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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

402 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 21

Finance Matters At Municipal Council Meeting Band Subsidy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

We have already deal with some of the matters considered at last week's meeting of the finance committee of Forbes Municipal Council, but several…

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Might Give Lead to State In Air Conditioning of Operating Theatre Forbes Hospital Board Takes Action

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

DIFFICULTY has been experienced for years in getting an air conditioning unit for operating theatres suitable alike to the coastal areas and the humid conditions of the West. It is essential, of course, that no draught should be created by such a…

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R.S.L. Will Hold Anzac Night Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 1

The West Wyalong branch of the Returned Servicemen's League will hold a dance in the Masonic Hall on Anzac night,…

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Concert by New Australians

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 3

It was unfortunate that rain kept many townsfolk from attending the concert, arranged by the Rotary Club of Grenfell, on Wednesday…

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Band Leader "Out of Tune"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

Ken Emmett, popular leader of Emmett's West Wyalong Dance Band, will enter a repatriation…

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Scotch Ball. at Caragabal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

Though postponed on account of heavy rain, and despite the continued downpours, the Scotch Ball at Caragabal on 29th March was well…

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£60 Profit from Fools' Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 8

When nearly two inches of rain soa[?]ed the already water logged countryside and turned muddy roads…

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Lachlan Theatre Group News

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

Members and intending members of the Lachlan Theatre Group are advised of the following Club activities scheduled for the…

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Caragabal £75 Raised at Scotch Ball -- Final Cricket Match -- Rail Commissioner's Visit -- Civic Body Needed

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

DESPITE adverse weather conditions the Caragabal annual Scotch Ball was held after having been postponed from the previous week owing to the heavy rain and impassable roads. The hall decorations were a tribue to…

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Caragabal Scotch Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 7

The annual Scotch ball was held at Caragabal on Wednesday night, 29th. March, and despite the torrential rain, some two…

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West Milby Ball Again a Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 7

Forlonge's Orchestra from Condobolin wis in great form at the West Milby Hall ball, when West Milby upheld its reputation…

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West Milby Hall Ball As Popular As Ever

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 2

Forlonges orchestra was in great form at the West Milby Hall Ball on the twenty fourth ultimo when a very good crowd came along to…

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Distinguished Visitors for Rotary Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1

Mr. K. H. Rahman, Trade Commissioner for Pakistan, who will accompany Mr. Shebea, Consul-General for Lebanon, and Mr…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 10

Despite the fact that the School of Arts Hall had been flooded to the height of the stage, and the accumulation of silt left behind had not been…

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Graphic Pictures of Forbes in Isolation It Did Happen Again

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 4

The building up of Dowling Street and the erection of Wyangala Dam would put an end to future floods crossing Dowling Street, it has been argued. This group of shots emphasises that puny man is no match for…

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Hospital Ball Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

celled themselves in putting on a poultry supper with all the accompanying delicacies. The excellence of this repast was freely…

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Hospital Ball. 350 Attend

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

Those who danced to the music of the Piccadilly Orchestra at the 1950 Hospital Ball on Friday night enjoyed a thoroughly good time…

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"Advocate" Flood Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

To meet the demand for last Friday's issue of "Forbes Advocate," which featured exclusive aerial pictures of the flood…

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Anzac Night Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 1

Definite arrangements have been made for Ken Emmett's Dance Band to play at the West Wyalong…

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C.of E. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 1

Preliminary notice is given that the Church of England annual ball will be held at West Wyalong on Tuesday, 27th June…

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