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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

472 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 24

C.w.a. Old-time Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1945 · page 2

The C.W.A. old-time ball was a great success socially and financially. No doubt lots of people were…

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Record Attendance at C. of E Ball OVER 700 Present—12 Debs. Presented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 June 1945 · page 2

Over 700 people attended the Church of England annual ball at west Wyalong on Tuesday nigh—a district record for this…

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QUANDIALLA C.W.A. Younger Set's Ball Personal Items QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 June 1945 · page 7

The engagement is announced of Dorothea Frances, second daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. J. J. Wills, of Blakehurst, to Anthony James, eldest…

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C. of E. Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 1

Marie Sloane's Orchestra will play for the Church of England dance to be held at Wyalong on Saturday night next. Supper will be served by the C. of E…

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The Ball Big Attendance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 1

Sanderson's Orchestra, from Forbes, was chosen for providing the music for the dancers at the big ball in the Exhibition Hall on…

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C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 1

The Church of England Women's Guild, West Wyalong, were in charge of the supper at the Church of England ball on Tuesday, last, under the direction of…

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B.n.a. Madhatter's Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 1

The grand Madhatters' Ball in aid of Kikoira BNA, will be held a week later than previously advertised. The date now fixed is Friday, 27th July. Mrs. King's…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 3

"Can't Help Singing," with Deanna' Durbin, Robert Paige and Akim Tamiroff. Entertainment, spelled with large…

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MR. W. M Ball Views on San Francisco Conference (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: One of the advisers to the Australian Delegation at San Francisco (Mr. W. MacMahon Ball), said on his return…

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Band at Wyalong Park

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

West Wyalong Town Band will play at Boronia Park, Wyalong, at 3 p.m. next Sunday. Mr. J. A. Wilkins, Band President,…

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Three Prizes at Buralyang Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 4

A waltzing competition for a pair of silver cups, one step competition and Monte Carlo spot waltz—both, carrying a prize of 10/6 each—will be highlights…

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R.c. Ball at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

The Catholic annual ball at Tullibigeal will be held on Monday, 16th July. Hawkins' Dance Band from Parkes will provide the music. A prize of £1/1/ will…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball To-morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 1

Tallimba Diggers' ball, one of the most popular of the balls of the winter months, is to be held to-morrow (Friday) night…

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"Kid's" Flock to Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 1

"Gang Busters," an exciting new serial, which has commenced at the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong, is attracting hundreds of children every Saturday…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 3

"Passage to Marseilles," with Humphrey Bogart, Claude Rains and Peter Lorre. Once again Warner Bros., who…

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School F'ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 8

On June 28 five football teams from the Marist Brothers' College made a visit to Parkes to meet four team from the High School and one team from…

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Ball Own Drawcard

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 1

Asked if there were any special features at the West Wyalong Diggers' ball on August 7, Mr. E. G. Brown, (the League President) replied, "The ball is its…

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Tallimba Diggers Ball 300 at Enjoyable Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 1

Tallimba Diggers' ball, held on Friday night, was the usual brilliant success, which it has been for some years. The function attracts many from within a…

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Jolly Jack Tars Royal Navy Men to Attend Scottish Ball Gay Night Assured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 1

Final arrangements have been completed for the entertainment of the Royal Navy personnel at the West Wyalong Scottish Ball to be held to-morrow…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 2

The above was held in the Star Theatre last night, and was considered the best ever—there being about 650 present…

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