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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 8 of 16

£15 Profit Wyalong Red Cross Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

The Wyalong-Clear Ridge Branch of the Red Cross Society held a dance in the Wyalong Hall on Tuesday night, when a profit of about [?]15 was…

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Big Dance Catholic Church Funds Benefit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

Last Tuesday night was the date chosen for the Big Catholic Dance which was conducted this year instead of the usual Catholic Ball…

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Church of England Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

The organisers of the C. of E. hall last Wednesday, week were rewarded for their hard work by a perfect night and an extra large attendance. The…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

"Married Bachelor," with Robert Young, Ruth Hussey ami Lee Bowman. When a married man poses as a…

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Meagher's Ball Another Big' Success Over £200 Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

Assured that they would be given the time of their lives by the organisers, between 600 and 700 dancers attended the third annual…

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School Sport Forbes and Parkes Convents at Play. Basket Ball Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 6

Sunday 19th inst., was an auspicious day in the life of the Convent High School, Forbes, when the first basketball match of the season was played…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 1

"Aloma of the South Seas," with Dorothy Lamour Jon Hall and Lynne Overman. Said to be the motion picture of…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

"Unholy Partners," with Edward G. Robinson, Luraine Day and Edward Arnold. Edward G. Robinson stars as a…

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Diggers' "Ding-dong" Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 2

Everybody has a soft spot and a warm feeling in their hearts for the old Diggers, because of what they have done, and what they are still…

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Presbytery Ball and Dances

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 1

The annual Presbytery ball to be held in Forbes Town Hall tonight promises to equal, if not surpass, in magnificence the many excellent…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 4

"49th Parallel;" with Leslie Howard, Lawrence Oliver and Anton: Walbrook. "49th Parallel" is a message of…

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Two Star Pictures at Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 1

Two splendid pictures, of equal merit, have been secured for Friday and Saturday nights at the Tivoli Theatre…

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Diggers' 'Ding-dong" Dance Next Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 2

Allan Browne confesses that he is the same age as "My Grandfather's Clock and therefore can justly claim to be the oldest Digger in the…

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Mallee Plains Successful Dance for Prisoners of War Presentation to Pte. J. Kalms

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 4

A Very enjoyable dance was held in the Malice Plains Hall on 24th July, in aid of the Mallee Plains and Back Creek Prisoners of War…

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R.A.A.F. MEMBERS Home from Middle East Welcome at Diggers' Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 1

Three members of the RAAF who have been on active service in the Middle East for the past two years, have arrived in West Wyalong this…

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all Round Coat Paramarunt Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

Bold pastel plaid for spring illustrated by Virginia Dale, young Paramount player, who has a leading role in "Holiday Inn'." Virginia's…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

"Nothing But The Truth," with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. It's a safe, bet that you'll enjoy the biggest laugh you've ever had when…

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V.D.C. EFFORT Dance and Euchre

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

The organisers of the V.D.C. social on Wednesday night have every reason to be proud of their effort, as it was one of the brightest socials held this…

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Large Crowd of Dancers Makes Presbytery Ball Huge Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

The Presbytery Ball, an annual event which is Keenly anticipated by dance lovers, was held on Tuesday night. The ball was decorated…

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Meagher's Staff Ball Profit of £233 Made A Wonderful Result

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

The secretaries of Meagher's staff ball, recently held for patriotic purposes, have made available to us a copy of the balance sheet of…

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