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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

770 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 39

Strand Theatre "One in a Million"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 4

With Sonja Henie, Queen of the Silvery Skates, executing dazzling dances on crystal ice and romancing with Don Ameche, Adolpe Menjou pulling…

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Coronation Ball a Quandialla Celebration QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 6

Next Wednesday a grand ball is being held in the Showground Hall to celebrate Coronation Day. A number of debutantes will be presented to…

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O.S. UNION Now Firmly Established Ball in July

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 1

If the depth of enthusiasm among the organisers recently appointed by the High School Old Students' Union to shoulder the…

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Empire Day Public Schools Celebrate Impressive Addresses at Strand Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 3

BETWEEN seven and eight hundred children of the Forbes public schools assembled at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday morning to take part in the annual Empire Day celebrations. Empire Day, which is the anniversary of the birthday of…

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Night of Delight Annual Diggers' Ball Another Grand Success Proceeds Estimate £60

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 2

ONCE again the now highly reputed Diggers' Ball, recognised as the outstanding event on the local social calendar, has ushered in the winter ball series, and again has established a precedent of grand-scale success which will impel other ball…

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General News Night Owls' Dance Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 2

In our advertising columns it will be seen that the Night Owls' Orchestra has been re-organised, and can now supply up to six players. This…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 3

"Girl in a Million," with Sonja Henie, eJan Herscholt and Noel Sparks. Smash musical hit, "Girl in a…

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200 Tickets Sold Wednesday Night's Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 1

All roads will lead to the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Wednesday night of this week, where the Coronation night dance will be held and…

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Strand Theatre "Girl in a Million"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 2

Star-radiant, laugh-lavish and melody-laden with romance and drama in stunning snow-silvered settings, "Girl In a Million," the Twentieth…

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The Juvenile Ball Hundreds of Fancy Costumes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 4

But If the promoters were pleased, with the outcome of Thursday night's pageant, what must have been their feelings with regard to the following…

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Blow Clear Catholic Ball To-night (Tuesday)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 2

A reminder is given that the Catholic annual ball will be held at Blow Clear to-night, (Tuesday), Arrangements are well in hand for a…

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Picnic Race Ball Extraordinary Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 2

No one ever expects the Picnic Race Ball to be anything but a big success, for it has an established reputation as being one of the best…

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General News the Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 2

"Can this be Dixie," with Jane Withers and Slim Summerville. Laughs from the land of cotton, songs with southern charm and…

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Dancers Sang After Coronation Ceremony a Loyal. Tribute at the Combined Sports Ball

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 1

When it had been announced through (he wireless that the coronation of Their Majesties bad taken place, the 120 couples…

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Methodist Concert

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 10

To the large and appreciative audience, which on Monday night, chose the Masonic hall as its rendezvous, was presented a…

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Coronation Ball Wirrinya Celebrates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 8

An excellent crowd of dancers attended the Coronation Ball held at Wirrinya hall. The function was held in aid of the hall funds which…

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Strand Theatre "The Plainsman"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 5

Over 2000 Cheyenne Indians from, the Tongue River reservation were put to work, in the battle scenes of "The Plainsman," which begins on Tuesday,…

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Tallimba Notes Cathol'c Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 7

The first ball or the season at Talimba was the Catholic Ball on Tuesday evening. It was a brilliant success. The Hall had many hours of…

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Catholic Ball Success at Blow Clear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

The Catholic annual ball at Blow Clear on Tuesday night was a most successful and enjoyable function. The attendance was not quite so…

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Great Success Juvenile Fancy Dress Dance Ooma Celebrates OOMA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

On the night of Friday, May 7, a very successful juvenile fancy dress dance was held at Ooma Hall. The function was organised by the…

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