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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

477 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 24

Keeping Up St. Pat's Day. Sports and Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 3

Private Raymond ("Son") Gunn writes to his parents, Mr and Mrs J. J. Gunn, of Forbes:— Egypt, March 19…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

A good programme was screened at the above on Saturday night. The star was a delightful drama entitled "The Hand of the Law,"…

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The Exploits of Elaine Showing at Kendalls' Pictures every

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 8

The biggest and best photo play serial yet. Written by Arthur B. Reeve and Charles Goddard, it shows the wonders of modern…

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Tennis Ball

Forbes Times · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 3

On Friday night last the annual Tennis Ball was held, and proved one of the largest attended d[?]ces ever held in Trundel. On Saturday night…

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How Our Troops Are Trained. Unique Series of Moving Pictures

Forbes Times · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 7
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

In order that the training of our soldiers preparatory to the stern reality of active service, should receive the prominence it deserves and in the assurance…

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The Forbes Advocate Friday, June 9, 1916. Current Topics. Band Picture Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 4

A well attended meeting of members of Forbes Town Band Board on Tuesday night made arrangements for the picture show to be held at…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 5

The screening of "Divorced," a stirring and pathetic film featuring the emotional actress [?]a Spong, attracted a large attendance to the…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 3

The programme at the above on Saturday night was well up to the standard. The star was an enjoyable film entitled "The Bond…

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Mowabla Picnic and Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 8

Tradition, whether it be in a family, a district, a town or a nation, is a glorious thing. It is the traditions of a place that make the recollection…

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How Our Troops Are Trained. Unique Series of Moving Pictures

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 3

In order that the training of our soldiers preparatory to the stern reality of active service, should receive the prominence it deserves and in the assurance…

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Cadet Band

Western Champion · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 19

A little while ago the formation of a life band in connection with the local cadet forces was mooted. Mr. Charles Smart undertook the position…

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Star Pictures

Western Champion · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 18

A record attendance at the Star Picture Hall on Saturday night last witnessed the screening of the official Gallipoli film, "Australia's Field of…

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The Presbytery Ball. Successful Event. List of Dresses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 3

The annual ball in aid of Forbes Presbytery building fund, took place in the town hall on Tuesday night. Needless to say the ball was a…

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The Presbytery Ball. a Marked Success. 140 Couples Present

Forbes Times · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 3

The annual plain and fancy-dress ball, in aid of the Roman Catholic Presbytery Building Fund, was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last,…

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The Juvenile Ball. Some Effective Fancy Costumes. the Grand March

Forbes Times · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 3

The juvenile dance on Wednesday evening was patronised by one of the largest attendances ever soon at a social function of the kind in the Town…

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Band Social

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 2

A most pleasant social under the auspices of the Cadet Band was held on Tuesday evening last, about 50 couples being in attendance. Several…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 4

Picture lovers were treated to a very fine production at the above on Wednesday night, which was the big boom picture, "The Wolf."…

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Ball at Tallarook

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 2

The ball and supper held at "Tallarook," Broula, on Monday evening in aid of the R.C. Church was well attended, about 40 couples putting in…

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Band Benefit

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

There was a crowded house at the Forbes picture palace last night, when a benefit performance was given in aid of the Forbes town band…

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