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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 17 of 30

Strand Theatre "Cafe Society"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 5

"Cafe Society", 1939's version of the "Pour Hundred," gets a good-natured pushing around in the new Paramount comedy, "Cafe Society," which opens…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. CONFERENCE District Gathering at Forbes Annual Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 1

The district conference of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows will be held at Forbes to-morrow, and will be…

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Diggers' Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

The Diggers' Annual Ball will be held in the showground pavilion next Wednesday night, July 12. Dancing 8.30 to 3.30…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 4

"Charlie Chan in Honolulu," with Sidney Toler and Phyllis Brooks. A veteran of long experience on both stage, and screen, Mr. Toler…

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Lake Cargelligo Hospital Ball. Success Socially and Financially

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

The Lake Cargelligo Annual Hospital Ball, held at that centre on Tuesday night last, was well attended by local residents and visitors from…

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4-Ball Best Ball West Wyalong Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

West Wyalong Golf Club conducted a Four Bail Best Ball event on Sunday last, L. Sharpe and D. McLachlan being declared the winners when…

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Police Orchestra Meet Its Members Here Tuesday Night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

Patrons of the Police and Ambulance Ball on Tuesday night at the Town Hall will dance to music by the N.S.W. Police orchestra…

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Town Band At Football Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

The West Wyalong Town Band, under the baton of Bandmaster Baker played a number of spirited airs at the showground, before the West…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

If the forecast of the Tallimba meteorologist is correct, and we are in for a line night, there will he a record crowd oil July 18…

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Strand Theatre "Trouble Brewing"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

"So you want to know something about "Trouble Brewing," straight from the horse's mouth like," wrote George. "Not that I'm a horse of course,…

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Ungarie Show Ball Very Enjoyable Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

The annual ball in aid of the Un yarie P.A.H. and I. Association was held in the Memorial Hall, Ungarie, on Monday night last. The weather…

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And Now the Scottish Ball Next Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

The Maher Cup is gone, but the Scottish Ball is yet to come and by all appearances, and from gossip handed around the town, will still be…

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Reserve F'ball Competition Opening Match Sunday League Co-operates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 10

Sponsored by the Forbes Rugby League, a reserve grade football competition begins on Sunday. Magpies will meet Old Students…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. District Conference At Forbes Civic Welcome To Delegates Visitors Entertained at Dinner and Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

THE LACHLAN DISTRICT of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows held its annual conference at Forbes on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of the District Master, Bro. Wal. Reid of Milthorpe, with Bro. Malcolm…

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Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 2

Last Friday night the usual dance and euchre party conducted by the Convent Fund Committee was held in the Convent School. The attendance…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 3

The Boy from Barnardo's," with Mickey Rooney and Freddie Bartholomew. We have always thrilled at the…

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Strand Theatre "Spring Madness"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 5

Some wise man has remarked that information is what you get out of books but knowledge is what you pick up on your own account. That is the…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball, Tuesday, 18th JULY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

Officer: "Bad luck for you, on guard on the night of the Tallimba Diggers' Ball."…

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Scottish Ball To-morrow (Tuesday) Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 1

The "all clear" signal was given to-day to the arrangements for the Scottish Ball, to be held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, to-morrow…

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The First Police Ball the Biggest and Best of the Season. N.S.W. Police Orchestra Visit Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 2

It is on rare occasions that one finds people really anxious to sample the hospitality of the N.S.W. Police Force as an organisation. Usually the…

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