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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

304 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 16

The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 4

"Bahama Passage," with Madeleine Carroll, Stirling Hayden and Cecil Kellaway. Romance rides high in the new…

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Splendid Success The Buffs' Ambulance Ball £60 Profit Anticipated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

The jazz and old-time dance held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night in aid of the funds of the Forbes District Ambulance, which…

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Methodist Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

A high standard programme is assured on the occasion of the concert in the C.W.A. rooms next Thursday night, 29th October. In addition to…

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Patriotic Concert Committee Formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 1

Mr. C. R. Nicholson occupied the chair at a meeting which was held in a proposal to conduct a patriotic concert…

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Gala Night Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 3

The gala night dance in the Star Theatre on 17th inst. in connection with the patriotic effort was an outstanding success, about 350 being in…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 3

"Babes on Broadway," with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. "Babes on Broadway," which comes to idle Royal Theatre on Tuesday and…

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Thursday's Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 3

Music lovers should not miss the grand concert at the C.W.A. rooms on Thursday night next, commencing at 8 p.m. A splendid programme has…

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Younger Set Concert Attended by Large Audiences Good Programme by Local Artists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 2

The C.W.A. Younger Set [?] when was presented at the C.W.A. Hall on Tuesday & Wednesday nights played to large audiences, and the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 4

"A Gentleman at Heart," with Cesar Romero, Carole Landis and Not since "Tall, Dark and Handsome" has the screen provided such…

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CARAGABAL Plain and Fancy Dress Ball Juveniles' Night Out CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 3

We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Atkinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Hillier. Mrs. Atkinson, who has been ailing for some time passed away…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 4

"The Great Waltz," with Louise Rainer, Fernand Gravet and Miliza Korjus. The life and loves of Johann Strauss,…

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High Standard Of Musical Programme At Methodist Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 2

A splendid musical programme was presented on Thursday evening at a concert in the Country Women's rooms, organised by the…

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Two Fine Pictures At Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 1

Paramount presents Robert Preston and blonde Martha O'Driscoll as a new romantic team in "Pacific Blackout," the thrill film showing at the…

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Tallimba Successful Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 4

The dance held by the Tallimba Sub-branch Women's Auxiliary. R.S.L. was very successful financially. The attendance was not as large as they…

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Successful Dance For Town Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 1

The Committee in charge of Mr. Bob Young's candidature in the Ugly Man Competition in aid of "Miss Red Cross' Funds held a very successful…

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Diggers' Ball Next Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 1

The Diggers' Ball, to be held on Tuesday night next, should be as successful as other dances held by the Diggers in the past…

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Younger Set Concerts £49/16/10 PROFIT Proceeds Allocated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Wyalong CWA Younger Set, which was held at the CWA Hall on Tuesday night, the Hon. Treasurer (Miss Mary…

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GOOLAGONG Ambulance Ball GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 4

The annual ambulance ball, held in the Log Cabin last week, was successful and one of the most enjoyable functions held here this season. The…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 4

"Pacific Blackout," with Robert Preston, Martha O'Dr[?] and Philip Merivale. Robert Preston and Martha…

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First Annual Ball Meat Employees' Union Effort To Aid Sheepskins for Russia Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 2

The first annual ball of the newly-formed Forbes branch of the Meat Employees' Union, arising out of the re-opening of the…

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