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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

786 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 40

The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 3

"My Dear Miss Aldrich," with Eldna May Oliver, Walter Pidgeon and Maureen O'Sullivan. If there is any serious doubt as…

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Strand Theatre "Topper"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 11

This picture, which comes to the Strand Theatre to-night, was hilariously received by packed audiences as one of the top comedies of the season at…

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Old Time Dance at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 5

An old time dance, in a'd of the Tullibigeal Church of England will be held at Tullibigeal on Wednesday 13th July. Coc. Towers' Dance Band…

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W.W. Digger's Ball Tuesday, 2nd August

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

The West Wyalong Diners' annual ball will be held in the MasonicHall, West, Wyalong, on Tuesday, 2nd August. The Committee is ahcady…

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Ungarie Show Ball To-morrow Night.. (Friday)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

An anniversary ball in aid of the Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association will be held in the Memorial Hall, Ungarie to-morrow (Friday) night 8th July. A…

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The Scottish Ball of 1938 Brilliant Function Expected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

The West Wyalong Scottish Ball of 1938 will be held in the Masonic Hall next Tuesday evening, the 12th July. It is expected that the hall will be…

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Well Sustained Funds of Ambulance Despite Big Ball Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 11

In the absence of the treasurer, Mr. Alf. Wheeler, station officer, submitted the financial statement to Monday night's meeting of…

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Parish Ball Preliminary Goolagong Function Competition Results GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 8

A preliminary function to help defray expenses of the annual Parish Ball on July 20, was organised by Miss Graham and held in the local hall last…

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Wirrinya Ball To Aid Ambulance £ 18 Profit WIRRINYA. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 8

A ball organised by Wlrrinya residents in aid of Forbes Ambulance, was held in the local hall recently. Although rain threatened, the night was…

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Funds Wanted Cycle Club to Stage Dance Old-Time Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 10

In an effort to raise £50 to enable Forbes to again stage a monster cycling carnival similar to that held last New Year's Day, when…

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Good Night For Those Who Dared Garema Dance GAREMA. Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 8

To increase the funds of the Church of England a dance was staged at the local hall last Friday night but owing to very unpleasant weather, bad roads…

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Town Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 2

A meeting of the band committee was held on Friday night. Present: Messrs. J. V. Thompson, (President), W. H. Gray, J. Gibson…

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Nelungaloo Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 6

The Nelungaloo Hall Ball, held in the Nelungaloo Hall on Tuesday night, proved one of the most successful functions of its kind this…

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Blue and Gold. Pretty Decorations For C.W.A. Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 2

Last Thursday night was ideal for dancing on a well prepared floor at the Central Hall for the eighty couples who attended the Country Women's Association's annual ball. Features of the function were pretty decorations, bright dance music and…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. "Checkers," with Jane Withers, Stuart Erwin and Una Merkel

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 3

There will be wild excitement and cheers as Jane Withers rides down the home stretch in "Checkers," her newest 20 Century-Fox picture, but…

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Old Students' Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

There's still time to make arrangements to attend the High School Old Students' dance in the Parish Hall to night. And don't start asking…

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Town Band Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the West Wjaloug Town Band will be hold in the Memorial Hall. West Wyalong on Wednesday night of this…

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'West Wyalong Scottish Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

Lust-minute news from the Scottish "front" is that all arrangements are complete for the Scottish ball to be hold in the Masonic Hall to-mor[?]…

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Alleena News Tennis Club Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 4

A most successful dance was held on Wednesday. 29th June, in the Springwod Hall, over 70 couples being present. Smith orchestra provided…

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Strand Theatre "The Buccaneer"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 6

Vividly painted one one of the most glowing canvases in history, Cecil B. De Mille's most unforgettable film, brings to roaring life the rowdiest, most…

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