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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 5 of 7

Concert

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 12 September 1902 · page 2

The endeavours put forth by the Concert Committee, and they were many, were rewarded with a thronged Hall during the evening…

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Pictures for the Blind

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 2

One of the latest and mo[?]t ingenious inventions for the instruction and delight of the blind is a moving picture apparatus which has just been constructed…

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Hospital Ball. Ladies Meeting

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 5

On Wednesday last a meeting of ladies and the committee of the hospital was held to wind up matters in connection with the late hall. Present : Mr. Links…

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A Simple Method of Etching Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 7

Tho desire to draw and sketch is almost a universal one. There is a singular delight to be able to put on paper that which has caught the…

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Dance

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 19 September 1902 · page 2

A very successful dance eventuated on Thursday evening last (Race Night,) at Murrell's Hall. Some 42 couples participated. The proceeds were in…

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Hospital Ball

Western Champion · Friday 19 September 1902 · page 11
Also in The Peak Hill Express

The annual adult ball, in aid of the funds of the Parkes District Hospital, was held at the Show Ground pavilion on Wednesday evening, and proved…

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Mowabla Picnic & Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 September 1902 · page 2

The annual picnic at Mowabla took place On 17th instant. A very large gathering turned up from the surrounding district and Condobolin. Unfortunately the sports were marred by rain, but otherwise…

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The Ferndale Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 September 1902 · page 6

THE ball held under the auspices of the Ferndale Social Club as a finale to its series of winter socials this season eventuated at the Royal Hall on…

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McPhail Concert

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 19 September 1902 · page 3

The evidence of the insufficient police protection provided by the Department, at McPhail, was again demonstrated during the continuance…

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Restoring Pictures

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 1

Amateur artiste 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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Band Social

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 2

A social in aid of the local Town Band was held in the School of Arts Hall on Wednesday evening last, and proved most successful in every respect. There…

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Hospital Ball

Western Champion · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 11
Also in The Peak Hill Express

The Juvenile Ball in aid of the funds of the local Hospital, took place on Thursday evening, 18th inst., and proved a magnificent success. There…

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McPHAlL CONCERT. (To the Editor Peak Hill Express.)

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 3

Sir,—Being a resident of McPhail, I must in duty bound, raise my voice on behalf of those who were present at the Concert on Wednesday night…

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Gala Day Concert. (To the Editor Peak Hill Express.)

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 3

Sir,-A report having been circulated to the effect that I required a fee of £2 2s in connection with the above, I should be much obliged if…

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Ball Lightning at Sea

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 7

Robert Seyboth, of the United States Weather Bureau, tells of an experience with ball lightning in Hudson Bay in 1867. The…

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In a Theatre Gallery

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 7

The packed, excited, noisy patrons go up to the high roof like the side of a mountain; they shout and whistle and appeal to each other…

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The Nymagee Band

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 3 October 1902 · page 2

We case the following from The Australasian Bandsman:--At the conclusion of the band practice at Nymagee on the 21st instant the Secretary was presented by the…

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Hospital Ball

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 3 October 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the Ladies Committee of the above, was held at the Council Chambers, on Saturday afternoon last. Present: Mesdauies W. B. Wynne…

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