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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

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Soldiers' Relief. Visit of Peak Hill Miners' Band

Western Champion · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 24

On Sunday last Parkes was favored by a visit of the Peak Hill Miners Band, which rendered two programmes of excellent music to large and…

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International Pictures

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

Messrs. Passlow and Sutherland announce that they will screen a big Essanay comedy on Saturday night, together with a programme of first-class…

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The Smoke' Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

Mr Baldock occupied the chair at the smoke concert, held at the town hall the same night, when there was a large attendance…

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The Smoke Concert

Forbes Times · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

In the evening the new spacious supper room of the Town Hall held a good crowd of members of the Club, and visitors, where an enjoyable…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 5

"The Morning After" was the title of the star on Wednesday night, a picture possessing the power to charm and thrill the…

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Kelly's Pictures

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

Since Mr. J. J. Kelly took over the above the pictures screened and the show generally has been even better than before, which is saying a good…

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Catholic Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 2

There was a good attendance of ladies at the convent on Sunday afternoon, the object being to discuss ways and means in connection with…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

A very fine production was that of "The Life of Lord Roberts" screened at the above pictures on Saturday night. Many interesting…

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Euchre Party and Dance at Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

The above will eventuate on "Friday evening next in the Centennial Hall, and as they have proved a success in the past both from a financial and a…

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THE Western Champion AND Parkes and District Representative. Thursday, May 18th, 1916. Juvenile Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 18

In connection with the juvenile ball, which is to be held on the night immediately following the Empire Ball, the committee are offering a prize for…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 5

"The Bargain " was the title of star at the above on Wednesday night, and it was one of those breezy and delightful stories hinged…

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Euchre Party and Dance at Woodstock

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 2

Though the weather was unpropitious for the holding of the above on Wednesday night a good number were present and the undertaking was…

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He Didn't Wait for the Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 7

Attacked by a gale of wind, the railway bridge across an American valley had been blown down. In haste, the bridge engineer and his…

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War Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

At the town hall, next Saturday night, Mr Gerald Anderson will show his war pictures, and lecture thereon. Many phases of the war will…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 2

"Bred in the Bone" was the title of the star on Saturday night a very fine production, featuring the popular Dorothy Gish. "A…

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Star Pictures

Western Champion · Thursday 25 May 1916 · page 19

The Star Picture programme for Saturday night includes what is officially described as "An elaborate scenic drama, depicting numerous…

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Empire Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 25 May 1916 · page 15

All went merry as a marriage bell at the annual Empire Ball, in aid of the Convent School, Building funds, which was held in West's Hall on…

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Weekly Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 6

The new Picture show enterprise under the title of Majestic Pictures, will be launched on Saturday next the 27 th. Patrons will now be able…

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Band at Hospital

Forbes Times · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 4

The Town Band will render the following programme at the Hospital on Sunday afternoon next, commencing at 3 p.m. sharp, Mr. J. J. Turner acting…

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Forbes Town Band

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 4

The Town Band will render the following programme at the hospital on Sunday afternoon next, commencing at 3 p.m. sharp, Mr J. Turner…

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