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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

322 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 17

Concert Tour by Far West Health Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 8

A large black Chevrolet car with a yellow trailer will drive into Mudgee on Monday, September 3. It will be making its first port of call on the latest concert…

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Swimming Reserve Dance Floor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 1

After nearly sixteen months the Municipal Council has finally decided to repair the dance floor at the swimming reserve as soon as…

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'Two Flags West' Imperial Theatre Attraction

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 8

A star-studded cast brings to life the story of "Two Flags West," historical adventure spectacle based on a little known irony of the…

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Old-time Ball Should Be Cracker Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 5

The old-time bull to be held in the Forbes Town Hall tonight, in aid of the funds of the Jubilee Celebrations central…

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Ingenious Decorations at Woolshed Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 2

The dance which was held at the North Condobolin Woolshed in aid of the Hospital and Ambulance Auxiliaries was exceptionally well attended, and all reported that it was one of the best dances ever held out there…

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Ball in the Gay Nineties Fashion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 1

Highlight of the Jubilee Ball on Friday night was the official opening by the first "Mayor" of Forbes…

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Ball at Burcher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 September 1951 · page 5

The annual ball in aid of the hall, held at Hureher on Friday riiglit last, was an outstanding success. There was a very…

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Scotch Ball Rich in Tradition Huge Crowd Attracted

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 1

The glamour and tradition of the Scotch Ball drew a huge crowd to the Exhibition Hall last Friday night, and it can safely be said that this ball, in decorations, music, supper and Scotch atmosphere, was equally as good as those held in previous years…

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Flashback on Forbes: Show Smoke Concerts (No. 20

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 4

In the olden days and its olden ways the Show carnival spirit submerged the community of Forbes. The largest circus proprietors, such…

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Music Club Distinguished Oboist at Forbes Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1951 · page 2

Highlight of Saturday evening's Music Club concert were the distinguished oboe playing of Jira Tancibudck and the…

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Dance a Success

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1951 · page 2

The dance held by the Sandy Creek Tennis Club on Friday, the 14th September, was a huge success…

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Visiting Salvation Army Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 2

Lovers of band music are reminded that the Earlwood Salvation Army Citadel Band will be visiting Grenfell next week-end…

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Visit of Noted S.A. Band

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 1

Salvation Army Fairfield Citadel Band will visit West Wyalong on Saturday and Sunday next, when they will give…

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"Debutantes" Dance Amusing Evening at Weddin

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 3

Carrying beautiful bouquets of peppercorns, horehound and vegetable tops, ten pretty "debutantes" tripped daintily…

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Successful Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 8

A very successful Sunshine Club dance was held in the Imperial Theatre on Thursday. There was a 'bus from Parkes and the large…

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Fairfield S.a. Band

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 1

The visit of the Salvation Army Fairfield Citadel Band over the week-end was very enjoyable and successful. A…

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Local and General Visiting Salvation Army Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 2

The Earlwood Salvation Army Band which is visiting Grenfell this week-end, is one of Sydney's top ranking bands…

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Lovely Decorations at Chamen's Ball Good Orchestra and Good Floor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 2 October 1951 · page 2

The prophecy that Chamen's Staff Ball would be"the best of the season was obviously fulfilled, judging by the remarks-'heard and the number present. The Ball, which took place last Friday night, in the Exhibition Hall, was one of the best attended and most tastefully…

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Lachlan Theatre Group Jottings Visit of Leonard Hunt

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 2 October 1951 · page 2

Leonard Hurst, American square dance caller, who is at present under contract to the ABC, will visit Condobolin next week as…

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Dance at Wyalong On

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1951 · page 4

Dancers are reminded that a dance will be at Wyalong Hall on Saturday night. Proceeds will be for the…

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