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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 9 of 30

Scouts and Guides Old-time Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

That the fortnightly old-time dance is gaining in popularity was apparent by the increased number of couples that attended at the Star…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. "Sons of the Legion."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

The first of the new season's Paramount pictures, "Sons of the Legion," will be the star attraction at the Royal Theatre on Saturday night…

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Picnic Race Ball. Another Huge Success. Visitors From Many Parts

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

As is usual, this ball was up to the 100 per cent. standard. On entering the hall one was impressed by the colorful decorations which may be…

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Frank Smith's Dance Band

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 7

For the berefit of country dance promoters, we publish herewith the list of engagements of Frank Smith's Dance Band, West Wyalong:—…

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Dance in Aid of Band Saturday Night Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 7

With the object, of raising funds to purchase new instruments and uniforms for the West Wyalong Town Band, it has been decided to conduct…

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Strand Theatre "AMBUSH"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

"You squealing rat . . . you double crossed your own sister . . now It's time for you to pay." Just one of the scenes in "Ambush"…

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C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

The Church of England annual ball at West Wyalong will he held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, 1[?]th June. To assist in meeting expenses of the…

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Police and Ambulance Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

Over twenty persons attended a meeting at the Ambulance Station on Wednesday night to formulate initial plans for this year's Police and Ambulance…

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Scouts and Guides Annual Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 10

The West Wyalong Scouts and Guides will hold their annual social in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Tuesday, 9th May. Those who…

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Novel Competition at Studio Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

Forbes children will be interested to learn of the novel competition which will be conducted at the Studio Theatre next week. In conjunction with…

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Church of England Ball at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

The lingerie Church of England will hold the first hall of the dancing season at Ungarie on Wednesday, 24th May, in the Memorial Hall. The well…

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Diggers' Ball Small Attendance Profit About £25

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

There was a somewhat unaccountable falling off in the attendance at this year's annual Diggers' ball, the first of the season's…

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£4 6s. NETTED For Hospital Ball Successful Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

A tennis tournament, organised by Mrs. McGee and Mrs. Bunning, in aid of the expenses of the Hospital ball, was held on the town courts on…

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Finis Written Wind-up Dance To Cricket Season BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 9

The dance on Friday night to aid of the cricket club was an unqualified success. The hall was filled to capacity, and…

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High-class Concert For F.W.C. Health Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the local branch of the Far West Children's Health Scheme will be held at the Memorial Hall on Monday night…

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Theatre Burglars. Men's Hasty Retreat

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Three men who were attempting to force open a door of the Sutherland Picture Theatre early yesterday, decamped when they were disturbed…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. "Let George Do It."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 4

Cinesound, Australia's ace motion picture studio, has made many successful pictures. Starting with "On Our Selection" several years…

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Ball Proceeds for Ambulance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 6

This year, the entire proceeds of the annual ball at Wirrinya, to be held on June 6, will be handed to the Forbes Ambulance committee. This is true…

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Scouts' Dance This Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

The Scouts' annual dance will be held in the Masonic Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night. This function has on past occasions proved an…

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Strand Theatre "The Divorce of Lady X."

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 5

What happens when a beautiful girl walks into a strange man's hotel suite, steals his bed, his pyjamas, his book, his breakfast and incidentally, his…

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