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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

437 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 22

Patriotic Dance Next Function in Masonic Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 2

Owing to the Church of England ball being held at Wyalong on Tuesday (to-morrow), the fortnightly dance conducted by the Patriotic Committee…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 3

"Tired Wife," with Robert Paige, Louise Allbritton, Diana Barrymore and Waller Abel. Yes, folks, the surprise, screen…

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C. of E. Ball at Wyalcng To-morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 1

Special preparations are being made to cope with the crowd which is expected at the Church of England Ball at Wyalong to-morrow night…

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Patriotic Dance Next Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

The attention of dancers and Service members is drawn to the change of location of the fortnightly dances held by the West Wyalong and…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. To-night (Anzac House Benefit)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 3

"The Postman' Didn't Hang,' with Richard Travis and Brenda Joyce. A grand surprise packet of entertainment, as heart warming as a…

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550 Present at Wyalong C. OF E. BALL 17 Debutantes Presented Official Opening by P.M.G.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 1

Before an attendance of 550 people at the Wyalong Hall on Tuesday night, 17 debutantes were presented to Senator Ashley (Postmaster…

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Catholic Ball Profit of Over £80

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 6

A very happy time was had by the throng of dancers who a tended the Catholic ball on Tuesday night. The Picadilly orchestra (Cowra) was at its…

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BEDGERABONG Patriotic Sports and Dance To Aid Red Cross BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 3

The effort on Saturday afternoon and night for the Red Cross was a great, success. Owing to-the bad season through…

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Wyalong Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 1

It is regretted that in the list of [?]tes at the Wyalong Church of England Ball, on Tuesday night [?]. which was published in the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 2

"Who Done It," with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. With every new Abbott and Costello comedy comes the chorus "this…

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"Will Be the Goods" Forthcoming W. Wyalong Concert "Song, Music and Ballet"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 1

"Everything points to the concert being most successtul. In addition to the usual "straight" items, a number of novelty turns will be introduced…

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Meagher's Staff Patriotic Ball Profit of Over £350 Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 2

A gay atmosphere prevailed at Meagher's patriotic ball held in, the Town Hall last Friday evening. An extremely large crowd attended, with…

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Borambil Shearers Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 2

For some years past the shearers from Borambil have conducted a dance about this time, proceeds being donated to the…

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Patriotic Dance Winner of Wood

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the Patrotic Dance at West Wyalong on Tuesday night, when presentations were made to Cpl. Ron. Howard…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 4

'Shanghai Gesture," with Gene Tierney and Victor Mature. The story of a Chinese gambling den in Shanghai. The…

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Three Big Reasons Support for Police Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 1

Now that splendid rain has been expericneed throughout the district, Messrs J. A Wilkins (Police) and D. P McGee (Hospital) Organising…

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Stall and Dance Wyalong Red Cross Nets £30

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 2

Wyalong branch of the Red Cross Society showed a profit of about £36 on Saturday last when they conducted a street stall throughout the day,…

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Concert at Quandialla

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 2

The Quandtalla Hall was filled to capacity when one of the finest performances staged there was witnessed by the large audience. The precedes…

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Band Programme at Hospital

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 1

Forbes Town Band is to render a programme of popular airs at Forbes District Hospital on Sunday afternoon…

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Bedgerabong Anzac House Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 6

Owing to the rain which set in early on Tuesday, registering 97 points at Bedgerabong till 9 a.m., the dance to have been held at that centre at…

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