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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

622 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 32

Pyjamas That Dance

Western Champion · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

Clothes that are frothy and feminine are the 'atest thing in chic for the dancing season, so Frances Dee, who is appearing in Paramount's "An…

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Football Euchre Party and Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

The above, held in the showground pavilion last night, was largely attended, there being close on 100 couples present. The euchre…

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C.W.A. Forthcoming Ball. TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 11

The Tullamore branch of the C.W.A. held the usual monthly meeting' on Saturday afternoon, last. The President, Mrs; Blyth, occupied the chair…

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Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 7

The annual ball in aid of the Ungarie Catholic Church, will be held in the Lyceum Theatre, Ungarie, on Monday, 10 th August. The Gloomchasers…

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Strand Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

The Strand Theatre is presenting two big pictures that have made names for themselves in the movie world. "The Way of a Sailor," with…

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Ungarie Catholic Ball Monday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 6

A final reminder is given in this issue that the annual Catholic Ball will be held in the Lyceum Hall Ungarie on Monday next, 10th August…

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The Talkies Theatre Cowra Programme

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 3

A special treat is in store for talkie fans this Saturday and Monday, when the spectacular, all-color production, “Song of the Flame,” will…

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Wheat Growers Association Successful Ball at Weethalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

Patrons of the first annual ball of the Wheatgrowers' Association hold on Friday, 31st July, were amazed at the Wonderful success achieved by the…

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Collegiate Ball Another Happy Function Marist Brothers' Benefit "Bull" Fight

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

Moods of popular fancy are fickle. Especially does this apply to entertainments. So many avenues of novelty-attractions have…

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Special Spring Display . at Messrs. Reid, Smith’s Ltd. Big Store in a Specially Prepared Miniature Theatre

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 3

It is now six years since Messrs. Reid. Smith Ltd. held a mannequin parade in their then new store, but so successful was…

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Wattamondara Unemployed Concert

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 5

The clouds of depression were swept from the minds of there who attended the concert rendered by the Cowra unemployed troupe on…

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Band Amalgamation

Western Champion · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 6

At a meeting of the District Band Board and Bandsmen, held on Friday the proposals for amalgamation of both local bands were fully…

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The Talkies. Broadway Theatre. Coming Attractions

Western Champion · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 1

The principal attractions at the Broadway Theatre to-night will be Edward E. Horton in "Six Cylinder Love" and Elsie Ferguson in…

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Diggers' Ball the Event of the Season. Almost 200 Couples Present

Western Champion · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 7

"Sounds of revelry by night"—for Parkes', "beauty and chivalry" had gathered in the Palace Theatre on Friday night to attend the event of the year, the Diggers' Ball. Almost 200 couples were present…

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Unemployed League Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

The usual weekly dance was held in the L.C.B. Hall on Thursday night last and proved another success. The takings amounted to £8 13s 6d. Expenses…

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Younger Set Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

A final reminder is given that the opening dance of the west Wyalong Younger Set will be held in the Masonic Hall to-night (Tuesday). The…

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“Dirigible” for Theatre Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 3

Local readers of the “Sun” on Saturday were interested in a striking two-page advertisement for “Dirigible,” the latest film sensation…

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The Talkies Theatre Cowra Programme

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 3

“The Lottery Bride” will be the star attraction at the Theatre Cowra this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, when a very attractive…

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Band Amalgamation

Western Champion · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 12

"Musician" writes:—I have been much interested in the proposal to form one strong local hand so as to regain the prestige Parkes held for…

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Local News Grenfell BAND-Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 2

Bradley). Hon. Secretary: Mr. A. Coble. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. C. Schweitzer…

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