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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 12 of 30

Greenethorpe Police and Ambulance Ball. a Great Success

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 5

The Annual Police and Ambulance Ball held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Friday night was a great success both socially and financially…

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Outstanding Success. Messrs. Hill and Halls Staff Ball

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

The staff of Messrs. Hill and Halls Ltd., held their third annual ball in the Star Theatre last night, and the attendance showed that this social…

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"The Dear Little Plant." Appropriate Shamrock Decorations. Another Great Catholic Ball Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

Looking at the display of artificial shamrocks, of large size and studded with brilliant jewels giving the impression of the scintillation of heavenly stars, at the Catholic Ball in the Central Hall last Monday night, one could not but recall lines in the ever…

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C.w.a. Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

Tuesday, May 30, is the date upon which will be held the annual ball of Forbes branch of the C.W.A. This year, the parent body and its junior…

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Police and Ambulance Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 4

Word having been received from the Sydney Police Orchestra that the chosen date--July 11--is acceptable to its members, organisation is rapidly…

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Clear Ridge Ball Successful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

The Clear Ridge Public Hall was gaily decorated on Tuesday night for the annual ball. Cyclamen and pink straamers formed a canopy overhead…

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Strand Theatre "The Shining Hour"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 4

Ultra-modern in its plot and problems, "The Shining Hour" moves against a background changing from the glamour of New York's night life…

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Euchre Party and Dance Success at Buegooney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6

The euchre party and dance in aid of the Burgooney branch of the Parents and Citizens' Association, was very successful, the approximate…

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300 Attend Old-time Ball Waltz Champions Chosen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

Waltz champions of Forbes are Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Astley. They won that honor at the Cycle Club's Empire Ball in the Town Hall on…

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Masonic Ball NEARLY 300 ATTEND Brilliant Social Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 4

With perfect weather conditions prevailing, and an attendance of nearly [?] person, the [?] [?] [?] in the Masonic Hall,…

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Hospital Bal[?] Tuesday Night Ne[?] "Ball of The Year'

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

All roads will lead to West Wyalong on Tuesday night of next week when the Hospital annual ball will be held in the Masonic Hall…

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Tallimba Catholic Ball Opens Social Season Pretty Frocks Cause Admiration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 3

The annual Catholic hall was held at Tallimba and as it was the first hall of the season it created much interest, the main topic for days…

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Concert Yields Profit of £60 GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 9

That the recent Convent concert was such a wonderful success is evidened by the fact that a sum of £66 represents the net profit…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 2

"Three Smart Girls Grow Up," with Deanua Durbin, Charles ? Winninger, Nan Grey and Helen Parrish…

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Band Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

The second dance in aid of the West Wyalong Town Band was held in the C.W.A. Hall on Saturday night last, and proved very successful and…

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Golf Club Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 2

Members and associates of the Forbes Golf Club are how ardent "swing" enthusiasts, due mainly to the able tuition of Mr. Noel Petrle, who provided…

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Hospital Ball This Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

A final reminder Is given that the Hospital annual ball will be held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, to-morrow (Tuesday) night…

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Strand Theatre "St. Louis Bues"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 5

It's here-- the story of the Mississippi and Its showboats! Glamour, romance and music-- as Dorothy Lamour and Maxine Sullivan-- to name a few--…

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Over 300 Attend Ball: Many Visitors Present

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 2

Among the three hundred present at the ball In the Town Hall at night were many visitors from surrounding country districts and Sydney. The hall…

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Bridge and Tennis Party For Hospital Ball Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 2

Mrs. W. M. King gave a Bridge and tennis party at her home, "Villa des Roses," West Wyalong, on Friday afternoon last, in aid of the Hospital…

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