Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

304 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 16

Welcome Home and N.E.S. Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 1

The usual weekly welcome home to returned A.I.F. men on leave will take place at the N.E.S. dance, to be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Caragabal Junior Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 1

The Junior Red Cross Circle at Caragabal Public School has sent a donation to headquarters of £5, which represents the proceeds of the pupils'…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dance To-night By Special Request

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

Several soldiers are home on leave at the present time, and have expressed a desire that a dance should be held, so the organisers of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 4

"Secret of the Wastelands," with William Boyd and his Pals Latest Hoppy Adventure. At first he and his pals team up with a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Auxiliary. R.s.l. Women's Successful Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

Another very successful dance was held In the Star Theatre on 9th May. Quite a nice number attended. Takings at the door after…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

N.E.S. DANCE And Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers Splendid Attendance Despite Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

The growing Interest in the local National Emergency Services organisation was reflected on Wednesday evening, when despite the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 1

"Great Guns," with Laurel and Hardy, There will be a blitz on the blues at the Royal Theatre on Tuesday…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Patriotic Dance at Girral

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 1

A successful and enjoyable old time dance was held at Girral by the Girral Patriotic Committee, on Tuesday night, when there was a good…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

"Magic in Music," with Alan Jones and Susanah Foster and Margaret Lindsay. The scene is at a rural camp where…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Euchre Party and Dance for Ungarie Red Cross

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

On Thursday next. 28th instant the Ungarie Rod Cross Society are holding a euchre party and dance, in the Memorial Hall…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Patriotic Dance £9 Raised at Mildil

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 1

A successful dance, in aid of the Patriotic Committee, was held at Mildil on Friday night. The attendance was very satisfactory, and all…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Parkes Band to Give Recital (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 3

Sir,--It is the intension of the Parkes Town Band to Spend a day at Forbes on Sunday next, in the form of an outing. During the afternoon the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dance Hall

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 5

Cesar Romero, as the great lover, meets up with his first resistance when he runs into Carole Larndis in the new 20th Century- Fox Comedy,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Dance at Mallee Plains

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 2

A dance, in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund, will be held in the Mallee Plains Hall on Friday, 19th June. A preliminary notice is given in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 2

"The Pittsburgh Kid," with Billy Conn and Jean Parker Billy Conn proved that he can take it. The many challengers of world's…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parkes Band To Visit Forbes Next Sunday Programme in Victoria Park

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

As indicated in our last issue, Parkes Town Band, led by Mr. E. Neowhouse, will be at Forbes next Sunday, and will render a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 4

"How Green Was My Valley," with Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara and Anne Lee. This Is a great human story,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parkes Band Raises £417 for Forbes Hospital

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 1

Members of the Parkes Town Band, under Bandmaster E. Neowhouse, visited Forbes on Sunday and rendered a much appreciated programme of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Talkies. Royal Theatre

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

"Andy Hardy's Private secretary," with Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney and Fay Holden. Do you want a good laugh? If…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

GOOLAGONG Cinderella Dance Popular GOOLAGONG. Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 4

After continued dry weather practically for months, rain resulting in registrations of over three inches fell early last week. Relief only just came…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →