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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

136 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 7

Oddfellows' Ball

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 3

THE annual ball, under the auspices of the Loyal Wyalong Lodge. No. 187, was held in the Oddfellows' Hal on Friday night last. The night was all that could…

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'Play Ball.'

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 5

'Play ball!' The old cry echoes o[?]er the peaceful vale of Cherry creek, and from the bleachers comes a roar as rows of rooters spring a leak! The batter…

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Band of Hope

Western Champion · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 11

The Secretary of the local Band of Hope sends us the following report:— " On Monday week last, a large and appreciative audience assembled to…

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Juvenile Ball. a Brilliant Success

Forbes Times · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 8

That the juvenile ball which eventuated on Friday evening last (instituted by Meslames Lindsay and Reymond with the object of purchasing a sulky for the use of St. Andrews’ pastor) was a success,…

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Masonic Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with Lodge Pioneer, Wyalong, came off in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night last. For weeks past this annual…

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School of Arts Bread and Butter Dance

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 2

The above takes place on Tuesday evening next and promises to be one of the most enjoyable functions ever held in Canowindra. As this effort is to be for…

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The Show Ball

Forbes Times · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 8

The Show Ball was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, when there was the usual large attendance. The floor was in perfect order, while the music supplied by Messrs Auret…

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Smoke Concert

Forbes Times · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 8

The Smoke Concert, which took place in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, was a great success Mr. McPhillamy occupied the chair, and had on his right the Hon. John Kidd and on his…

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Bread and Butter Dance

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 2

The Bread and Butter Dance held in the School of Arts Hall on Tuesday evening last, unlike a great number of other efforts held in aid of the same…

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‘Play Ball.’

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 1

‘Play ball!’ The old cry echoes o’er the peaceful vale of Cherry creek, and from the bleachers comes a roar as rows of rooters spring a leak! The hatter…

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Smoke Concert

Forbes Times · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 8

A very successful Smoke Concert took place in the Masonic Hall, Parkes, on Wednesday evening. There was a very large attendance, and the President of the Association, Mr. A. S. Balcombe,…

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Hospital Ball

Western Champion · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 11

A meeting of ladies, convened by the Mayoress (Mrs. W. Metcalfe), was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. There was only…

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Pictures for the Blind

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 5

One of the latest and most ingenious inventions for the instruction and delight of the blind is a moving picture apparatus which has just been constructed…

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The Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 13

Although financially as was naturally expected, this event, was not so successful as those of previous yearp, socially it was a great success. In fact, thanks…

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Hospital Ball

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with the hospital took place on Wednesday night in the Centennial Hall, and on no previous occasion has such success marked the…

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Benefit Concert and Social

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 2

THE benefit concert and social in aid of the widow and family of Mr. Mavwell, who died recently at West Wyalong, took place last night, and the joint honorary…

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Restoring Pictures

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 5

Amateur artists may think it a dangerous thing to tamper with good oil painting, and naturally hesitate before attempting to restore it when it is soiled…

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Daring Band of Boy Burglars

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 6

The New York Times says;—For the past two months there has been a regular reign of terror in Leo[?]. on the, Western Kansas border. People have been stugged and robbed,…

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H.A.C.B.S Ball

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1902 · page 2

THE annual celebration in connection with the Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society, which took place in the Oddfellows' Hall, last night, was, as such…

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Varieties. My Ball—your Bull

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 12 September 1902 · page 6

GERMAN military men, as well as historians hold ill-regulated and undisciplined and disorganised valour in low esteem, except,…

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