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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 4 of 39

Diggers' Ball Invitation to W. M. Hughes To Perform Opening

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held on Friday night, a letter was received…

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Crippled Children Concert at Forbes Saturday, March 13

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 4

Stricken with Infantile paralysis when ten months old, Baby Sam's home was at least a hundred miles from the nearest doctor. He was…

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Local News the Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 1

"Fury," with Spencer Tracy and Sylvia Sydney. A new costarring romantic team—a European director who has…

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Birthday Party and Dance Garema Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

A very pleasant evening was spent on Tuesday at Garema Hall, the occasion being the "coming of age" of Mr. W. Crouch. Friends gathered…

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Cricket Dance At Garema GAREMA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

The Garema cricket club held a dance last Friday night, at the local hall, which was well attended, and the club should benefit considerably…

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Strand Theatre "Three Live Ghosts''

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 4

What happens when three soldiers return from a German prison camp to find themselves officially "dead" is amusingly told on the screen of the…

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Quandialla Concert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 5

A very pleasant concert programme was given in the Qaundialla Hall on Wednesday night last by the following members of the West Wyalong…

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Bright Concert Promised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 4

when curtains of the Town Hall are swept. aside on Tuesday, March 16, .the night of the annual St. Patrick Day's, concert, a host of new…

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Euchre Party & Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

The above was held at the Convent School last Friday night and was most successful. The winners of the euchre prizes were Miss Longbein…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre, Tuesday, Wednesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 1

"Roberta," with Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Irene Dunne. Freddie Astaire .... there's so much to say about him, it's hard to…

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Fashions When You Dance. Lat[?]t Advice on Evening Wear

Cowra Free Press · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 8

When choosing a fr[?]ck for dancing, it is just as well to remember that it is for dancing, and not just for late-afternoon parties, dinners,…

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Strand Theatre "Libelled Lady"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

Four outstanding stars glitter in the film firmament at the Strand Theatre where the new "Metro-Goldwyn Mayer hit, "Libelled Lady," opened…

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Old-time Dance This Wednesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

A. 100 per cent old time dance will be held in the' Canberra Hall, Barmedman this Wednesday night, and dancing will continue until 2 am…

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Are Ball at Adelongj Chemist Shop Struck No One Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 6

Exploding with the roar of a thousand cannons, smashing the top of a chemist shop,and plunging the whole, town into darkness, a fireball…

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Far West Children Next Saturday's Concert A Word About the Artists

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

Next Saturday night, in Forbes Town Hall, the annual concert in aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme will be held, and a…

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Cowra District Band Annual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 4

On opening the annual meeting of the Cowra District Band, held on Tuesday night, last year’s President, Mr. J…

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The Shamrock Ball an Outstanding Success

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 5

The Shamrock Ball the happy culmination to the St. Patrick‘s Day Sports, took place in the Lyric Hail last night. And joyous…

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General News the Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 4

"The Three Wise Guys." Entertainment for all, with Robert Young, Betty Furness, Bruce Cabot and others provide laughs and fast-moving…

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"Dark Angel" Showing at "Aussie Theatre," Wednesday, Thursday & FRIDAY, 17th 18th & 19th March

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

Fredric March, Merle Oberon and Herbert Marshall play the three lovers tossed helplessly about by the relentless tides of life in "The Dark…

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Strand Theatre "Romeo and Juliet"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

This is a magnificently-produced, splendidly-acted, and profoundly moving picture. Although Howard and Norma Shearer, as Romeo and Juliet,…

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