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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 2 of 30

Strand Theatre "Spawn of the North"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 3

The best- liked native writer of Alaska, Barrett Willoughby, wrote the original story of "Spawn of the North." Paramount's dramatic picture of the…

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Biographical Sketch of Walt Disney An RKO Radio Pictures Feature

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 5

The entire staff is on the lookout constantly for something original and unique, but even so it is surprising that the pictures can [?] so…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 2

"Three Smart Girls," with Deanna Durbin and Binnie Barnes. The scintillating new find who gladdens your eyes with her beauty…

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Strand Theatre "Three Loves Has Nancy"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 5

An ultra -modern story of a "quadrangle" supplants the age-old tale of the triangle in a new, bright and breezy comedy. It is "Three Loves Has…

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"White Banners" as Next Studio Theatre Attraction

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 2

"White Banners,"-- the film version of the latest Lloyd C. Douglas novel-- is scheduled to open at the Studio Theatre on Wednesday. Claude Rains, Fay…

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Operating Theatre Blown Across Street At Barraba Hospital Much Storm Damage (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

During a terrific storm at Barraba on Saturday afternoon, the operating theatre at the hospital was blown across the street,…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 2

"Merrily We Live," with Constance Bennett and Brian Aherne. Laughter, spontaneous and continuous will be heard at the Royal…

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Strand Theatre "Service De Luxe"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 4

By special arrangement, "Service De Luxe" has been arranged to have its Forbes presentation upon the Strand Theatre screen. It began its Sydney…

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Studio Theatre "There Goes My Heart" Gay Romantic Comedy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 10

The merry romantic adventures of a madcap heiress who runs out on her fortune and into a roving reporter who's out to get her story but comes…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

"The Lady Vanishes," with Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave. Michael Redgrave is a new…

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Strand Theatre "It's in the Air"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 5

"It's in the Air" is the first of the group of new season Formby subjects to be made on the higher financial budget, and this riotous story of what…

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Shirley Temple e AGAIN Delightful Child Star..[?]. At Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

You'd never know the old farm now—its a streamlined Radio Centre with Shirley Temple on a happiness b[?]k-up in the title role of "Rebecca…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

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

"The Sky's the Limit," with Jack Buchanan and Mara Losseff. A joyous new musical with Buchanan at his best…

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Three Star Pictures This Friday &

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

There will be a big three feature programme at the Rio Open Air Theatre, West Wyalong, this Friday and Saturday, when Mary Carlisle, Lloyd…

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Strand Theatre "That Certain Age"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Now comes "That Certain Age," with Deanna starring in a cast which included Melvyn Douglas, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, John Holliday, Juanita…

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Dance Yields £6 For Pool Improvement Fund GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 7

The social to further funds for improving and electrically lighting the swimming pool, held in the Log Cabin on Wednesday night, proved most…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. "It's in the Air," with George Formby

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

Fly with Formby to new heights of hilarity in this non-stop laughter cruise miles high in the sky. Get your share of fun…

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Strand Theatre "The Mad Miss Manton"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

With a complete reversal of form, Barbara Stanwyck plays a dizzy, fur-bedecked debutante in a story that switches from madcap comedy to…

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Studio Theatre Edward G. Robinson in Thrilling Triumph

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 6

"The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse," starring Edward G. Robinson, will be the next feature attraction at tho Studio Theatre starting on Wednesday…

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Cricketer Killed Struck Over Heart By Cricket Ball (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states:—When he was struck over the heart by a cricket ball at Brigalow yesterday, Hubert…

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