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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 16 of 27

The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 2

"Algiers," "with Charles' Boyer, Sigrid Gurie and Hedy Lamarr. Handsome Charles Boyer has his most romantic role as a lovable…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball Anoustanding Success Over 300 in Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 2

The high reputation established by the Tallimhn Diggers' Bail on past occasions was fully maintained on Tuesday 16th July. when…

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Two Big Films at Tivoli Theatre Well Balanced Programme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 2

Its story topping both preceding pictures of the "Thin Man" series for hilarious moments and Intriguing mystery, "Another Thin Man" brings…

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Ambulance Ball Committee Meets Presentation to Hon. Bearer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the Ambulance Station on Friday night, when arrangements for the forthcoming ball were further advanced…

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Hockey's Splendid War Effort Very Successful Ball, Funds From Which Go For Local Patriotic Purposes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

It was indeed a thrilling pleasure to see the fine attendance and all-round success of the big ball held in the Exhibition Hall last Monday night…

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Diggers' Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 8

Tuesday night was Diggers' night at the Forbes Town Hall, when the annual dance conducted by the local sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A…

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Meagher's Patriotic Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 1

All roads will lead to Forbes next Tuesday night, when the staff of John Meagher St Co., Fty., Ltd., will hold Its widely publicised ball In the Town Hall…

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GOOLAGONG Scattered Rains Parish Ball Abandoned GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 4

Showery conditions early last week resulted in varied registrations. Some parts of the district reported as high as 30 points, whilst others received…

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Ungarie Diggers' Ball Tuesday, 6th AUGUST

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

The Ungarie Diggers will hold their annual ball in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, 6th August. Fifty per cent of the nett proceeds will be donated…

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Ungarie Scottish Ball An Outstanding Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

The Ungarie Scottish Ball, held on the 25th instant, was attended by over 300 persons, and was an outstanding succes from every point of view. Full…

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Golf Do's and Don'ts. (Continued). Unplayable Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 4

Should you at any time find your. ball in such a position that it is practically impossible to play it, it is well to know the correct procedure…

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Three Big Talkies at the Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

Tivoli Talkie patrons who attend the Theatre at West Wyalong on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights of this week, will be treated…

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Euchre Party and Dance Succssful Function For Comforts Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

A profit of £20 was the result of a euchre party and dance, which was held at Mr. E. Rootes' woolshed, "Meribeee", Buddigower, on 19 instant…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday and Wednesday. "Blockade," with Madeleine Carroll & Henry Fonda

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 3

The Spanish civil war forms the background of the tempestuous love story which is told in "Blockade," Walter Wanger's thrilling romantic…

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Tallimba School Concert Friday, August 9

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

A concert will be given by the children of the Tallimba Public School at Tallimba on Friday, 9th August. A splendid programme has been…

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Ungarie Scotch Ball Outstanding Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

The Ungarie fourth annual Scotch ball was held on the 24th July last, when the usual high standard of this runction was fully maintained…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 4

Clarence E. Mulford's "Law of the Pampas," with William Boyd. Hopalong Gassidy, adventure loving hero of the U.S. West, learns how life…

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Ambulance Ball Next Tuesday Night A Popular Function

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

Since its Inception a couple of years ago the Ambulance Ball has been a big event on Forbes social calendar. Indeed, with the active co-operation of…

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Meagher's Ball Best for Years Profit Nears £200

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 2

To a mild winter's night with the heavens filled with stars twinkling encouragement, add a community happy to grasp the…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Forbes League. Profit on Last Week's Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 1

Only a short business sheet was disposed of at the monthly meeting of the Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League on…

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