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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 14 of 30

Rifle Club's First Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

For the first time in the history of its existence in Forbes, the Rifle Club conducted a dance, all old-time, in the Town Hall, on Wednesday night It…

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Strand Theatre "STABLEMATES"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

It's many a long day since such a thrilling race track drama has been screened locally as "Stablemates," Which is to be screened at the Strand…

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Wet Night for Wirrinya Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

The coffers of the Forbes Ambulance will be bolstered by a substantial sum as a result of the annual Wirrinya ball held at that centre on Tuesday night…

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Ungarie Catholic Ball Very Successful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

The R.C. annual hall, which was held in the Memorial Hall. Ungarie, on Wednesday night, was very successful and enjoyable…

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Profit of £92 From Hospital Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

A profit of £92 was netted from the annual ball in aid of the Wyalong District Hospital, held at West Wyalong on the 30th ultimo. This…

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Ooma Dance for Bureau Funds COMA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 7

Last Thursday night a dance organised by members of the Coma Agricultural Bureau was held at the local hall, and was well attended, although at the…

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Church of England Ball Next Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

The next big event on the social calendar is the Church of England annual [?]all, which will be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night next,…

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Movie Ball Will Be "Hit" of Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 8

If the Interest being generally evinced in the forthcoming Movie Ball can be accepted as an indication of the public reception the ball…

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Jolly Function Euchre Party and Dance Held at Tibeaudo

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 7

The euchre party and dance held at Ti[?]eaudo on Friday last was fair[?] wed attended. Had the weather been fine a much larger crowd would have…

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MR. G. KEARNS. Senr Celebrates His 70th Birthday Presentatioi by Band

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

Mr. George Kearns, Senr., celebrated his 70th birthday on 23rd ultime. The Committee and Band, of which Mr. Kearns is the Secretary,…

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Catholic Ball at Barmedman a Brilliant Success Bishop Receives Seven Debutantes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

After a lapse of several years, it was recently decided to resuscitate the Catholic annual ball at Barmedman. A strong Committee was…

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A.B. Delegates at Caragabal Annual Meeting, Dinner and Ball CARAGABAL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 7

A large and representative gathering was present at the annual meeting of the Caragabai Agricultural Bureau, held in the Public Hall last Tuesday…

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The "Pot" Comes Marching Back West Wyalong Now Hold Maher Cup Thrilling Finish to Sensational Match Band Meets Victorious Team on Arrival Home

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

As the result of a thrilling last minute score by Bobby Navin, coupled with an equally brilliant goal by Len Cooper, West Wyalong won the coveted Maher Cup from Young, by 8-4 after a thrilling and exciting match on Wednesday…

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Profit of £37/2/ Far West Concert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

The nett proceeds of the recent concert given by the Far West Concert Party at West Wyalong were £37 2s. A cheque for that amount has…

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Interesting Figures Far West Children's Health Scheme Successful Concert Tour 120 Cripples Examined in the South-west

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 7

During the month cf May, there has been a daily average of 730 children receiving treatment under the scheme Of this…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1939 · page 2

"Too Hot to Handle," with Myrua Loy aud Clark Cable. Thrills of war aud aviation, hairbreadth escapes in the South…

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Church of England Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 1

The next big event at West Wyalong is the Church of England annual ball, which will be held in the Masonic Hall this Tuesday night,…

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Ambulance Ball Meeting of Committee Insurance Arranged

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 1

The best attended meeting of the committee of the Police and Ambulance ball yet held took place on Friday night, under the presidency…

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Strand Theatre "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 2

W. C. Fields and Charlie McCarthy have the leading roles in Universal's new 7-reel comedy, which is now in its 3rd week at the Sydney "Capitol…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 2

The Annual Catholic Ball was held in the Star Theatre last night—a good night for dancing, but evidently too bleak for many, as the…

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