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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 15 of 30

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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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

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

Clarence. E. Mulford's "Heart of Arizona," with William Boyd. The favorite cast of outdoor action players return to the screen in the…

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Ungarie Dickers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 3

A meeting of ladies is called for Saturday night, in the Memorial Hall, Gnga[?], for the purpose of making arrangements for the Ungarie…

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Strand Theatre "The Goldwyn Follies"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Presenting a dazzling array of stars and a variety of talent that staggers the imagination. "The Goldwyn Follies," the glorious Technicolor musical…

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Who Is to Be Belle of the Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 6

The Roman Catholic ball to be held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Tuesday night, June 27, will revive the custom of the old days and…

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Church of England Ball Nearly 400 Attend Five Debutantes Presented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Nearly 400 happy dancers attended the Church of England annual ball in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night last. Socially, it…

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Social Round at Goolagong Dancing and Cards Pre-Ball Efforts GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 7

An afternoon organised by Miss Graham, and held in the local hall on Saturday afternoon, was one of the most successful preliminary functions…

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Activities of the Forbes C.W.A. Regular Meeting Review Ball Yields £62

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Forbes branch of the C.W.A. was held on Saturday, June 10, in the rest room, when 26 members were…

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School Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 2

A most successful dance was held, on Friday night, in the Assembly Hall at the Condobolin District School. The attendance was particularly good,…

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C.w.a. Ball Yarrabandai Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 3

The annual C.W.A. Ball at Yarrabandai held on Friday night, 9th June provided a great success both socially and financially, visitors at…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 3

"The Firefly," with Jeanette MacDonald and Allan Jones. Each year has brought to the screen a finer type of musical picture…

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Strand Theatre "Prison Without Bars"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 5

Corinne Luchaire, Parisienne beauty, has a meteoric rise to screen fame in "Prison Without Bars," in the English speaking world. Of course, Corinne has…

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Barmedman Masonic Ball Very Successful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

Inclement weather militated against a larger attendance, at the Masonic annual hall at Barinedman on Friday night last, nevertheless about 200…

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Football League in Credit Balance Sheet Presented To-morrow Night's Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 6

You have heard the old saying that it was from a little acorn that the oak tree grew. Verily, one might have said teat the motto of…

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Few Costumes at Movie Ball 450 Dancers Attend A Gay Night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

Permeated by a spirit of gaiety the brightly-decorated Forbes Town Hall was the rendezvous for more than 450…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 6

"Stranded in Paris," with Joan Bennett and Jack Benny. Jack Benny and his song and dance act are stranded in Paris…

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The Scotch Ball Excellent Attendance Most Successful Function

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 2

Dancing in the setting of a Scottish Winter scene, but more than warmed by the welcome extended in true Scots hospitality and friendliness,…

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Football Dance Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 10

Forbes Rugby League will show a small loss on its old-time dance conducted to toe Town Hall on Wednesday night. The dance was an effort to…

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Hospital Ball Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 8

At the meeting of the directors of Forbes District Hospital, held on Tuesday night, the secretary (Mr. W. J. Thomson) presented a balance-sheet of…

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Strand Theatre "HONOLULU"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 10

If it's fun you want, folks--and who doesn't?--then the next stop is "Honolulu." That's the picture which Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer will offer at the Strand…

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