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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

530 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 27

Street Stall for Hospital Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon last, members of the Wyalong and District Hospital Auxiliary held a street stall to assist in defraying the expenses…

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Tennis Tournament! To Assist Hospital Ball Funds £5 Profit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

A successful tennis tournament was organised by Mrs. D. P. McGec. for the Hospital Ball funds, on Thursday afternoon last…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 3

"U-Boat 29," with Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson and Sebastian Shaw. "U-Boat 29," thrilling drama of espionage. The catastrophe now…

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£581 Profit On Patriotic Races And Ball Balance Sheet Complete

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

The president, Mr. N. M. McPhiliamy presided over a meeting of the committee of the recent patriotic race meeting, which was…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

23½ Hours Leave," with James Ellison and Terry Walker. The barrack room vegetable battle which is seen in "23½ Hours Leave,"…

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Blow Clear Catholic Ball Enjoyable Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The Blow Clear Catholic annual ball, which was held on Tuesday night of this week, although not as well attended as an previous…

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Euchre Party and Dance For Patriotic Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

About 40 persons attended the euchre party in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night last in aid of the West Wyalong Patriatic Fund. The…

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A Great Success. Hill & Halls Staff Ball. 400 Attend

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

The third annual ball organised by the staff of Messrs. Hill and Halls Pty. Ltd. was held in the Star Theatre last night, and was again a…

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GOOLAGONG Footballers' Ball Convent Jubilee GOOLAGONG, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 7

Showery conditions on Friday last resulted only in registrations of some few points. Severe frosts over the week-end and in the early part of this…

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War Will Help Local Films New Pictures Begin Production

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 6

Australia, like every new country, has always had difficulty in establishing new industries, and this is applied particularly to the motion…

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Far West Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 5

For some years past Forbes audiences have been treated to excellent entertainment by a group of visiting artists who had given their services to the…

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Snappy Dance Band Coming to W. Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

The Parkes Dance Orchestra. claimed to be one of the best and most popular outside the metropolitan area, has been engaged to supply…

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Hospital Ball To-morrow Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

A final reminder is given that the annual ball in aid of the District Hospital will be held in the Masonic Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night. The…

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House Party For Hospital Ball Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

About 50 guests accepted the invitalion of Mrs. W. M. King, of "Villa des Roses," West W[?]long, to attend a party at her home on Saturday night…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

"Rulers of the Sea," with Douglas Fairbanks jr., Margaret Lockwood and Will Fyffe. Epic screen entertainment…

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Far West Concert Big Success Here

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

The splendid public response to the Far West Children's Concert Party who gave an enjoyable show on Friday night last, was a striking…

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F.W. Concert Party Annual Visit Well Patronised Over £40 Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

A sum amounting to something over £40 is expected to result from the visit to Forbes last Saturday night of the Far West Health…

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Barmedman Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

The Catholic annual [?]all will be held in the Canberra Hall, Barmedman, on Monday next. 3rd June. The Temora Broadway Orchestra has been…

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C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

West Wyalong holds the Maher Cup. It also holds a Church of England ball each wear. T[?] [?] tion will be held on Tuesday, 11th…

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Greenethorpe. School Picnic and Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

On the 24th May the annual school picnic and dance wa held. There was a good attendance of school children, who spent a very enjoyable day…

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