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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Strand Theatre "Show Boat"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 12

The music of "Show Boat," composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, has gained such popularity that all the original…

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Picnic and Dance Sports Gathering at Ironbarks Progress Assn. Outing IRONBARKS, Mon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 8

The Ironbarks Prograss Association held a very successful sports meeting last Wednesday, in one of Mr. P. Russell's paddocks, adjoining…

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Irish Concert Creates New Standard Visitors' Grand Performance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 1

"I have never witnessed any dancing displays in Ireland which could surpass those which I have seen to-night," was a statement…

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Capital Concert Far West Health Scheme Entertainment De Luxe

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 1

Once again the annual concert by leading Sydney artists in aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme drew a packed house to…

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Band Sunday at Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 March 1937 · page 2

Grenfell Band journeyed to Young yesterday to take part in that town's band display. There were nine bands in attendance, and a very fine sight it…

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50-50 Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 6

A reminder is given of the 50-50 dance being held in the Town Hall to-night In aid of the funds of Forbes Football Club. Edwards' Orchestra…

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Strand Theatre "Show Boat"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 2

Music and romance and drama, fused together by magic that weaves an enchanting spell. This briefly describes "Show Boat," which made its…

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Grenfell Orchestra Engaged. Rhythm Kings Selected From Nine Tenders

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

Nine tenders— one local and others from Bathurst, Orange, Grenfell and neighbouring towns— were before the Hospital Movie Ball sub-committee…

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Strand Theatre "Show Boat"

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

In "Show Boat" you will hear marvellous songs. But there is a great deal more than music to held you spellbound in "Show Boat." There is…

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Greenethorpe St. Patricks Night Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 1

Last Wednesday night a ball was held in the S.M. Hall to aid the funds or the local Catholic Church. Although the crowd was not a large…

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West Milby Pleasant Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 6

There was a delightful little concert staged at Milby Hall on Saturday night in aid of the Methodist Church. The artists were really…

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Coronation Ball For Kikoira B.N.A.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 2

All roads will lead to Kikoira Public Hall on Friday, 2nd April, when a Coronation Ball, in aid of the Kokoira branch of the Bush Nursing…

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F.W. Children's Health Scheme Dance on 6th APRIL

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 3

A dance in aid of the funds of the Far West Children's Health Scheme will be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, 6th April. A dainty supper…

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Special Talkies At the Tivoli Theatre Big Easter Attractions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 1

The special attraction at the Tivoii Talkies on Saturday night of this week will be "Go Into Your Dance,' starring A1 Johnson the jazz singer,…

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Outside a Country Dance Thefts From Cars "A Warning" Says P.M.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 9

William Ricketts, 21, a resident of Young, pleaded guilty to four charges of stealing from motor cars which were parked outside the Kingsvale…

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Tennis Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 2

The Tennis dance held by the Town Club in the Masonic Hall last Saturday night was well attended. It was considered to be one of the…

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General News the Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 3

"The Voice of Bugle Ann" with Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan and Eric Linden. Gripping human drama…

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Weethalle Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 3

The Weethale Diggers' Ball, one of the big social events of the year, will be held in the Majestic Theatre, on Wednesday, 14th April. The…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre, Tuesday, Wednesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 3

"Romeo and Juliet," with Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard. When one is asked to choose the picture that proved satisfying in all…

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Shirley Ann Richards Australian Film Star for Movie Ball

Cowra Free Press · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 8

Assured by the best judges of a high place in the firmament of filmdom, Shirley Ann Richards—nineteen, vivacious and…

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