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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 4 of 27

Burgher Dance Most Successful

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

Always well known for its successful dances, a number of Condobolin folk journeyed to Burcher last Thursday night to attend a pleasant…

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Gilgais Dance. Quite a Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

The dance held in the Gilgais Hall last Tuesday night proved highly successful. A large crowd from Town, as usual made the trip and were…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

"The Hurricane," with Dorothy Lamour and John Hall. Samuel Goldwyn knew that he had a truly great picture in "The…

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Grand Irish National Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

To-night (Tuesday) the annual Irish National Concert will be conducted in the Town Hall, and a glance through the programme leaves one with the…

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Old—time Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

The first of the series of old—time dances for 1940, run by the Scouts and Guides will be held in the Star Theatre on Tuesday, 2nd April, the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 6

"Invitation to Happiness," with Irene. Dunne and Fred. MacMurray. Wesley Ruggles, famous producer and director who made "sing you…

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G'gong Jottings Red Cross Dance GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 9

A general meeting of all members and associates of the local Golf Club to make arrangements for the coming season will be held in the Log Cabin…

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F'ball League's Good Name President Hartcher Concerned At Published Council Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 1

Exception to the published report of a Municipal Council meeting in a recent issue of the "Advocate" which made it appear that…

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Irish Concert An Outstanding Success Huge Crowd Attends

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 4

Had the Forbes Town Hall been half as large again it is doubtful if one chair would have remained unoccupied on Tuesday night, the…

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Great Dance Team Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Starred at Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The colourful caree of Vernon and hene Castle, world-famous dance team of pre-war days, is depicted in striking fashion in the latest RKO…

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Ken Emmett Back Again Popular Dance Band Leader

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

Ken Emmett, of West Wyalong, who is undoubtedly one of the best known musicians in the Southern districts, and former leader of the…

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Auril Fool's Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

St. Mary's Tennis Club will conduct a dance in the Masonic Hail, West Wyalong on Monday night, 1st April. A splendid supper will be…

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Clear Ridge Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

A dance in aid of the R.C. Church will be held in the Clear Ridge Hall on Easter Monday night…

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Tallimba Notes Red Cross Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

In aid of the Lady Gowrie special appeal the Tallimba branch of the Red Cross Society held a very bright and enjoyable dance at the Tallimba Hall…

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Aussie Theatre Easter Attractions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

"Within the Law," Bayard Veiller's memorable drama of a woman's at tempt to "get even with society" will be screened at the Aussie Theatre on…

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Rio Theatre Talkies For Holiday Period

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

Attention is drown to the special announcement in the advertising columns to-day with reference to the talkies to be screened at the Rio…

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A.I.F. Band Plays for Empire Radio West Wyalong Represented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

(From the Acting Official Correspondent with the A.L.F., Serg' Ian G., Fitchett) JERUSALEM, Wednesday…

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Auril Fool's Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

St. Mary's Te[?]is Club will conduct a dance in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong on Monday night, 1st April, A splendid supper will he…

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Cricket Dance At Anona Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

A very pleasant eevuing was sp[?] at Anona Hall on Wednesday [?] when a dance was held in aid of [?] Dundas Cricket Club. There was [?]…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 3

Clarence E. Mulford's "Bar 20 Justice," wich William Boyd, Russell Hayden and George Hayes. It's ranchers against gold rustlers in…

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