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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 17 of 24

The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1945 · page 4

"Dragon Seed," with Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston and Tarhan Boy. Heer is another all time great…

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£294 for Patriotic Funds Magnificent Result from Meaghers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 August 1945 · page 2

A cheque for £294/10/0 was ofcially handed to representatives of the West Wyalong and District Patriotic Committee on Friday evening…

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Scout and Guide Concert Profit of £50 Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 2

The Scout and Guides' concert, held In the Town Hall last Friday night, was well attended, and though it is not definitely known…

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Old Time Ball at Talliwiba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 4

The Tallimba Bush Nursing Association Centre, led by Messrs J. V. [?]pon and A. E. Carmichael (President and Honorary Secretary) will [?] an old…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 4

George Brent, hero of "Silver Queen," and Bruce Cabot, villain, pounded each other for several days before the cameras. They were…

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Gaiety at Diggers' Ball Sgt. Rattey, V.C., Was Star Guest Rain and Mud "Didn't Mean a Thing"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 1

"It is a marvellous show," was the general opinion expressed at the West Wyalong Diggers' Ball on Tuesday night of this week. Always one of the brightest social functions, the ball this year had an added attraction in the appearance of…

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Black and White Ball Was Grand Success 10 "Glamorous" Debs. Presented

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 1

Despite the very unfavorable weather conditions which prevailed, about four hundred persons presented themselves at the Forbes…

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OVER £100 PROFIT From C.W.A. Ball £200 Set Aside for Clinic Building Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 1

It was announced at the monthly meeting of the Forbes, C.W.A., last Saturday, that the proceeds from the Blue and Gold ball, held in…

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QUANDIALLA Two P.O.W.'s on Way Home Memorial Hall Concert QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 2

Advice was received on Monday of the safe arrival in Australia of Pte. H. K. Anderson from overseas. The news was received with great jubilation…

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Ungrarie Diggers' Ball On

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 4

Appearance of a party of Royal Naval servicemen, coupled o[?] its own outstanding entertainment, should draw a record crowd to the…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Tuesday &

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 1

"Follow the Boys," starring Vera Zorina and a host of leading stars, including Jeanette MacDonald, Marlene Dietrich, W. C. Fields and…

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Another Fine Attendance. at Far West Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 3

The Grenfell Musical, Orchestral and Vocal Society celebrated its 23rd Programme Birthday on Thursday night with a concert for the…

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Wyalong Dance on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 2

A dance at Wyalong on Saturday night is being conducted by the parents and Citizens' Association to raise funds for a wireless set for the School…

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Patriotic Ball At Blow Clear Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 1

The Blow Clear Patriotic Ball will be held on Tuesday next, 21st August, and promises to be an outstanding function…

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QUANDIALLA Two Prisoners of War Return Home Mad Hatters' Ball Yields £50 QUANDIALLA. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 3

Lost Friday was a happy day for the relatives and friends of Ptes H. K. Anderson and T. W. Bailey. They arrived by morning train and were met…

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Kikoira Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 1

Kikoira Catholic ball will be held on Friday, 21st September. King's Orchestra from Tallimba has been engaged, and no effort will be…

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Diggers' Ball Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 1

The following is the result of the competitions conducted in connection with the recent West Wyalong Diggers' Ball:—Bottle of Perfume: Miss Joyce Lamont…

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[?]Un at Blow Clear Patriotic Ball on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 1

All roads will lead to Blow Clear to-morrow night (Tuesday) when the annual patriotic ball will be held. President Albert Meacham and…

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Real Night Out At Ungane 1945 Diggers Ball Great Show Royal Naval Men Add Spice To Gaiety [?]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 2

There was an air of suppressed excitement at Ungarie last week, when the Band played the first dance at the Diggers' Ball of 1945. The…

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Buralyang Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 1

A big ball will take place at Buralyang Hall on Tuesday next, 28th August, when the newly built hall will be officially opened by the Shire Presidebt…

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