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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

128 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 7

Ella Caspeps' Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 2

ON Thursday evening a concert was given in the Oddfellows' Hall by Miss Ella Caspers, who had the assistance of other well-known favourite singers. This was…

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Hibernian Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 3

The Ball in conneotion with the Annual Race Meeting, took pluon last night and although not very largely attended, it was a most, enjoyable…

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The Family Orchestra

Western Champion · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 5

The man had just reached home, after a heavy day's work at the office, and was resting himself in his easy chair for a few minutes before…

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West Wyalong Brass Band

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 4

A general meeting of subscribers to the West Wyalong Town Band Fund is called for Friday evening April roth. It is to be hoped that…

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The Trade in Faked Pictures

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 8

A remarkable article is contributed by M. Franche, an authority on art, to the " Revue Internationale des Falsifications," the official organ of an International…

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Local and General. Masonic Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 4

That annual social function in connection with the local Lodge, transpires on May 17 next and promises to be the brilliant success it usually ''s…

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Parkes Brass Band

Western Champion · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 16

A joint meeting of the Band Board and members of the Parkes Brass Band was held at Evans' Exchange Hotel on Monday evening, when matters in…

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Look on These Pictures. Dissipated Fortune

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 3

At the London, Bankruptcy Court recently the public examination was concluded of Ricliard Atkinson, described as of Park-lane W and other addresses…

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Parkes District Hospital. the Annual Demonstration. a Splendid Success. a Record Concert. OFFICIALS-Handicappers for Trotting Events: Messrs S. E. Olose and J. E. Mullampy. Handicapper for Pony Trot: Mr S. E. Close. Sheffield Handicap: Messrs G. Best and Colin Fletcher. Starter for Trotting Events: Mr J. E. Mullampy. Athletic Events: Mr G. Best. Judges: Messrs Metcalfe and Bullock. Timekeeper: Mr B. A. Heraghty. Stewards: Messrs J. T. Best, W. J. Sanders and A. T. Cartwright. Children's Events: Messrs O. J. Howard, P. Paravicini and H. Bowditch

Western Champion · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 15

The annual demonstration in aid of the funds of the Parkes District Hospital, for which preparations have been in active progress for several weeks…

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McMahon's Moving Pictures

Western Champion · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 13

There was a very good attendance at West's Hall on Wednesday evening, when McMahon's Moving Pictures occupied the stage, The animated…

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W.W. Band

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

The annual meeting of the West Wyalong Town Band took place on the stage of the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday night last…

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The Concert of Europe. How It Affects All. Austria's Recent Action

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

Baron Von Aehrenthal, the Austrian Premier, has announced a certain course of action by his country, which threatens to smash that political union…

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After Raisuli. the Theatre Manager. Intends to Capture Him

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 3

Mr Fred Trussell, acting manager of the London Hippodrome, left Liverpool street station the other day for Tilbury, to embark on the P. and O. boat…

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The New Orchestra. Generally Useful Instrument. Plays the Whole Band

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 3

Sir W. H. Preece in his lecture last night, 12th March, to the Institution of Electrical Engineers on "America Revisited," told his audience of those…

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Hospital Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 5

A meeting of the Ladies Organising Committee in connection with the above, was held in the School of Arts, on Wednesday, 13th May Present—Mesdames Duncan,…

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Masonic Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 7

Apart from local interest, the annual ball, held at the instance of the brethren ef the Condobolin Lodge of that old craft --the freemasons --is usually…

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Hospital Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 2

The annual Hospital Ball is set down for Tuesday June 16th A strong Committe[?] India, acting in conjunction with the Hospital Officials will assuredly make a big…

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The Masonic Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 2

The Masonic Ball will take place on Friday night next May 22nd It is expected that there will be a large number present and that the function will be one of the…

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Baceelors' Ball

Western Champion · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 15

A most successful dance was given by the bachelors of Parkes and district in West's hall on Friday evening last. The spacious hall was artistically…

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Miss Caspers' Concert

Western Champion · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 12

Misa Ella Caspers the youug Australian contralto, is announced to appear in Weat's Hall, on Wednesday evening next, assisted by a talented…

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