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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre, Tuesday, Wednesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 2

"A Woman Rebels," with Katharine Hepburn and Herbert Marshall. A drama that speaks from the deep heart of one glorious woman to the…

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The Movie Ball to Be Again Held This Year. on Coronation Night—may 12th

Cowra Free Press · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 6

Most of our readers will remember the great success scored last year by that prince of organisers, Mr. Harry Amrstrong,…

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Strand :: :: Theatre Australia's Latest Movie

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 2

Under the title of "Orphan of the Wilderness" Cinesound Productions Ltd., have made a refreshing romance, set amid the grandeur of our great…

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"A Message to Garcia" at the Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 1

"A Message to Garcia" starring Wallace Beery, Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles, a story of the glorious and boisterous venture that…

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658 Deaths Big Fire in Theatre 30 Buildings Destroyed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 1

The Tokio Theatre, built of wood and plaster, and which was crammed with 1,500 people caught fire at Antung in Nacburia, resulting in the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

"Small Town Girl," with Janet Gaynor and Robert Taylor. The star of the immortal "Seventh Heaven," Janet Gaynor, and the…

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Rio Theatre Two Good Pictures

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

"Petticoat Fever." starring Myrpa Loy. and "Half Angel" starring Fran cis Dee and Brian Donlevy are the echief attractions at the Rio Open…

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Parkes Military Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 1

Parkes Light Horse Auxiliary, under the secretaryship of Miss Helen McGlynn is busily engaged-with arrangements for its military ball, to…

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Strand Theatre "The Suicide Club"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

Robet Montgomery, suavest and most nonchalant young lover of the screen today has made love to countless leading women in films,…

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Dance at Garema In Aid of Hall Funds GAREMA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 6

At the local hall last Friday, night, a dance was held in aid of hall funds. The attendance was not as good as was expected, many residents being…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 4

"The Count of Monte Crristo," with Robert Donat and Elissa Landi Convicted without trial .... condemned without mercy…

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In the Steps of St. Paul Article No. 35. Knife Dance at a Wedding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 3

In my last article I described how, coming to the lonely Turkish village of Akar Kuey on the edge of the plain, I saw a ram garlanded for…

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Strand Theatre "The Flying Doctor"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

"The Plying Doctor" depicts a phase of life typically Australian, and reflects a national spirit. The theme of the film is the development of one of…

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F.W.C. Health Scheme Meeting of Committee Dance to Be Held

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

A meeting of the local Committee of the Far West Children's Health Scheme was held at the Sh[?] Hall on Thursday night last. The chair…

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Far West Children's Health Scheme Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

At the meeting of the local branch of the above scheme, bold last Monday ni[?] was reported that, the concort party from Sydney would visit…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

Jack London's "White Fang," sequel to "Call of the Wild," with Lightning, the wonder dog, Michael Whalen, Jean Muir and Slim…

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Correspondence Salvation Army Band. (To the Editor "Grenfell Record.")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

Sir,—I have noticed a letter signed "Driver," who wishes to have the Salvation Army put off the main street on Saturday nights, as he complains…

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Strand Theatre "Petticoat Fever"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

The new picture is "Petticoat Fever," coming to the Strand Theatre tonight for a three night season. It was adapted from the stage success of the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre, Tuesday, Wednesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 3

"Private Number," with Robert Taylor and Loretta Young. What is being acclaimed as the screen's perfect love team comes to…

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Strand Theatre "Smartest Girl in Town."

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 8

Gene Raymond, who on different occasions displayed his pleasing voice in musical sequences in some of the pictures in which he has appeared,…

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