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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1909

110 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 6

The Booan. District Bachelors' Ball

Western Champion · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 14

The large and roomy woolshed at "Roseneath" presented a scene of picturesqueness and gaiety on Friday night (June 25th) when the Bogan…

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Whale-hunters' Ball at the Dancing House

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 3

It was nearly midnight, although sunset tints tinged the horizon, below which the sun had dipped for a short time. Basalt peaks, rising in…

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Masonry. Installation and Ball

Western Champion · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 11

The annual installation of the W.M. and investiture of officers of Lodge Star of the West took place at the Masonic Hall on Friday evening last,…

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Local news the Hospital Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 2

THE annual ball in aid of the hospital—under the auspices of the Friendly Societies—was held on Wednesday night, being one of the most success…

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Swinburne and the Theatre

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 6

In spite of Swinburne's devotion to Elizabethan drama, ho could seldom be tempted (says the "Westminster Gazette") to go inside a theatre to see one…

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Masonic Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 2

The annual ball held by Lodge St. Andrew eventuated on Wednesday night, between thirty and forty couples being in attendance, including visitors from Young…

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Hospital Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

The Hospital Ball will take place on Tuesday night next. It is expected that a large ciowd will be present, and that the…

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Euchre Party [?] Dance

Western Champion · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 13

The second progressive euchre party and dance in connection with the approaching R.C. Bazaar was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening,…

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Bachelors Ball

Western Champion · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 13

The annual ball given by the Parkes and District Bachelors was held at West's Hall on Friday evening last and proved a brilliant success. There…

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Masonic Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 4

The Annual Ball in connection with Lodge Pioneer will take place on Tuesday night, Elaborate preparations are being mads to ensure the…

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Pictures As Investments

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 6

That the judicious buying of pictures may prove an admirable way of Investing spare money has been (says the "Westminster Gazette") once again…

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The Ball

Western Champion · Friday 20 August 1909 · page 9

The Show Ball which was held on the second night of the Show was not so well attended as on previous occasions owing, no doubt, to the weather,…

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His Mojesty's Moving Theatre

Western Champion · Friday 20 August 1909 · page 13

The above popular theatre will open on a site opposite Maz[?]diers Hotel on Tuesday next, 24th inst., for a short season. Owing to the record business…

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The Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Friday 20 August 1909 · page 9

Shortly after 8 o'clock the customary Smoke Concert was held in a large room near the Post Office. There was a bumper house and the chair was…

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The Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Friday 20 August 1909 · page 16

A highly successful smoke concert was held at Gibb's Railway Hotel in the evening. A spacious and comfortable room had been prepared on the…

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Masonic Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 4

The Masonic Ball took place on Tuesday night, and was perhaps the finest function of its kind known in the history of the town…

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Pictures As Investments

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 7

That the judicious buying of pictures may prove an admirable way of investing spare money, has been (says the "Westminster Gazette") once again…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 5

The theatre-going public of Grenfell and surrounding district, who still retain pleasant memories of many hours spent at the above theatre during their previous visits to Grenfell,…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre. Big Show Week Attraction

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1909 · page 2

MR. PHILLIP LYTTON and his big theatrical enterprise, His Majesty's Moving Theatre, will provide a great night amusement for the Grenfell Show Carnival…

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The Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Friday 3 September 1909 · page 4

The usual smoke concept in connection with the annual show was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening (first night of the show) the chair…

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