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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

714 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 36

Swimming Club Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 April 1936 · page 6

The dance at the swimming reserve last week brought a big crowd, although it was not the spontaneous success these affairs usually are, because…

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Annual Convent Ball

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 9

The annual Koorawatha Convent Ball was held in Kennelly’s Hall on Wednesday last, and was a very successful function both socially…

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The Talkies. Royal-theatre. Saturday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 3

"The Gay Deception," with Francis Lederer and Frances Doe. Gay deceivers turn misunderstanding into a joyous romance…

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Cowra Hospital Movie Ball May 7Th Tin Hares What One Local Body Thinks of Them. Cowra Ambulance Thanks for Assistance

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 7

The following letter received by Secretary Henderson from Superintendent Holland, of the Cowra and District Ambulance, speaks for…

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£21 000 Picture Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 5

A new theatre costing £21,000, with accommodation for 1,350 persons is to be built in Albury by Hoyts Theatres Ltd. It is proposed to have the…

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C. of E. Ball at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

A preliminary announcement appears to-day that the annual ball in aid of the Church of England will be held in the War Memorial Hall,…

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FINED £40 Drink at Dance Police Magistrate's Comment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 9

E. H. Brown, 53, of Ulmara, (North Coast) who pleaded guilty, was fined £40 on a charge of selling liquor, without a licence…

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Memorial Hall at Ungarie Opening Ball Nearly 500 Attend

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

The Ungarie War Memorial Hall was officially opened on Tuesday night last, when a grand opening ball was held. As was confidently expected,…

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Strand Theatre Love Drama Encompasses Span of Life

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 3

A complete span of life, from childhood to old age, is covered in Paramount's screen version of George Du Maurier's well known novel, "Peter…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed From Our Special Correspondents Wandary School Dance Annual Function At Mulyandry Hall

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

The annual dance arranged by the Parents and Citizens' Association of the Wandary School, and held in the Mulyandry hall on Wednesday night,…

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OVER £39 PROFIT On F.W.C.H.S. Concert More Forbes Patients

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 1

At a meeting of the Forbes committee of the Far West Children's Health Scheme the other day, it was reported that the net profit…

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General News the Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday. Wednesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 2

"Broadway Melody of 1936." The greatest musical hit in screen history. So packed with entertainment is "Broadway Melody of 1936," which…

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Another "Troops" Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

It is now some years since "The Troops" conducted a charity ball, but they have all get together again to organise to big old-time ball to raise…

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Strand Theatre "Broadway Melody of 1936"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

Enchanting music, spectacular routines set in backgrounds of unprecedented splendor, a pageant of the world's greatest entertainers headed…

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Methodist Concert Held at Mahda

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 4

The Methodist Harvest Festival concert held in Mahda Hall was attended by a large and representative gathering…

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Easter Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 5

Next Saturday night, 11th April, Royal Hall, in aid of Little Coogee Swimming Club. Novelty Dances and other attractions. Monro's Orchestra…

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Strand Theatre "Broadway Melody of 1936"

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 3

To-night (Thursday) the Strand Theatre will present the final screening of "Broadway Melody of 1936," with its truly remarkable dancing and…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre, Saturday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 3

"The Flame Within," with Herbert Marshall and Ann Harding. A picture that is at once an out-standing dramatic entertainment and…

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Barmedman Masonic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 2

The Barmedman Masonic ball will be held on Wednesday, 17th June. Tenders are invited in this issue for the supply of music for the ball…

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Ungarie Town Band (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 5

Sir,—During the week a suggestion was made that the Ungarie Town Band be revived for the purpose of heading a procession from Meagher…

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