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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 8 of 32

Splendid Start. Parkes Symphony Orchestra. Public Support Needed

Western Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 10

Mr. F. L. Jefferys writes: The good people who disbelieved that Parkes possessed sufficient talent to form a really first-class Symphony…

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On the Ball. Football Flashes

Western Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 7

Norman Quinn is badly needed in the pack, both for his play and also for his leadership. Quinn is indispensible in the Parkes forwards…

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Musical Symphony Orchestra. An Old Programme

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

The proprietor of the "Champion" (Mr. W. Giles) having been asked by the promoters of the new Symphony Orchestra his opinion and advice regarding its success has contributed the following: What do I think of the proposed…

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Empire Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 8

The Committee supervising the arrangements for the Empire Ball, on May 27, are getting the floor of the Picture Palace thoroughly…

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Hockey Girls' Dance

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 8

As usual the Hockey Club dance, held at West's Hall last night, was a great success, about 200 couples being present. Dancing was kept up…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 3

A successful euchre party and dance in aid Catholic Church was held in the Star Theatre on Tuesday night. There was a large gathering…

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Banks' Cricket Club Dance

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 8

On Tuesday night there were about 50 couples present at the Banks' Cricket Club dance, held in the Masonic Hall. The arrangements…

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The Talkies. Broadway Theatre

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 6

To-night and Friday the star film at the Broadway Theatre will be "The Call of the Flesh," featuring Ramon Novarro, with a selected…

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R.c. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 7

The annual Catholic Ball will be held at Ungarie on Monday, 29th June, the music for which will be supplied by the West Wyalong Gloomchasers…

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C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 7

As previously announced the annual ball in aid of the Ungarie Church of England, will be held in the Lyceum Theatre, on Wednesday, 10th June…

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Walli C. of E. Dance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

It was thought, owing to the universal depression existing, that it was quite possible for the annual Church of England dance would…

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Calleen Dance Postponed Till Thursday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 7

The annual dance in aid of the Calleen Hall funds, which was to have been held on Thursday night, 14th instant, has been postponed till…

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Hospital Ball a Great Social Success.but the Inclement Weather Spoils It Financially

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 5

Thanks to the artistic skill of Mesdames J. P. McPhee and C. K. Alien, who had also the assistance of Mr. Allen and a…

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Hockey Club Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

The first entertainment to raise funds for the relief of distress was held in the Presbyterian Hall on Saturday night, when the Grenfell Girls'…

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Broadway Theatre

Western Champion · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 6

To-night the principal attraction attraction at the Broadway Theatre will be "Stolen Heaven," featuring Nancy Carroll, with an all-British…

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General News Hospital Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

The event of the season—the Hospital Ball—will be held in the Star Theatre on Thursday night next. Old time and modern dancing to music…

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The Talkies. Broadway Theatre. "East Lynne" Coming

Western Champion · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 10

"East Lynne," the talkie adaption of the famous novel and stage play, will be shown at the Broadway Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday…

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Calleen Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

A reminder is given that a grand social will be held in the Calleen Hall on Thursday next. This function is being held in lieu of the annual ball…

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Madhatters' Dance To-night (Tuesday)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 1

The Madhatters' dance organised by the local branch of the C.W.A., in aid of the Wyalong District Hospital, will be held in the Masonic Hall to-night…

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National Anthem At Local Pictures

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 1

The local Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Club, and the Parents and Citizens, Association. recently made a request to the proprietor of the local…

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