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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

355 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 18

Town Band Hand Busy Year More Public Intrest Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 1

West Wyalong Town Band had had a particularly busy year, the President (Mr. J. A. Wilkins) told the aunnual meeting. He expressed surprise that Bland…

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300 at Tallimba Ball Despite Very Heavy Rain

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 6

On what was probably the wettest night of the year the Tallimba Diggers' ball on Friday attracted nearly 300 people. Buses from West Wyalong…

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General News Have your Photo Taken at the C.W.A. Ball on Wednesday night— 16th July

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 2

Bathurst barbers have decided to close their slices on Tuesday afternoons for tho time being, to conform with the 40-hour week…

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"Short Story" Presented at Strand Theatre Opening Night's Performance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 7

The Forbes M. and D. Society's production or Robert Morley's "Short Story" opened on Wednesday night to a somewhat small audience. After…

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High Reputation of W. Wyalong Scottish Ball Fully Maintained

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

With lights dimmed and to the skirl of the bagpipes, the traditional ceremony of piping in the flaming haggis was carried out by Mr. D. R. Cooper at the Scottish ball…

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Oddfellows Ball Smaller Crowd Than Anticipated Mainly owing to the muddy conditions of the roads and the promise of unpleasant weather, there was only a small crowd at the Oddfellows Ball held in the Exhibition Hall last

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

Dancers complained of the muddy conditions on the track which leads to the hall. Only one taxi was operating and many people had to walk…

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Blow Clear Hall Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

Residents of Blow Clear and District, the Ball season is not yet over for you will be thrilled to continue the dancing…

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The C.w.a. Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

Last night was an important social occasion—the annual ball held by the Grenfell branch of the Country Women's Association, when…

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Burcher R C. Ball Next Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

Burcher Catholic Ball will be a big event next Friday, 25th July. Buses will leave West Wyalong, Tullibigeal, and…

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Tivoli Theatre Purchased by Mr. C. Bylos

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 1

After having leased the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong, for the past 18 years Mr. Con. Bylos has just completed the purchase…

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Community Singing and Concert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

Always raising money for some worthy cause, the ladies of the 2WG Club announce that they have a further £150 to…

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Successful Barn Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 8

The euchre party and barn dance held at Charlton's barn on Friday, 11th July, in aid of the Bonnie Dell Hospital queen, Miss Gwen Clemems…

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Diggers' Ball Mannequin Parade a Scream

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 8

The Diggers' ball, held at the Imperial Theatre on Tuesday, 8th July, was as usual an outstanding success and one of the best functions of the…

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Buffs' Ball Aids Two Worthy Bodies Waltzing Finals Held

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 10

Two worthy organisations, Legacy and Forbes Ambulance, benefited from the proceeds of this year's Buffs' ball, which was held in the Town Hall…

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Y.C.W. AND N.C.G.W. Forbes and Parkes Movements Meet Sports and Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

Last Sunday proved a very enjoyable day for members of Forbes and Parkes Y.C.W. and N.C.G.M. clubs when they met in friendly sporting…

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Many Visitors Expected at Diggers Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 1

Visitors from Temora, Barmedman, Ungarie, Tullibigeal, Lake Cargelligo Weethalle, and other towns…

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Wet Weather Cannot Spoil Ungarie Scotch Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 2

Showery and bleak weather on Wednesday last somewhat marred the attendance of the Ungarie Scotch ball, but the enthusiasm aroused by this popular event…

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Juvenile Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 2

The Catholic Bazaar Committee is organising a juvenile dance to be hold at the C.W.A. Hall, West Wyalong, on July 21…

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Bribbaree Catholic Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 4

The Catholic Ball was held at Bribbaree on Monday night last, 14th July, and was both a financial and social success…

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Tivoli Theatre Purchased

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 1

The purchase of the freehold of the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong, by Mr. Con. Bylos from the Estate of the late…

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