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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 13 of 30

The Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 3

was held in the Caragabal Hall, music being provided by the New Moon Orchestra (Young), Mr. Swinbourne acting as M.C…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 2

"Up the River," with Preston Foster, Tony Martin, Phyllis Brooks, Slim Sumerville and Arthur Treacher…

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Triangle Sports and Dance Both Very Successful

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 1

After a wintry day on Tuesday, folk at Triangle were pleased that a bright day favored their sports held on Wednesday week last although the…

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Strand Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 10

In this Laughton succeeds admirably in blending comedy and pathos with real dramatic force. The atmosphere of the glamorous London theatreland is a…

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Liquor at Dance Charged Dismissed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 4

At the Stockinbingal Police Court before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., Walter [?]m, of Bri[?] for whom Mr. Callan of Cootamundra, appeared, was…

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Hospital Ball Best For Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

These who attended the annual ball in aid of the Wyalong District Hospital, held in the Masonic Hall On Tuesday night last, were ununimous…

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Movie Ball Will Be on the Air

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

Extensive organising for the Movie Ball, in aid of the Church of England funds is well under way and it is certain that this social…

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Church of England Ball Successful Function at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

There was an attendance of about 200 persons at the Church of England annual ball at Ungarie on the 24th ultimo, and all present spent a most…

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C.W.A. Ball Most Successful Yet £70 Profit Expected Debutantes Presented

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 3

Outstanding success crowned the annual C.W.A. ball at the Town Hall on Tuesday night…

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Far West Concert Party Superintendent's A[?]preciation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

Mr. Stanley G. Drummond, M.B.E., [?]perintendent of the Far West Children's Health Scheme, writes to the "Advocate" under date 29th May,…

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Condobolin Scouts. Victory Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 2

The inclemency of the weather on Friday night, mitigated greatly against the size of the attendance at the Scouts Victory dance, held in the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 4

"The Adventures of Marco Polo," with Gary Cooper and Basil Rathbone. The screen, which lately, has…

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Far West Children's Health Scheme. Monthly Report. Grenfell Concert Returns £62

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 4

During the month there has been a daily average of 130 children receiving treatment under the Scheme. Of this number the average in residence…

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Strand Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 4

"MR. CHEDWORTH STETS OUT" Cecil Kellawny will be well remembered for his Cinesound comedy produced two years ago entitled "It Isn't…

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Ambulance Dance at Bedgerabong

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 6

The residents of Bedgerabong organised and conducted a most successful dance at that centre last Friday night In aid of the expenses of Police and…

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Catholic Ball Successful Function at Weethalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

The Catholic ball, which was the opening ball of the season, attracted a large attendance on the night of the 29th ultimo and all present voted…

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"Double Wedding" Offers Laughs to Patrons At Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. Thin Man'are back again in another uproarious comedy hit. This time the famous William Powell-Myrna Lay co-starring team…

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Auxiliary Ball Missed Rain Insurance By Three Points

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 3

The support received by the Condobolin Hospital Auxiliary, at their Annual Ball in aid of the funds of the Hospital, held in the Central Hall,…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Friday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 4

"Spawn of the North," with Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour and George Raft. A dramatic story of two men whose…

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Band Social

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

Despite the inclemency of the weather, there was a good attendance at the Band social in the C.W.A, Hall on Saturday night last. In addition to…

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