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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

594 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 30

The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 4

"Five of a Kind," with the Dionne Quintuplets, Jean Hersholt, Claire Trevor and Cesar Romero. Jean Hersholt has carved for…

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Far West Concert. Complete Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 2

Last Tuesday night the Central Hall, was packed with a most appreciative audience, many of which were music lovers and looking forward to…

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Radio Dance Band. for Cargelligo Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Billy Shadie's famous Radio Dance Band from tlie Zigfield Cabaret, Sydney,has been specially engaged to supply the music for the Catholic…

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Hospital Ball (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Patient How m I dont Doe? Doctor. Find Patient: That's good, l promised to ake the missus to Hospital…

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Ball for Ambulance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 4

It is the intention of the organisers of the annual Wirrinya ball, which takes place at Wirrinya on Tuesday, June 6, to donate the whole of the ball…

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Kikoira Notes B.N.A. Hospital Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

The Kikoira R.N.A. Hospital Hall, held at Kikoira on May 5th was generally voted an outstanding success, both socially and financially…

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Strand Theatre "Out West with the Hardys"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 4

"Sit tight, folks -- it's that Hardy Family again. This time we bring you the beloved clan in their latest picture -- "Out West With the Hardys" -- and…

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ONLY 120 at Hospital Ball Deplorable Apathy Juvenile Fails, Too

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Most miserably attended Hospital Ball in the history of Forbes was that conducted in the Town Hall on Tuesday…

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Far West Concert At The Tivoli To-night Heavy Bookings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 2

The number of seats reserved for the Far West Concert in the Tivoli Theatre tonight (Thursday) almost constitutes a local record…

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School Concert Large Crowd Delighted Quandi. Treat QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 7

The pupils of St. Brigid's school. Quandialla, produced an excellent night's entertainment on Wednesday last, in the Quandialla Hall…

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G'gong Applauds Pupils' Concert Outstanding Success High-Class Items GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 7

The Log Cabin Hall, Goolagong, was the scene of a pretty concert on Wednesday night. 10th inst., staged by the pupils of the Sisters of Mercy, to a very…

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The Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. Charles moved that a decoration committee be formed, and that a meeting be held at an early date to arrange for decorations…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 2

On Saturday next, 27th May, a Laurel and Hardy picture will be filmed—"Swiss Miss," in which the two comedians as Alpine guides…

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Caragabal. C. of E. Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 3

A very successful ball was organsed by the parishioners of St. Peter's Church of England, Caragabal, was held in the Public Hall on Tuesday…

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Far West Children's Health Scheme. Metropolitan Concert Party Visits Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 2

A most delightful 'programme by delightful people, perhaps best describes the concert given by a talented company of well known metropolitan…

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Mildil Hall Dance Successful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 4

The prooters of the annual dance, in aid of the funds of the Mildil Hall, which was held on Friday night last, were amply rewarded for their…

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Strand Theatre "Man's Heritage"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 2

To-morrow's heroes are the boys of to-day ! From the carefree ranks on boys who now spend their lives in sport and play…

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Catholic Ball To Be Held in Barmedman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

With Mr.K.C. Meagher as President and Mr.M.L. Larkins as Hon.Secretary a strong Committee has been formed in Barmedman to…

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Popular Far West Concert Party Delights Big Audience at West Wyalong Best Concert for Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 2

It is a long time since local residents had such a least of right-class entertainment as that provided by the Far West concert Party in the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

"Swiss Miss," with Laurel and Hardy and Delia Lind. Laurel and Hardy Teach a new peak of comedy in an Alpine…

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