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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 4 of 40

Log Cabin Ball Mr. Heavener's Fine Gesture To R.C. Community GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 6

Some 700 people attended the ball held on Anniversary" night to mark, the opening of the new and novel "Log Cabin" Hall. A sum of £135 was taken…

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The Talkies Royal Theatre, Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday. "Wee Willie Winkie," with Shirley Temple and Victor McLAGLEN

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 1

Kipling's famous story brought to the screen in spectacular production of gallant action at India's untamed Khyber Pass…

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Bluebird Dance Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

The members of the West Wyalong Bluebird Dance Club are reminded that a Club dance will be held in the C.W.A. Hall West Wyalong, on…

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Strand Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 6

"Maytime", based on the unforgettable play by Rida Johnson Young, comes to the Strand Theatre to-night for a four-night season. Jeanette…

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Studio Theatre "Oil for the Lamps of China"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

Only once in a long, long time, there comes to the screen a picture of such vital import, gripping power and amazing human interest, as "Oil for the…

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Grand Concert At Weethalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

In this issue a grand concert is advertised by the Rankins Springs-Weethalle Presbyterian Church, and will be held at Weethalle on Saturday…

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The Talkies Royal Theatre, Saturday. "Song of Freedom," with Paul Robeson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

Paul Robeson's magnificent voice and commanding screen presence is again presented at the Royal Theatre on Saturday night in "The Song of…

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Strand Theatre "Maytime"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

To-night is the final screening of "Maytime" at the Strand Theatre. The management report that this special has broken all records for three nights…

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Studio Theatre "The Petrified Forest"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 10

"The Petrified Forest" was the Broadway stage success of last year, and Leslie Howard the star, achieved a personal popularity unrivalled in the…

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Cricket Dance To Be Held At Burcher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

As the cricket season draws to a close, the Burcher Cricket Club will celebrate a social in the Burcher Hall ou Tuesday. 3rd March…

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For Hospital Funds Ball and Fete at Quandialla Organisers Prepare QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

On Wednesday next in the show pavilion a Sesqui-Centenary Ball, in aid of the hospital. Is to be held. Here is an opportunity to celebrate the…

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Mount Hope Successful Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

The Mount Hope Cricket Club held their annual ball on the 29th January, in the local hall and as usual, it proved a financial success. The night…

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The Talkies Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 1

"Broadway Melody of 1938," with Robert Taylor and Eleanor Powell. Broadway picks up its drooping ears like an old fire horse at the…

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The Big Fight Aussie Theatre, Condobolin. Friday, 18th, FEBRUARY, 1938

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 2

Promoted at great expense, this will definitely be the outstanding heavy-weight contest staged in the Central West. Patrons can confidently…

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Benefit Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

An energetic committee of friends and sympathisers are organising a benefit old-time dance for the widow of the late Harry Wright. The dance…

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Studio Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Who doesn't remember "The Gold Diggers of Broadway"? One of our first musicals and perhaps the brightest extravaganza of our time. Now…

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Strand Theatre "Wings Over Honolulu"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

"Wings Over Honolulu," the film which opens at the Strand Theatre tonight, for three nights, hits a new high note in dramatic entertainment. With…

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"Souls at Sea" Mighty Sea Deama At Rio Open Air Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

The long-heralded "Souls at Sea." at the Tivoli this Tues. Wed. Thurs for these many months will arrive at the Rio Open Air Theatre. West…

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Old-time Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The benefit old-time dance to be held in the Town Hall next Wednesday night, to aid the widow and family of the late Harry Wright, promises to…

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Studio Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

With Virgin forests of the northwest as its background, and a feud between rival lumber companies as its theme, "God's Country and the…

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