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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1907

203 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 11

A Ball Room Mishap

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 14

AT the military ball at Wellington on Friday night last a serious accident, happened to Mr. P. Madden, of the Gazette office. He was taking part…

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In Romantic Sicily Brigand Band Captured

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 July 1907 · page 5

A squad of gendarmes in pursuit of brigands came upon four fine horse, all splendidly harnessed, standing outside a small cottage at Bruco, Palermo, on 7th…

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Fancy Dress Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 13 July 1907 · page 2

THE annual fancy dress hall instituted by the secretary of the Grenfell School of Arts eventuated on Wednesday night, and as predicted, was a great success; there…

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Hospital Ball. Meeting of Ladies

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 July 1907 · page 9

A meeting of ladies was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon last to make arrangements for the carrying out of the work in…

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Autobiography of a Ball Gown

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 5
Also in The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette

Once I was an artist's dream of beauty, richness and design. I had taken such a long time to make, for my pattern was so exclusive and difficult. I was the rage!…

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The Smoke Concert

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 4

The visitors were entertained at a Smoke Concert in [?] hall at night. Mr. [?] occupied the chair. The toast “The King” having been loyally honored. Mr…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 24 July 1907 · page 2

The annual ball of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows eventuated in the Oddfollows Hall on Monday, under ideal weather conditions…

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Smoke Concert

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 11

The Smoke Concert was held in Wildie's on Wednesday evening. About £100 was promised in special prizes for next year's Show…

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Concerton Show Wight

Western Champion · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 14

Lovers of good music are promised a rare treat on Wednesday, 14th August (first night of the Show), when the canata "Esther" will be rendered…

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Masquerade Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 2

A Masquerpde Ball under the auspi[?] of the Hibernan Society took place in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday night last. It was a phenominal…

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Hospital Ball

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 9

THE Hospital Ball, held on Thursday (second night of the Show) was attended by about 30 couples. The hall was tastefully decorated, and the…

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A Moving Theatre

Western Champion · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 12

Mr S A Phillips, the Australian tourning representative of one of the most novel and successful of latterday threatrical enterprises 'His…

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Prima Donna's Suit. Sequel to a Masked Ball

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 6

The New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail" wrote on 25th March:— Mme. Emma Eames, the celebrated soprano, has startled musical and social…

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Show Smoke Concert

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 9

WILDIE'S HALL was crowded on the first night of the Show, where the Smoke Concert was held. The President, Mr. J. L. Whittmill, presided…

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High Class Concert

Western Champion · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 15

The concert and cantata to be rendered in Royal Hall on Wednesday, August 14th, promises to be of more than ordinary interest. The first part…

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Presbyterian Church Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 August 1907 · page 4

The large audience that attended the concert in aid of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday night of last week in the Temperance Hall were…

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R.c. Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 August 1907 · page 9

The concert in aid of the R.C. Church, on the night prior to the show, attracted a large audience, with the consequent result that a goodly…

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Moving Theatre

Western Champion · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 13

This exceptionally big theatrical venture which is modelled on Sara Bernbard's idea of a touring playhouse opens a season in Parkes next Tuesday…

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Myalls-Peak Hill Band

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 7

THE Myalls-Peak Hill Band is moving along slowly but surely. On Saturday, 21st ultimo, they played a programme in Caswell Street, and appeared in…

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