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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1970

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Diggers Race Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 3 July 1970 · page 10

A very large erowd, estimated at 400 portions, attended the Diggers Ball at the War Memorial Hall on…

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Bookings for Legacy Ball Open

The Western Herald · Friday 3 July 1970 · page 12

Table bookings for the 1970 Cabaret Ball of the Bourke-Brewarrina Torchbearers for Legacy Group,…

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Yantabulla Snow Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 17 July 1970 · page 1

Don't forget the Yantabulla Snow Ball to be held in the Yantabulla Memerial Hall, tomorrow night…

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Legacy Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 24 July 1970 · page 6

The Annual Legacy Ball will be held this year on 7th August, Theme: "Captain Cook Bi-Centenary."…

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Snow Ball at Yantabulla (CONTRIBUTED)

The Western Herald · Friday 24 July 1970 · page 8

The Yantabulla Christmas Tree Club held their Annual Ball at the Yantabulla War Memorial Hall on Saturday, 18th July, 1970. The Hall was beautifully…

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Legacy Ball Only a Week Away

The Western Herald · Friday 31 July 1970 · page 2

There is not much time left for you to plan your costumes for the Annual Legacy Ball which is to be…

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Legacy Ball Tonight

The Western Herald · Friday 7 August 1970 · page 1

The Annual Legacy Cabaret Ball will be held in the War Memorial Hall tonight. The theme for this years…

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Prize Winners at Legacy Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 14 August 1970 · page 10

Pictured at last Friday's Legacy Ball are two of the prizewinners. At left is JOHNN[?] HARROD, "A Convict," who took the prize for the most original gent. On the right is "The Quaker Lady," MARGARET FINLAY, who was judged the best Lady…

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Legacy Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 14 August 1970 · page 6

A surprisingly good crowd of almost 400 people attended the Annual Legacy Ball, held in the War Memorial Hall last Friday night. The attendance was slightly down on previous years…

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Ball and Procession Added Attractions for 1970 Bourke Show

The Western Herald · Friday 14 August 1970 · page 1

It has been decided to conduct a Ball and a Street Procession as added attractions for the 1970 Bourke Show. This was announced this week by the Acting Show…

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Enngonia C.W.A. Mannequin Parade and Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 14 August 1970 · page 6

The Enngonia C.W.A. Committee held their Centenary function by presenting a Mannequin Parade and Concert Programme on Saturday, evening, 8th August, 1970. The C.W.A. Ladies…

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Louth Races Barbecue and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 21 August 1970 · page 3

After Saturday's Race Meeting at Louth, the venue shifted from the Racecourse to the Louth Hall for the Barbecue and Dance. The Barbecue once again…

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At the Centenary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 28 August 1970 · page 18

MR. and MRS. HORACE HARDY in period costume. This photo was taken at the Centenary Ball where Horace won a prize for being one of the most original costumes,…

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At the Pioneers Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 28 August 1970 · page 20

Pictured from left to right: WIN PAGETT, BRIAN PAGETT, MARK SCOTT, KATHY HARRIS, MRS. MARY PAGETT, ROY PAGETT, SANDRA STAGGS, IAN CLARKE. GEOFF, and JUDY JAKINS, of "Eureka Plains."…

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At The Period Costume Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 28 August 1970 · page 6

RICHARD and TONI RIDGE, of "Nulty Springs," were pictured at the Centenary Period Costume Bail held at Enngonia on Saturday, June 13th. Toni is one of the Publicity Officers for the Enngonia Centenary Committee…

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Snapped at the Centenary Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 28 August 1970 · page 5

MR. and MRS. HARRY CONROY, of "Dunsandle"…

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Enngonia C.W.A. Mannequin Parade and Concert (Reprinted from "The Western Herald," of August 14th, contributed by "An Observer")

The Western Herald · Friday 28 August 1970 · page 8

The Enngonia C.W.A. Committee held their Centenary function by presenting a Mannequin Parade and Concert Programme on Saturday, evening, 8th August, 1970. The C.W.A. Ladies…

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"Opinion" Column We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by our correspondents, — Ed, W.H. (To The Editor "The Western Herald," Bourke) Band Recitals River View Farm, Bourke, 2840. 22/8/70

The Western Herald · Friday 28 August 1970 · page 9

Dear Sir, — what has Cunnamulla got that Bourke has not? I was in Cunnamulla last Sunday night and at a free Band Recital in the Hall,…

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Darling Shire Band

The Western Herald · Friday 11 September 1970 · page 1

It was pleasing to hear the Darling Shire Band at the Showground last Saturday. Their playing of the…

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Show Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 11 September 1970 · page 1

The Show Ball was held on Friday evening and organisers were bitterly disappointed with the…

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