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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 18 of 27

Bluebird Dance Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 3

THE Bluebird Patriotic Dance, which was to be held on Thursday night, has been postponed. Date of the dance will be [?]…

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Bluebird Dance Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 3

The dance, Which was to be held by the Bluebird Patriotic Club on Thursday. 15th inst. has been postponed, owing to its close proximity…

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Show Dance to Morrow Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 1

A final reminder is given that the annual Show Dance will he held in the Masonic Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night. This dance has always…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 2

"Dad Rudd, M.P.", with Bert Bailey, Australia's Prime Minister of Mirth, benign and kindly, as Cull of fiery indignation against injustice…

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Erratum—meagher's Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 1

We regret a typographical error in our last issue regarding the outcome of Meagher's patriotic ball. In the letter of thanks received from the Arm's…

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Sports Ball On First Night of Show Ladies' Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 2

There was a fair response of ladies to the meeting called by the Sports Queen committed on Friday night for the purpose of forming a…

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W.w. Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

The annual dance under the ausjices of the West Wyalong Show Society, was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night last. The…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

"High School," with Jane Withers. This is Jane at her best with plenty of interest, excitement and comedy, added to the advent of newcomer…

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Red Cross Ball Masked, Plain and Fancy Dress Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 5

Stan Harrison's Dance Band from Ariah Park has been engaged by the Ungarie Red Cross Society, for its grand plain and fancy dress…

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WIRRINYA Comforts Fund Ball Is Great Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 7

It is doubtful whether Wirrinya Hall has ever seen a larger or happier throng than was in attendance on Tuesday night on the occasion of the…

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Gilgais Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 2

A most successful function was held at the Gilgais Hall last Tuesday night in aid of the local Comforts Fund. The door takings were in the vicinity…

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Bluebird Dance Next Thursday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 1

The West Wyalong Blue Bird Dance Club will conduct a dance in aid of Patriotic Funds on Thursday night of this week, in the Masonic Hall…

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Police Ball for District Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 2

The members of the West Wyalong and Wyalong police force have decided to conduct a monster police ball in aid of the Wyalong and…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Wednesday (Second Show Night)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

"The Doctor Takes a Wife," with' Luretta Young and Ray Milland. Infections laughter is the delightful product of the contagious comedy…

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13—0 Defeat Temora Stars Beaten by West Wyalong Team Ray Ball Receives Injury

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

Although Temora Rugby League Club anticipated victory over West Wyalong in the Group 9 competition match yesterday…

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F'ball Fatality a Blayney Tragedy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 4

A Mandurama man who received injuries while playing football at Blayney on Sunday afternoon later collapsed and died near a doctor's…

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Infants' School Entertains Convent Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 3

On Friday evening, a very delightful concert was staged in the infants' school hall at Forbes Convent, the crowded audience showing their…

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Police Ball to Assist Hospital 500 Dancers Expected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

West Wyalong is to experience its first Police ball on 24th September, when it is expected that there will be 500, or more dancers…

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£200 Is Aim Meagher's Big Effort Two Dance Bands Engaged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

"With the co-operation of the people of West Wyalong and district, we hope to show a profit of £200 from the big patriotic ball…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Thursday and Friday (Show Week)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

"Kentucky," with Loretta Young and Richard Greene. Filmed in glorious natural technicolor that is almost too beautiful…

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