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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 6 of 7

Parkes Town Band

Western Champion · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 12

A ball and supper is to be held at the Parkesborough Hall on Friday evening, 6th October, in aid of the uniform fund of the Parkes Town…

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Carnival Ball

Western Champion · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 13

The Carnival Ball (plain and fancy dress) took place in the School of Arts hall on Wednesday night, the floor space being taxed to its utmost…

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Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 13

On the evening of the carnival an impromptn smoke concert was held at Messrs Noble and Telford's rooms, the chair being occupied by Mr J. T…

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School of Arts Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1908 · page 1

THE annual ball held in aid of the Grenfell School of Arts took place on Friday evening, and although not a very great financial success, was a most enjoyable…

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Band [?]

Western Champion · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 12

A public [?] held in the Royal Hall on [?] evening for the purpose of [?] for a continental in [?] Town Band…

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Park [?] Band

Western Champion · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 12

The Parkes [?] Band are in active practice for [?] and contest which takes place at [?] on November 9th and the [?] days, and hope…

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Parkes Town Band

Western Champion · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 23

The Parkes Town Band, under the direction of Bandmaster Kendall, has made rapid strides during the past few months, and has been practising…

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Big Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 4

Mr R. D. Jones, formerly Chief Inspector of Stock, went ball in £1000 for Stock Inspector King at Bathurst last week…

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Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 1

THE concert aid picnic fund Holy Trinity Church Sunday school was given in the Oddfellows' Hall, on Friday evening, before a large audience, the Rector, Rev S…

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Band Continontul

Western Champion · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 10

The Continental in aid of the Town Band Funds, which takes place in the local Show Ground on Wednesday evening next, promises to be highly…

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An old time Concert

Western Champion · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 14

The "Widdin-Mountain Gazette and Grenfell General Advertiser" of April 20th, 1867, gives an account of an amateur concert held in the…

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Ballarat Band Contest. Newton Second

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 5

In the "A" grade band contest at Ballarat—Collingwood (Victoria) Band was firsst, Newtown (N S Wales) Band second, Ballarat City Band third…

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Parkes Town Band. a Successful Continental

Western Champion · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 13

On Wednesday evening a continental entertainment was conducted at the Show Grouud in aid of the local Band, and passed off most successfully…

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Concert

Western Champion · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 13

On Friday evening last a concert in connection with St George's Flower Show was held in West's hall. The attendance was only fair, the extremely…

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Mar[?]ball Bros Brick= works

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 5

We draw attention to the advertisement of Marshall Bros who control the extensive brickmaking works opposite the Kloudyke Mine, between…

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St Joseph's Convent the Annual School Concert

Western Champion · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 13

The annual entertairment in connection with St Joseph's Convent School was held in West's hall on Wednesday evening last, and proved, an uaual, a…

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Original Correspondence While our columns are freely open to correspondents, it must be distinctly understood that we do not hold our selves responsible for opinions expressed, nor do we necessarily agree with them.—ED. C. The Tiwn Band. (To the Editor of the CHAMPION.)

Western Champion · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 15

Sir,—Permit me through your columns to draw attention to the need of public support to Bands. At the late Bathurst Contest the local Band…

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Marie Narelle Concert Company's Visit to Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 1

THERE is a treat in store for Grenfell on Tuesday, the 8th December, when Marie Narelle, the "Queen of Song," will appear in the Oddfellows' Hall, for that…

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Convert School Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 4

The pupils of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Condobolin Convent, gave their annual concert on Wednesday night last. A record house greeted…

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Miss Marie Narelle. a Successful Concert

Western Champion · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 16

One of the most enjoyable, professional concerts we have had in Parkes for many years past was held at West's Hall on Friday night, when Marie…

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