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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

331 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 17

Concert Tours in Far West "May be Record"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 November 1948 · page 3

"The Far West concert party tours seems to be more popular than ever," said the superintendent of the Far West Children's Health Scheme, Mr…

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Famed Concert Pianist Will Advise Aspiring Music Students

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 November 1948 · page 1

If you have the goods, you are sure to be given the opportunity. Recognise that chance when it comes, and, above all, be prepared for it. One must…

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Old Time Dance at Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 November 1948 · page 2

An old time dance in aid of the Church of England funds, will be held at the Wyalong Town Hall on Saturday night…

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Dance and Stall for Blue Baby

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 November 1948 · page 1

A strong committee has been formed at Wyalong to assist the West Wyalong Rotary Club's Blue Baby…

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Old Time Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 2

All old time dance ill support of tile Church of England funds will be held at the Town Hall Wyalong, on Saturday…

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£ in Band Already to Assist "Blue Baby" Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 2

Already £80 is in hand to assist the West Wyalong "Blue Baby" who will leave for Melbourne at an early date to undergo a highly technical operation, which should…

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"Dusk to Dawn" Dance (or "Blue Baby" Has Popular Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 2

For the first time in many years, Wya long is to have an all-night dance, to raise funds for the "Blue Baby" which has been adopted by,the Rotary Club…

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Famed Concert Pianist Will Advise Aspiring Students

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 3

If you have the goods, you are sure to be given the opportunity. Recognise that chance when it comes, and, above all, be prepared for it. One…

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Lachlansider Father and Son Pipe Band

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 9

This paragraph from a recent issue of the Glen Innes "Examiner" has interest for the people of Forbes, where Sergt. Jack Scott was formerly…

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Kelpie Stud Owner in Pictures

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 December 1948 · page 1

Mr. James Moore, who conducts his well-known champion Kelpie Stud at "Cowal West," West Wyalong, has just returned…

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Comedienne's Dance was Strenuous on Nylons

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 December 1948 · page 1

Anyone who considers jitterbug dancing to be strenuous ought to ask Joan McCracken about the Varsity Drag. She wore out 30 pairs of opera…

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Ability Shown in Sunday School Concert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 December 1948 · page 5

Outstanding ability was shown by several of the performers in the Church of England Sunday School…

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St. Joseph's Concert is Brilliant Entertainment

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 2

"WHAT are we going to see next?" This was on everyone's lips at the close of each item during last Thursday's concert by the pupils of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Their frocking, singing and enunciation, dancing,…

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Juvenile Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 3

A very successful juvenile dance was held on Wednesday night in aid of the Catholic Building Fund. An interesting and varied programme…

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Hanging Pictures

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 1

Too little attention is generally given to the hanging of pictures. The traditional way is usually adhered to, the picture being so hung as to tip…

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More Than 10,000 Miners at First Wyalong Funeral; Circus Band Played March

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 1

In 1894, more than 10,000 miners downed tools and attended the funeral of Andreas Matheson, the first person to die on the famous Wyalong Goldfields. A…

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Convent School Concert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 1

The break-up celebrations at the West Wyalong Convent School on Wednesday evening next, will take the form of a…

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Concert at Convent School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 December 1948 · page 1

The Sisters of Mercy have arranged an attractive programme to be presented at the West Wyalong Convent School on…

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St. John's Hall Filled for Pupils' Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 December 1948 · page 2

The Parish Hall's seating capacity was fully extended to house the patrons at Mrs. Phyllis Evans' pupils and guest artists' concert…

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Let's Go to the Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 4

"In Britain, during the last half century, the drama has become popular among educational and cultural activities. Everybody gets the…

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