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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 7 of 27

Shimming Club Dance Social and Financial Success Trophies Presented Patriotic Fund Will Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 3

The West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club, after a very successful season, held a dance in the Masonic Hall on Thursday…

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Bright Spot at Tennis Opening Presence of Town Band

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 1

A bright spot at the official opening of the Town Tennis Club 1940 season and of its now clubhouse on Sunday afternoon was…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

"The Cat and the Canary," with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. In the matter oil transforming a great, mystery play to the screen…

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Patriotic Dance and Euchre Party To-night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4

A final reminder is given that a dance and euchre party wilt be conducted in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, to-night (Wednesday) by…

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Tivoli Theatre Attractions Friday and

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

A well balanced programme will be presented at the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong, on Friday and Saturday, nights of this week…

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£5/11/10 PROFIT For Red Cross Society Brennan's Tank Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2

A dance conducted in the Brennan's Tank Hall, by the Hall Committee, in aid of the Tallimba branch of the Red Cross Society, was very well attended…

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Sunday's Foot Ball Strong Teams Chosen. Should Be Good Game

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

Judging by the standards of the teams, Sunday's football match between a combination chosen by Des. Shiels and one selected by…

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Forbes School Pageants and Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 8

On Thursday and Friday of next week, May 2 and 3, Forbes Intermediate High School will hold its annual pageants, the pupils of the secondary…

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CARAGABAL Guild Ball is Well Attended Tennis Tourney May 5

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 5

The ladies Guild of St. Peters Church of England, Caragabal, on April 17, held their annual ball and the funds will benefit considerably. This being…

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Dance at Mildil

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 4

A very successful 50/50 social in aid of the Mildil P. and C. Associationwas held in the Mildil Hall. About 120 persons attended. Both socially and…

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Euchre Party and Dance For Patriotic Fund

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

The euchre party and dance in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night last, in aid of the West Wyalong Patriotic Fund, was a very enjoyable…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

"Trouble Brewing," with George Formby. There's "Trouble Brewing" for "detective" Formby, and a real [?]of…

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Blue Bird Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

Last Thursday night was a big occasion in the history of the Forbes Blue Bird Club when it received a visit from a large number of "birds" from…

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Weir Dance In Aid of P. & C. Association Wongajong Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

Wongajong Parents and Citizens' Association's dreams of success were truly realised when they held their first big dance at the Weir last…

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Big Fixtures For Forbes This Week Patriotic Races and Ball - - - Pageant

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

Big fixtures are listed for Forbes this week, and as they are for very worthy causes, local residents are urged to make an effort to attend…

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Cricket Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

There was a disappointing roll up of cricketers at the Association Dance held in the Central Hall on Tuesday night. The function was held in…

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Picnic Races and Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

Next Wednesday is the day of the picnic races, to be followed by a grand ball at night. The favorable talk to be heard on all sides is the…

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Footballers Active Dance at Tallimba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

With the object of raising funds for the Rugby Football League Club, a dance was held in the Tallimba Hall. The Rhythm Kings Orchestra was…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

Elsa Maxwell's "Hotel for Women," with Ann-Sothern, Jean Rogers, James Ellison," Lynn Bari and Lida Darnell…

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Scouts and Guides'dance Succesful and Enjoyable Function

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

The Scouts' and Guides' annual dance, held in the, Masonic Hall on Tuesday night, was a very successful function, from both a social and…

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