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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 3 of 27

Successful Dance at Garema

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

A successful dance in aid of the Forbes Ambulance was held at the Garema Hall last Tuesday night. A profit of over £7 was realised from the effort…

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Grenfell Town and District Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

With the object of elevating the Town and District Band to a more stable condition a meeting of the committee on Monday night last…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Saturdary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

"Chicken Waggon Family," with. Jane Withers. Lock up all your cares in the closet, Shut the front door and put…

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Mickey Rooney Returns to Rio Theatre

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

Mickey Rooney, the ever popular screen star and a warm favorite with Rio Talkie fans, returns to West Wyaloag on Friday and Saturday…

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Air Conditioned Operating Theatre at District Hospital Installation a Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

At a cost of over £127, the committee of Forbes District Hospital has installed an air conditioning unit in the operating theatre at…

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Annual Irish Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 10

On the evening of March 12 (Tuesday), a grand Irish National Concert will be given at the Town Hall by the students of the local Convent of Mercy…

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Tennis Club Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

St. Mary's Tennis Club will coduct a dance in the Masonic Ha 1. West Wyalong on Monday, 1st. Mary Prothero and Lila Wells are the…

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Grenfell Town and District Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

A final reminder is given all public minded citizens of the town and district to be present at the annual meeting of the Band, which will be…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

"Man About Town," with Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour and Edward Arnold. America's No. 1 comedian, the man…

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Action Dramas At Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 4

Murder amid ten thousand books is the noval situation around which wae woven the exciting mystery picture "Fast and Loose," starring Robert…

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Went to Hollywood for Vacation. Now in Fifth Year in Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

Hollywood began as a vacation and wound up as a job for Nan Grey. She intended to stay for two weeks, but is now in her fifth year in…

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Dance and Euchre Parry For W.W. Patriotic Fund Next Wednesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

A euchre party and dance, la aid of the funds of the West Wyaioug and district Patriotic Committee, will be held in the Masonic Hall on…

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Smoking in Picture Theatre On Playing of National Anthem Two Men Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

Two men who lit up their cigarettes in the Studio Theatre on the night of February 9, when the people stood in their places for the…

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New Dance Band

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

The "Revellers" "Dance Band has been formed, with Mrs. A. Stidwill, of Ungarie as the pianiste. Enquiries may be lodged with Mrs. Stidwill, Box…

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Grenfell Band. Will Carry On

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

At a rather disappointingly attended but nevertheless enthusiastic meeting of the Band, which was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

"Calling Dr, Kildare," with Lionel Barrymore. "Some months ago "Young Dr. Kildare" was Introduced to the screen…

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Patriotic Race Meeting Joint Working Committee Appointed Ball at Night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 5

A largely attended meeting representative of the Forbes District Picnic Race Club, the Diggers' Race Club, the Red Cross Society,…

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Greenethorpe. Leap Year Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

On Thursday, 29th February, a leap year dance was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, there being a large number present, and an enjoyable…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 4

"The Escape." with Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale and Edwera Norris. An exciting story of New Yark's…

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Three Soldiers Farewelled At Dance and Euchre Party

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

Three soldiers on fianl [?] [?] vates R. Hammett, J. Dent and Len Thomas—were farewelled and made presentations at the dance and euchre…

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