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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 14 of 16

Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 2

A successful dance was held in the Convent School Hall on Saturday night last. There was a good crowd present and dancing was enjoyed to…

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Hospital Dance Cancelled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 1

In view of teh big Red Cross dance which is being held on Saturday night to mark the close of the Ugly Man competition, and the Miss. Red Cross…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 4

"Little Nelly Kelly," with Judy Garland, George Murphy and Charles Winninger. The story has its first setting in…

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New Seating At Strand Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 2

Of interest to readers will be the information that new seating has been installed in the lounge circle at the Strand Theatre. Whilst the…

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R.C. Church Effort Dance in Aid of Funds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 4

The dance last Thursday night. which was organised by Messrs J. Lees J. Mallick and M. Shine in aid of the Roman Catholic Church funds,…

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U.S. Tank Expert is C-in-C., U.S. Forces in the European War Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 1

Picture shows Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the newly- appointed C-in-C., United States Forces in the European, theatre of war. He is a recognised tank expert, and won the D.S.M. while serving with the Tank Corps during the war of 1914-18. He was General…

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QUANDIALLA Successful Convent Concert Personal Pars QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 3

At the week-end Mr. J. Gorham, of Rye Park arrived to engage in harvest operations. Mr. J. Hill, "Pineview," left on…

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Town Candidate Dance Last

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 1

The final function fur Mr. Bob Young, in the Ugly Man competition for Miss Red Cross funds was held on Thursday night, when a dance was…

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A.c.t., Ra.a.f. Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 3

The above was advertised to be held in the swimming reserve, but owing to the change in the weather, it took place in the Exhibition Hall…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre, Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 4

"Kipps," with Michael Redgrave Diana Wyuyard and Phyllis Culvert Michael Redgrave as Kipps is cellent, Diana Wyuyard is almost…

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Tallimba Younger Set Dance a Great Success L/cpl L.ratciff Honored

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 4

Tallimba Younger Set. with Miss Vera Matthews and Miss Marie Armstrong as the Hon Secretaries conducted a very enjoyable and…

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Audience Well Pleased Excellent Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 2

The musical programme presented at a concert in the Country Womens' Rooms on Thursday night, in aid of the Catholic Schools' Association, was…

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CONCERT Grand Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 2

An excellent concert was given by pupils of the Convent of Mercy in he Central Hall last Tuesday night. A very good crowd attended the…

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Eugowra Boy Scouts Concert Party Rehearsals

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 4

Some good work was done on Friday night. Preparation for tenderfoot and second class tests, signalling, artifical respiration, and reformation of patrols…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 December 1942 · page 3

"Louisiana Purchase," with Bob Hope, Vera Zorina and Victor Moore. Paramount took "Louisiana…

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P. and C Association Last Meeting of Year School Concert on Friday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 December 1942 · page 2

The West Wyalong Parents and Citizens' Association held their last meeting of the present year at the School on Friday night last. There…

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"Moontide" Svelte Ida Lupino Is Top Dramatic Actress, co-starred with Gabin in "Moontide"; Star Won Role Over Cream of Hollywood. Will Be Screened at Central Theatre, Condobolin, on Wednesday & THURS, 9th & 10th DEC

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 December 1942 · page 2

There can be no disputing the fact that Ida Lupino is one of the finest dramatic actresses on the screen today. Her performances in pictures…

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Hospital Benefit Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1942 · page 2

Continuing their series of benefit dancer for local charitable and patriotic organisations the members of the Forbes branch of the Meat Employees…

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Red Cross Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 December 1942 · page 2

About 70 couples attended the Red Cross dance which was held on Friday last, the door receipts being about £17. In view of the fact that…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1942 · page 1

"Castle in the Desert," with Sidney Toler and Arleen Wheeler. Chan returns in mystery thriller. Charlie Chan is on the trail again in…

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