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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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London Letter the Theatre in London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 5

It has always been one of the conditions of the London stage— for at least as long as I can remember—that there is no such…

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Anniversary Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 2

Following the custom of latter years, the Swimming Club conducted a dance at the Reserve, on Monday, 27th inst.,…

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Band Festival Condobolin Represented

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 2

On Sunday last six members of the Condobolin Town Band journeyed to Orange to assist the Parkes Band in a Massed Band…

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Death After Knock From Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 2

While playing cricket at Moore Park on Saturday, Nelson Joseph Flinn, 25, of Snape-street, Kingsford, was struck over the heart…

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Dance Hall Fire Tragedy in Germany (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 1

A message from Berlin states:— It is officially revealed that three British soldiers were killed or…

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A.B.C's. 1947 Concert Schedule Big Year Ahead For Music

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 2

The A.B.C. plans to bold some 370 concerts throughout Australia during 1947; of these, 270 will be orchestral. The number of…

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"Story Telling" Dance Routins in "Nothing Sacred"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

Creation of "story telling dance routines for the techin color production, "Nothing Sat red", at the Rio Gardens on…

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Stars of the Air. "Our Strell—she's a Beaut" Army Favourite on A.B.C. Concert Tour

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 3

STRELLA WILSON, popular Australian concert and radio singer, who has made altogether four army tours—to New Guinea…

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Side-loading Facilities For New Ambulance Band Contest to Increase Revenue

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 9

At the last meeting of the Forbes Ambulance Board, held on Tuesday night. Dr. Young (Flying Doctor) spoke in favor of purchasing a…

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Open Air Concert For Town Band

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 3

The Secretary (Mr. Chris McGregor) announced to-day that the West Wyalong Town Band proposes conducting an open…

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Farewell Dance at Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 2

Few citizens enjoy the popularity of Mr. and Mrs. P. Curry, of Wyalong who will be guests at a farewell social to be held…

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"Bad Taste" Dance at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 2

A novel Idea will be brought to light by the Ungarie War Memorial Hall Committee, in a "bad taste"…

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What's Wrong with The Band? (To the Editor, "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 2

Sir, The Committee of the West Wyalong. Town Band appreciates the public given the apathy…

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Eugowra District News Successful Eisteddfod Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 6

The dance which took place at the School of Arts on Saturday night in aid of the forthcoming eisteddfod was one of the most successful Saturday…

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Sidelights on the News Sydney -- N.S.W. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 1

The permanent Sydney Symphony Orchestra, which last year was increased to 88 players and which will this year give 100 concerts in the State,…

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Red Cross Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 5

At a Red Cross dance held in Wyalong recently, Mrs. Reardon. of Wyalong, won £1/1/open order, and redonated 10/…

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Sunday Night Concert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 2

Mr. Jeff Stenner, who will be remembered as the co-producer Wyalong Re vue Company, will be the…

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Packed House At Band Con[?]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 1

An open air concert, sponsored by the West Wyalong Town Band, attracted a packed house at the Rio…

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Younger Set Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

The Younger Set dance held in the Presbyterian Hall last Friday night was socially a great success. The door, takings were reasonable…

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£100 Dance at Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 1

The committee organising the dance in aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme, to he held on Saturday night at the…

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