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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 17 of 22

Quandialla Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 1

One of the most successful functions held in Quandialla for many years took place last Wednesday in the Show Pavilion. The Quandialla…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 1

"Young and Willing," with Susan Hayward, William Holden and Eddie Bracken. The madcap experiences of six…

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Big Spread at Ball Diggers Cater for Public Poultry Added to Menu

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 2

President George Whitehead and Secretary Joe Ausburn, who are organising the Diggers' Ball to be held at West Wvalong on Tuesday night of…

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Victory Loan Concert Party

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 1

A concert party compered by Wally Reynolds is having phenomenal success during its Western Tour. Packed houses have…

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V.A.D. BALL Successful Social Event

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 8

The V.A.D. Spring ball, held In the Forbes Town Hall last Friday evening, proved to be another outstanding social event of the year…

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QUANDIALLA Success of Fancy Dress Ball QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 3

In the Quandialla Hall on Wednesday last, the local branch of the Junior Red Cross held a fancy dress dance for children. Great enthusiasm was…

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Grand Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 4

The public of Forbes Is assured of a musical treat if they attend the concert in the Town Hall, Forbes on Monday, 9th inst. Proceeds are to go…

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Red Cross Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 2

We are unaware of the reason prompting the local branch of the Red Cross Society to delay holding their ball till late in the season, but…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 4

"Holy Matrimony," with Gracie Fields und Monty Woolley. Fun and laughter abound in "Holy Matrimony," the hilarious…

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Fun for All at the Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 1

Principal attraction in town and district this week is the Diggers' Ball to be held at the Masonic Hall. West Wyalong, to-morrow (Tuesday) night…

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6-Hour Day The Sports and Dance Reports of Organisers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 1

The Six-Hour Day Carnival Committee held a meeting at the Ambulance Station on Friday night, a good attendance of workers being presided over by Mr. Ray Collett…

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Patriotic Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 1

The usual fortnightly dance by the Patriotic Committee for members of the Services will be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night next, 17th…

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Barmedman Dieggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 1

Afte a lapse of eight years, the Barmedman Diggers have decided to restore their annual ball to the social calendar. The function will be held…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 1

"To Be or Not To Be," with Carole Lombard aud Jack Benny. The tragic death of Carole Lombard was almost a calamity, as the…

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Diggers' Ball a Great Success £100 Foe Distress Fund 400 in Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 1

The West Wyalong Diggers Ball, held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night, was one of the most enjoyable and successful functions of the year…

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Buffs' Ball a Remarkable Result

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 7

The remarkable profit of £26023 on the annual ball of the Buffalo Lodge, held on show night, in aid of the funds of Forbes District…

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Result of V.a.d. Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 8

As a result from the V.A.D. spring ball held recently a cheque for £115195 was handed to Mrs. H. B. Sweet,.pre- sident of the local branch of the Red Cross Society. The V.A. Detachment…

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School Concert Convent Infants' Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 4

Patrons to the Infants' School concert, which was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, October 4, were given a delightful…

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Patriotic Dance Tuesday's Function Cancelled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 1

The fortnightly dance, held by the West Wyalong and District Patriotic Committee, will not take place on Tuesday night next…

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Fancy Dress Ball at Quandialla

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 1

In the Quandialla Hall on Wednesday last, the local branch of the Junior Red Cross held a fancy dress dance for children. Great enthusiasm…

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