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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 9 of 20

Pipers, Kilties at Lake Cargelligo Scottish Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 1

Pipers, kilties and Highland dancing will give the Lake Cargedigo Scottish ball on Monday next a true Highland atmos…

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Two Weeks to Wait for C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 1

Two week from today 800 dancers are expected to flock to the West Wyalong C. of E. Ball…

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Nearly One Man Band!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 4

A leading membor of the Calleen branch of the Partners and Settlers' Association holds five…

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Grenfell Town and District Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 2

The public meeting held at the Council Chambers on Friday night, 10th inst., was attended by the following: Ald. Selwyn (President),…

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Fsa Dance at West Milby

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 6

"The paymaster's Birthday" Is calculated to stimulate the already famous Tullibigeal Orchestra to further success at…

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Carved Supper Highlight of C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 2

Special attention will be given to the supper to be served at the West Wyalong Church of England hall on June…

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Silver Cup for Belle of Mallee Plains Cricketers Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 2

Miss A. Doel, of Buddigower, was presented with a silver cup for being the Belle of the Mallee Plains Cricketers' Premiership Ball…

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Record Number of Debutantes at Tallimba Church of England Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 4

The Tallimba Hall was crowded on Friday night last for the Chrch of England annual Ball. Fifteen young debutantes presented a charming picture as they…

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Annual Hospital Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 6

The annual ball organised by the committee of the Hospital Board was held in the Imperial Theatre on Monday night and was well attended…

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Big Dance Season Opens

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 June 1949 · page 2

Yes, sir! The snappiest, happiest dances of a decade are coming to Grenfell. Yes, mam! The liveliest, juciest, and best old…

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£30 Profit at Hospital Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 June 1949 · page 5

Aout 120 children in fancy dress attended the juvenile held at Wyalong recently Mrs. Cafe and Mrs. Troth…

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Tallimba C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 June 1949 · page 1

In the report of the Tallimba Church of England ball which appeared in last Thursday's "Advocate" it was omitted to…

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Show Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

The show ball held at Bribbaree last week was marred by inclement weather. However, there was a large attendance of dancers from…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

There will not be a blackout —nuot even a brownout—at the Tallimba Diggers' Ball on Friday 1st July. All reports state that…

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The Western Stores Ball Another Brilliant Success

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

Neither bitterly cold weather nor the lighting restrictions damped the ardor of the Western Stores staff or the spirits of the…

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Bright Lights Promised for C. of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 1

Excellent music a tasty three course meal, pretty debutantes, and a big crowd of happy dancers provide a…

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Mad Grand Time at Weethalle Diggers' 1949 Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 4

Three hundred people can't be wrong, because they all said that the Weethalle Diggers' Ball was "Something out of the box."…

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Burcher Queen (Miss Carey) Crowned at Ungarie Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 6

At the Ungarie Catholic Ball held on Tuesday night, a large crowd of dancers witnessed the coronation of Miss Imeida Carey, who was crowned queen of the…

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Fun for All at Diggers Ball Male Debutantes Cause Great Hilarity

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 1

It seems hardly necessary for us to state that the 1949 Diggers Ball was an overwhelming success for that it would be such was taken for granted as soon as the date was known. In past years the Diggers Ball has always spelt tops in…

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"Black-Out" Worries Vanish at C. of E. Ball About 900 Pack Town Hall for Great Social Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 5

THE Church of England's 1949 Ball, in the Town Hall last Friday night, was more than a spectacular success. It was a tonic for the times. After a brief encounter with the…

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