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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 9 of 17

Over 71 at C. of E. Annual Ball; Eleven Debutantes Presented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

A large crowd of over 700 were present at the Church of England ball at West Wyalong on Tuesday night last The attendance was estimated as one of the…

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Methodist Church Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

An enjoyable concert, the proceeds of which are to be divided between the Methodist Church and a Foo[?] for Britain Appeal,…

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Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 1

"Mildred Pierce" is the star attraction at the Tivoli Theatre on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, with Joan…

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Ungarie Scottish Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 1

The Ungarie Scottish ball will be held on Wednesday, July 21, at the Memorial Hall. A Parkes Orchestra has been…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 2

The Tallimba Diggers Ball will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) night, and it is expected that all Servicemens' or…

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Plans for Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 1

Plans are well in hand for the West Wyalong Diggers' Ball to be held at West Wyalong on August 3…

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Scottish Ball Expects Record 1948 Crowd

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 2

Miss Beryl Mackenzie, Secretary, and the Committee organising the Scottish Ball to be held at West…

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Miss Pat Butler Belle Of Barmedman C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 1

By popular vote, Miss Pat Butler, of West Wyalong, was acclaimed the Belle of the Barmedman Church of England ball, held on Friday night…

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C.W.A. NOTES Ball Nets £92 Conference Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 2

There was an attendance or 45 members at the monthly meeting of the Forbes branch C.W.A. on Friday. Mrs. R. H. Beddie presided…

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Four More Towns Go on Strike For Better Hospital Conditions Forbes Should Join the Band

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 1

AT the week-end it was reported that four more country towns intend to hold a one-day strike as a protest against Health Minister Kelly's neglect of their respective hospitals. The four towns are Mudgee (population 4872), Crookwell…

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No Debs. for Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

A recommendation by Mr. Sid Adams to the West Wyalong branch of the Returned. Servicemen's League,…

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300 Attend Burcher R.C Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

Rev. Father O'Herlihy, Parish Priest of W[?]thalle, officially opened the Burcher Catholic ball on…

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Merry Crowd Will Attend Scottish Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

Busiest men at the West Wyialong Scottish Ball, tomorrow (Friday) night, will be the doorkeepers…

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Country Women's Association Ball a Pleasant Function

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

The second ball conducted by the combined members of the Condobolin and Kiacatoo branches of the Country Women's Association was held on Friday night last, and proved pleasant entertainment…

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R.S.L. President To Open Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

West Wyalong branch of the Returned Servicemen's League unanimously agreed at its last meeting, that…

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300 Make Merry at Tallimba 1948 Diggers' Ball, Grand Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

The Tallimba Diggers' ball of 1948 upheld the R.S.L. boast that it is one of the most enjoyable and popular social events of the south-western dancing season…

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Centenary of Education Sports and Ball Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 8

The Centenary of Education sports and ball, which were held on April 21, 1948, proved to be extremely successful, both socially and financially. The…

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Scots' Ball Over 700 Attend A Real Scottish Atmosphere

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 7

The Macs turned up in force on Wednesday at the Scots' boll, and the clans really, got together in the true sense of the word, for…

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Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 July 1948 · page 2

Brilliant direction, [?] coloring and outstanding act [?]ng are all to be found in [?] Arthur Rank's presentation of…

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Burcher Catholic Ball Another Wonderful Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 July 1948 · page 1

So popular has the Annual Catholic Ball at Burcher become, that people journeyed from Condobolin, Ungarie, West Wyalong and Forbes to be present at this year's effort held in the Burcher Hall last Tuesday…

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