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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 11 of 27

Weethalle Catholic Ball Successful Function

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

The Weethalle Catholic Annual ball, which was held at Weetha[?]e on Monday night of this week, was very successful and enjoyable, and the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

"I Stole a Million," with George Raft and Claire Trevor. Just what id the Law of self—preservation and how far can a man…

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Catholic Annual Ball to Be Heed in June

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

According to the joint Hon. Secretaries (Messrs J. Ryan and B. Johnston) the Catholic annual ball to be held in the Masonic Hall, West…

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C. of E. Ball Successful Function at Ungarie Three Debutantes Presented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 6

Three debutantes—Misses Ina Lemon, Dulc[?]e Palframan and Joy Baker—were presented to the Rector of West Wyalong (the…

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Bright and Successful Annual Hospital Ball Despite War Position Over 270 Attend Function

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

Despite the gravity of the position overseas, which has had its effect on the people of West Wyalong and district, coupled…

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Presbytery Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 8

Decks have been cleared, and the committee organising the Presbytery ball go into action stations for your entertainment, at the Town Hall,…

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Diggers' Annual Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

At the meeting of Forbes Returned Soldiers' League on Monday night it was reported that it had been found Inadvisable to alter the date of the…

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Ret. Soldiers' Generosity £150 Handed Back To War And Other Funds From Profit On Patriotic Races And Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

UNUSUAL interest was evinced in the meeting of the Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League on Monday night when there was an attendance of 37 members, over whom Mr. J. G. Waldron presided…

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Diggers' Dance at Yalgogrin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

A very worthy entertainment is now advertised to be held at Yalgogrin North on Monday June 10, in aid of the Yalgogrin North Patriotic…

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Mildil Public Hall Annual Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

The annual dance, in aid of the Mlioil Public Hall, will be held at Mildil on Friday, 14th June. The full Black and White Orchestra have…

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Clear Ridge Public Hall Annual Dance to be Held

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

Instead of holding the annual ball at Clear Ridge this year, the Hall Committee have decided to hold a dance on Wednesday, 19th June…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

"Gulliver's Travels" in technicolor. Paramcunt's full length cartoon motion picture romance of love and laughter and high adventure in…

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All Set Now Big Race Meeting Pigeon Shoot and Dance For Patriotic and Charity Purposes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

All arrangements are now complete for the Picnic Race Club meeting to be held on the West Wyalong racecourse on…

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C. of E. Concert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 1

A successful concert was given in S. Bamabas Parish Hall on Friday night last. There was a fair attendance, and these present thoroughly…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

.The Annual Catholic Ball was held In the Star Theatre last night, and was a very enjoyable function. This dance is probably the oldest…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

clarence E. Mulford's ' "Range War," 'with William boyd and his pals. "Hopalong Cassidy" comes riding…

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Another Huge Success. Grand Annual Catholic Ball Beautiful Debutantes Presented

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Hitler may continue his threats, Mussolini may show his warlike teeth destructive bombs may be dropped by the thousand over battlefields,…

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Big Ball at Tullibigeal Monday, 17th JUNE (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Dear Sir.—To-day I have receivcd my copy of your paper dated May 30, and it contains a report of a meeting of the Tullibigeal Patriotic…

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Blue Bird Dance Club To Conduct Patriotic Dances In Aid of Comforts Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

The West Wyalong Patriotic Committee has delegated to the West Wyalong Bluebird Dance Club authority to conduct a…

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Fell Down Shaft. Going Home From Ball. Three Hours, in the Cold

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Returning home from the ball last night Mr. "Jimmy";- Flanagan had a narrow escape from death. and spent three hours twenty feet down a shaft,…

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