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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

386 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 20

Bland District News Bribbaree Quandialla Caragabal BALL

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 4

[?] annual dominate [?] in aid of the funds of the Bribbarec R.C. Church was held last week at Brisbane…

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Record Takings at Scotch Ball Eight Hundred Dancers Attend

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 1

For many years the annual Scotch Ball has held the record for the biggest attendance of any ball, and it easily maintained this record with the 1949 effort. Door takings amounted to £254186, which we think must…

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Bribbaree Annual Catholic Ball Was Outstanding Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 3

The annual Catholic ball was held at Bribbaree on Monday night. July 11, and was an outstanding financial and social success, so…

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QUANDIALLA Date of Show Ball Altered Personal and General

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 8

Mrs. M. Loiterton, of Cootamundra, is enjoying a holiday with her sister, Mrs. R. Penfold, "Weeroona." On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. J. W…

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Town Band Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 July 1949 · page 2

West Wyalong Town Band annual meeting will be held on Friday night of this Week…

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Debs. Will be Guests at Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 July 1949 · page 2

All girls who made their debut at West Wyalong social functions this year will be guests att he…

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Rotary Ball a Grand Success Proceeds to Aid Baby Health Centre

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1949 · page 2

My most important date last week was the Rotary ball. With the Rotarians it isn't just a casual imitation to come along and tap…

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Good Crowd At 50-50 Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 2

Forionge's orchestra gave complete satisfaction to everyone of the three hundred and fifty dancers who attendee! the 50-50 dance…

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Support Urged for Town Band; President Wilkins Makes Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 1

An appeal to people of town and district to attend the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Town Band on Friday night of this week, was made by…

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Happy Scenes as Scotsmen Gather at Ungarie Scottish Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 4

A breath of the Scottish Highlands came to Ungarie last Friday with the fourteen kilities and Piper Jock Cameron, who lent atmosphere to the Scottish ball held…

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350 Dancers Attend Successful C. of E. Ball at Barmedman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 1

Pressure lamps illuminated the Canberra Hall, Barmedman for the happy crowd of dancers at the Barmedman Church of England Ball on Tuesday night…

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Rotary Ball The Organiser's Thanks (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 5

Sir,--May I make further mention through your columns of the Rotary ball? Mrs. Reymond's report in last Tuesday's issue, I believe, was…

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M.u.i.o.o.f. Ball a Big Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 6

The M.U.I.O.F. held its annual ball on Tuesday evening, when a large gathering of local young people together with visitors from all the…

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Surprise Item at Spring Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 August 1949 · page 4

Something sensational in the way of floor shows is indicated toy the organisers of the Church of England…

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Novelties for Ungarie Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 August 1949 · page 2

Novelties of every description will be featured at the Ungarie Diggers' ball to be held on Friday, August 12…

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Annual Catholic Ball a Great Success

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1949 · page 3

One of Grenfell's main social functions each year, the Annual Catholic Ball, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last Wednesday…

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Wyalong Man to open Ungarie Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 August 1949 · page 2

Mr. Ray Tunks, President of the West Wyalong branch of the Returned Servicemen's League will officially…

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Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 4

A well attended dance, was held at Bribbaree last week, and an enjoyable evening was had by all. The organisers were well satisfied…

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Town Band Needs More Money

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 2

Remuneration for the Bandmaster of West Wyalong Town Band was discussed at the annual meeting of the Band, the subject being introduced by Mr. A…

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Band to Honour Mr. F. Butcher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 1

Bandsmen and others at the annual meeting of West Wyalong Town Band were unanimous in their praise of…

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