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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 22 of 30

Euchre and Crib Party. In aid of Police and Citizens' Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

Guests of Mr. Dick Frazer were entertained at a crib and euchre party at the Exchange Hotel on Friday evening last, and not only proved…

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The Grand Ball the First in the Exhibition Hall. Four Hundred Dancers Comfortable Accommodation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 3

This was the first ball to be held in the spacious hall on the S. R. A. Grounds, and it proved ideal for the purpose. Visitors from, all the…

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The Talkies. Show Week Programmes. at the Royal Theatre. Commencing at 7.30 Sharp

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 3

Monday and Tuesday, "Union Pacitic," with Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea and Akim Tamiroff. The titanic struggles involved in pushing a…

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Strand Theatre "MIDNIGHT"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 5

Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche teamed together for the fist time, head a cast studded with a dozen stars in Paramounts's gay new comedy,…

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Show Dance 360 In Attendance An Oustanding Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

The attendance of 360 persons at the annual Show Dance in the Masonic Hall on Thursday night last was almost equal to the…

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Another Triple Victory For Marist School F'ball Teams Grenfell Overwhelmed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 1

At Grenfell last Thursday, diarists finalised their highly successful season with a victory over Grenfell High School, 21 points to…

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Bright Finis to Social Season Cavalry Ball in Full Regalia Over 300 Dancers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 1

Mingling with conventional black and white, and vari-hued gowning, dress uniforms of the 6th Light Horse and the…

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His Swan Song to West Wyalong Band "Father Time" Taking Hand Mr. Histon to Work for Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

After occupying the position of President of the West Wyalong Band from 1927. to 1939—a period of twelve years—Mr. G. T…

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West Wyalong Band Advances Another Successful Year Despite Loss of Bandsmen Mr. Colin McFadzean New President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 5

When Mr. G. T. Histon, who has held the position for 12 years, in formed the annual meeting of the West Wyalong Town Band that…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Thursday and Friday (Race Nights)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 1

"Something to Sing About," with James Cagney and Evelyn Daw. Five sparkling songs, all of them giving promise of being candidates…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 2

"Man's Heritage," with Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew. Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew, both veterans of many…

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Yalgogrin Catholic Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 3

The Catholic annual dance at Yalgogrin, which was postponed from the original date, owing to unfavourable weather conditions will he held…

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Strand Theatre "Within the Law"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 5

In 1913 Bayard Villiers wrote the novel "Within the Law." It was the biggest seller of the year, and for many years after. In 1912 it was produced…

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Carnival Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 2

The hotelkeepers' carnival dance will be held in the Star" Theatre on Wednesday, 6th September. There will be novelties, chocolate wheels…

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Golf Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 2

The annual Golf Ball was held [?] the Star Theatre last night, the attendance not being up to expectations, due probably to the inclement…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

"Mr. Moto in Danger Island," with Poter Lone and Jean Herscholt. That inimitable sleuth, Mr. Moto, meets his thrilling adventures to…

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Dance

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

A benefit dance for Mr. E. Howard of Burgooney, who has experienced a long spell of bad health and misfortune, is to be held after the match in…

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Strand Theatre "The Hardys Ride High"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 7

"The Hardys Ride High"--and how! Here, friends, is a treat for the millions who know and love the famous Hardy Family. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has…

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Protest Before F'ball League Reserve Grade Aftermath Why Did Ryan Stand Down?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 1

Because Marists played two unregistered men in the reserve grade competition last Sunday, Ex-Students have lodged a protest…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

"Out West with the Hardys." The inimitable and beloved "Hardy Family" in their laugh packed and tearsinged adventures, this time in the…

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