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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1974

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Seven Debutantes for Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 3 May 1974 · page 1

Seven young ladies will make their official entry into the social life of Bourke at the Catholic Ball, which will be held tonight in the War Memorial Hall. The girls making their debut are as follows:…

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Enjoying the Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 10 May 1974 · page 11

LEN and CORRY VAN HUISSTEDE, pictured enjoying the music provided by the Tymekeepers Orchestra. The Van Huisstede’s are mine hosts of the Central AustralianHotel. JANICE GRAY and TONY TENGSTROM, at the catholic Ball…

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Seven Debutantes at Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 10 May 1974 · page 1

The seven debutantes at the Catholic Ball last Friday night were received by Father Colmer, Parish Priest of Cobar. The Matron of Honour, Mrs. Mary McAtamney, introduced each…

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Seven debs at Bourke ball

Western Magazine · Monday 13 May 1974 · page 5

Pictured are Vic and Margaret Brain of Gilgandra, viewing the 120 stone display…

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Carter gets the ball away

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1974 · page 13

Nyngan’s Rugby League Coach “NUGGET” CARTER, gets die ball way to his supports in the match against Bourke last Sunday. Bourke won the game 69 points to 13. Carter gave an “Artie Beetson” type display and caused the Bourke forwards plenty of worry. Until his condition ran out he was the best forward on the field. Jeffries scores for Bourke…

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“Theatre of Blood”

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1974 · page 11

When the London Theatre critics scorned the work of Edward Lionheart (Vincent Price) strange things began…

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Taking a Punt We Weren't Far Off the Footy Ball!

Western Magazine · Monday 3 June 1974 · page 12

Events have proved in recent weeks that two of my recent suggestions are beginning to bear fruit, if you like to put it that way. It has taken the Australian Rugby selectors…

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Cronin’s Caught with the Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 7 June 1974 · page 1

KEVIN CRONIN (Wing) Bourke’s most improved footballer in last Sunday’s match against Goodooga, is caught by Goodooga’s full back Steele. Full football coverage appears on page 10…

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Ballet Concert Tonight

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1974 · page 1

Tonight at the Oxley Hall a ballet concert will be staged. The concert has 40 girls taking part in various…

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Ballet Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 2 August 1974 · page 1

A very successful concert was held in the Oxley Hall last Friday night in which 49 children took part…

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Enjoying the Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 9 August 1974 · page 2

STEVE and MARJ PAYTON pictured at the Legacy Ball last Friday night…

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All Dressed-up for the Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 9 August 1974 · page 10

BOB and MAR J REYNOLDS, LES PEARSON and PETER EDGLEY, dressed-up for Legacy's “A Night in the Orient” Dinner Ball held last Friday night…

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Prizewinners at Legacy’s “A Night in the Orient” Ball Legacy Ball a Great Success

The Western Herald · Friday 9 August 1974 · page 1

A capacity crowd attended the Legacy Ball last Friday night. The theme this year being “A Night in the…

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Legacy Ball

Western Magazine · Monday 12 August 1974 · page 10

The Legacy Ball is highlight of the social round in Bourke and this year's was no exception. The function was opened by the President of Sydney Legacy, Mr Rusty Fielder. Prize for the best ladies costume was won by…

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"Thunder Ball"

The Western Herald · Friday 23 August 1974 · page 10

Technicolor, it is the latest in the exciting series, which began with "Dr. No." the was followed with…

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Apex News Apex Ball 20Th September

The Western Herald · Friday 23 August 1974 · page 6

Tickets are now available at Winchcombe Carson Ltd. from Graham Law at a cost of $14 a double…

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Enngonia Primary School Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 23 August 1974 · page 4

Even an Eastern King living in a palace full of beautiful princesses can have big problems when…

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High School Students Attend Concert at Dubbo

The Western Herald · Friday 23 August 1974 · page 14

Twenty-four pupils of Bourke High School left at 8 a. m. last Thursday, 15th August, by bus to attend a…

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Bourke High School Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 20 September 1974 · page 14

Over 70 pupils of Bourke High School are practising for a concert to be held next Thursday 26th…

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High School Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1974 · page 1

On Thursday, 26th September, the High School presented a concert at the Oxley Hall. The programme…

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