylae," Enngonia, who attended the Ball last Saturday night…

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More About Enngonia Centenary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 June 1970 · page 8

The following items, relating to Enngonia's Centenary Ball, held on Saturday, June 13th, have…

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Dancing at Enngonia Centenary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 June 1970 · page 3

MR. AND MRS. ROY PAGETT, "Winrae," are pictured enjoying an Old Time Waltz at the recent Enngonia Centenary Period Costume Ball…

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