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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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"Samson & Delilah" At Strand Theatre

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 2

Cecil B. DeMille, the colorful Hollywood director-producer, first conceived the idea for his new Technicolor film, "Samson and…

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Tivoli Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 1

Van Johnson is the star in M.G.M.'s "Go For Broke", which will be screened at the Tivoli Theatre this Friday, Saturday…

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Rugby League Notes New Play-the-ball Rule

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 9

The new "play-the-ball" rule, introduced into Rugby League this season, has provoked much discussion among followers of the…

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Far West Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 6

It is seldom that Eugowra people get the opportunity to hear In person, artists of the standard of the members of the Far West…

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Ariah Park Ball Held at Mirrool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 1

Owing to the tragic destruction of the local hall, the first ball of the season, run by the Church of England, was held at…

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Light Thrown on New "Play the Ball" Rule

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 8

The N.S.W. Country Rugby League Advisory Panel of ex-Internationals, throws seme light on the new "play-the-ball rule."…

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Bland District News Bribbaree Quandialla Caragabal C. OF E. BALL

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 5

Despite very overcast weather and muddy roads Quandialla show pav[?]on was thronged with dancers from all parts of…

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Bugle Band Makes History, Wins Praise

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 2

Anzac Day, 1952, will be written into the records of Forbes Marist Brothers' Cadet Bugle Band as the day upon which it…

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Apex Club Ball Big Sensation Promised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 2

The Apex Club ball to be held on Friday, May 16, promises to be one of the big events of the winter season. It will be…

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C. of E. Ball To-night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 2

The annual Church of England ball in Forbes, with its presentation of debutantes is always a notable occasion. This year's…

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Twelve Debs. Make Bow at C.w.a. Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 6

A bitterly cold night, with showers and wind may have kept some people away from the C.W.A blue and gold ball on…

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QUANDIALLA £100 Profit From C. of E. Ball Rain Spoils Anzac Commemoration QUANDIALLA--Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 10

Despite verv overcast weather and muddy roads the Quandialla show pavilion was thronged dancers from all parts of the…

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High School Break-up Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 10

In place of the usual assembly which the Forbes Intermediate High School holds at the end of each week in the Town Hall, a…

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Legion Prepares For Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 6 May 1952 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women was held at the R.S.L. Hall last Saturday night, when…

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C. OF E. BALL Presentation Of Eleven, Debutantes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1952 · page 4

ELEVEN young girls, frocked in traditional white, were welcomed to society by Mrs. White, wife of Canon A. E. White," at the Church of England ball last Friday night…

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Hospital Ball Provides Gala Evening Blaze Of Color And Joy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 6 May 1952 · page 1

The first Hospital Ball for many years, held at the Exhibition Hall last Friday, justified the efforts of the organisers and was a huge success in every way. New season's frocks were displayed before a big crowd…

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Dance on Saturday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1952 · page 2

The West Wyalong Ladies' Hockey Club will conduct a dance in the Masonic Hall this Saturday night…

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Tallimba R.C. Ball On

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 1

Square [?]ing to the L[?]on Blue Rhythm Orchestra will be the highlight of the Tallimba C[?] hall on Friday night…

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Music Good at Legion Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 2

The Legion Ball held on Friday night provided good entertainment and an enjoyable evening for the fair crowd wire attended…

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Basket Ball Contest on

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 2

At the annual general meeting of the Condobolin Basketball Club it was decided that the competition should commence on…

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