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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 4 of 17

Ambulance Sports and Ball Steer Riding Provided Many Thrills

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 1

It was unfortunate that the weather was so hot and dusty for Easter Monday, the day of the annual sports and gymkhana in aid of the funds of the Condobolin District Ambulance. This meant that conditions were not as pleasant for such a day's entertainment as they…

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Far West Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 2

Before a large and enthusiastic audience in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, the Far West Concert Company gave another very…

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Open Air Concert Was Big Hit; Family Affair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 2

Although sickness, and other unforseen circumstances, made a last minute change in plans unavoidable, the open air concert at West Wyalong on Easter…

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Symphony Orchestra To Present Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 1

THE Australian Broadcasting Commission announced this week that the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, with a full complement of sixty-eight players, will present a concert at Forbes in August. This outstanding musical event…

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Convent Jubilee Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 2

Last night was Just the night for dancing, and there was an attendance of 250 at the Convent Jubilee Ball in the Oddfellows'…

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Barmedman Diggers Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 5

Elaborate plans are being made for the Diggers' Ball to be held at Barmedman on Friday. June 1, Secretary Garnett…

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"Moons" Dance To-morrow Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

The dance organised by the West Wyalong Half Moons Rugby League Club will be held in the Masonic Hall…

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Milby Will Be Gay on May 11; B.F.B. Dance Milby

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 4

West Milby Bush Fire Brigade members are hoping that there will be no calls on the night of May 11…

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Legion to Hold Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 10 April 1951 · page 2

It was finally decided at the Legion meeting on 7th April to hold a Ball this winter. The reason for the delay in…

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Far West Concert Party at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1951 · page 6

Once again a Forbes audience which comfortably filled the Town Hall on Saturday night, was delighted with the bill of fare…

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Masonic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 8

The Masonic ball at West Wyalong will be held on Friday. 25th May, 1951. Intending debutantes are asked to…

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Debutantes at Yalgogrin Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 2

Debutantes will be presented at the Blue and Gold hall to be held at Yalgogrin North by the Brolga branch of the…

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Younger Set Debutante Ball Great Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 6

The ball on Tuesday night, conducted by the C.W.A. Younger Set, was an outstanding success socially and financially--…

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QUANDIALLA Visit of Lithgow Cricketers F'ball Club Formed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 10

An event which the Quandialla Cricket Club had been anticipating for some weeks took place last week-end, when 15…

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Picnic Race Ball a Disappointment

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 2

In spite of a good floor and an excellent supper provided by the Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary, the Ball on Friday, 13th, was a great…

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Tullibigeal Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 2

The Catholic annual ball at Tullibigeal will be held on June 29. All orchestra from Partes has been engaged…

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B.N.A. Jubilee Ball At Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 5

The Bush Nursing Associaion jubilee ball at Tullibigeal on May 18, will be a social highight of the year…

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Yarrabandai Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

The Catholic Ball held in the Yarrabandai Memorial Hall on Friday 13th was a great success from all aspects…

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Scout Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

In his speech, officially opening the Scout Ball, a feature of the Condobolin Scout Week, Mr. Young said that it gave him…

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Forbes Theatre Group Plays In Retrospect

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 2

POUR one-act plays by members of the Forbes M. & D. Society opened the Jubilee Celebrations at the Town Hall on Tuesday, before an excellent first night audience…

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