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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

587 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 30

Queen Comp. Ends Next Tuesday Night Crowning Ceremony at Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

The Queen Competition which is being conducted in Forbes in furtherance of the funds of the Ambulance, Far West Scheme,…

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The Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

This was held at night in the Exhibition Hall and was a very enjoyable function, but the one disappointing feature was the small attendance…

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Labor's Successful Victory Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

On Saturday night last, in the Exhibition Hall, Condobolin, a very enthusiastic assemblage of dancers, numbering about 150, thoroughly…

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Spitfire Fund Gymkhana & Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

On Wednesday next the two big events of the year— the Police and Citizens Gymkhana and ball— will be held, and the appeal for funds comes at a time when Spitfires are urgenly needed, as…

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Diggers' Ball This Thursday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Keyes, Secretary of the West Wyaloug branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, stated today that the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday, Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

Writing of "Tall, Dark and Handsome" (which is to he presented in the Royal Theatre on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights). "The…

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Grand Patriotic Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 1

Forbes Tennis Club hopes to make a grand assault upon the Town Hall, on Wednesday, May 14, occasion of the patriotic ball, which is being held in…

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Ungrarie Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

The Ungarie Catholic annual ball will be held in the Memorial Hall, Ungavie. on Tuesday, 10th June, and organising is now progressing…

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Successful Dance at Weja

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

On Friday, May 2, the residents of Weja district banded together and held a most successful dance, which resulted in a clear profit of £14 13s…

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Piggers' Ball This Thursday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

Mr. J. A. Keyes, Secretary of the West Wyalong branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, stated to-day that the…

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Sports Queen Selems War Fund Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

This well organised function took place last night in the Exhibition Hall when a very satisfactory number of dancers had a most enjoyable night's…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

On Saturday (election day) two special productions will be presented will the Royal Theatre. "A Date With Destiny," a…

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Follow the Crowd To Diggers Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

The ball to be conducted to-night (Thursday) in the Masonic Hall. West Wyalong, in aid of the Distressed Diggers' Fund, officially opens the…

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Successful Dance For Mildal C. of E.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

A very successful dance was held at Mildil on Friday night, last in aid of the Church of England. Mr. J. G. Meacham officiated as M.C. During…

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Over 500 Dancers At Gymkhana Ball A Wonderful Night's Entertainment

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

Captivating music, a fast floor and the gorgeous multi-colored frocking of the ladies assisted greatly towards making the Gymkhana Ball, hold in the Show Pavilion lost night, an. outstanding success, and Hitler and his hordes were forgotten in a few hours…

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Profit of £88 From Patriotic Concert A Splendid Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

At a final meeting of the Committee of the Patriotic concert. held last night, the balance sheet was presented by the Hon. Treasurer. Mrs. E. F…

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Every Artist a Star Renowned Concert Performers Coming to West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

On Thursday, 22nd May, West Wyalong is to have a visit from a party of leading Sydney artists, who are touring this portion of…

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Ambulance Ball To be Held on Miniature Scafe

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the Ambulance Ball committee, presided over by Dr. Vont, decided last Monday night to conduct the…

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Popular Concert Far West Children's Health Scheme At Forbes on May 31

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

The Far West Children's Health Scheme is carrying on despite the difficulty of financing the movement on account of other appeals…

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Follow the Dance Crowd

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 2

The big patriotic dance to be conducted by the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club will be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night of…

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