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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

570 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 29

Memories of the Past. Days of the Reaping Hook.—First Wheat West of Forbes.— Threshing by Flail.—The Good Natured Cottons.—A Champion on the Concertina. — First Branch of Good, Templars.—Bill Acrets Arrival in Forbes.—Tom Turner's Running' Days.—How. Jim Applett Lost a Race

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

It was about the year 1875 when the Cotton family came over from South Australia, and took up land six miles from Forbes, on the road…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

A good programme was screened on Wednesday evening, the star being "A Gentleman from Indiana," possessing many unique and…

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Cowra Cadet Band

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

A movement has just been initiated by Mr Harry Adams, of the Club House Hotel, with a view to securing regular quarterly subscriptions to the above most…

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Moving Pictures Show Things Grow

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 7

The means by which the growth of the orange tree or any other plants may be witnessed in moving pictures is accomplished by what…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

"Children of the House," a Triangle play, was the chief attraction on Saturday night. It was an interesting subject, with several…

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Town Band at the Hospital

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

The members of the West Wyalong Town Band paid a visit to the local Hospital on Sunday afternoon, and discoursed a programme of…

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The Broken Coin. Kendalls' Pictures Tuesday, February 20, 1917. "When the Crown Rocked" Episode No. 3

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 12

Lucille returns to her hotel for news of Roleaux. She overhears Hugo's men plotting to get the King intoxicated at the ball that night, to…

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Star Pictures

Western Champion · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 16

To-morrow (Friday) night the Star proprietary will present a special programme, the leading features being a charming cine-drama "Home,…

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Parkes Pictures Palace

Western Champion · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 17

The legend "House Full" has, several times lately, met the eye of the late-comer at the Picture Palace, due doubtless to the excellence of the fare…

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Band Programme

Forbes Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The following programme will be rendered by the Town Band in Victoria Park to-night:—March, "The Gladiator," waltz, "Baracoa"; cornet solo,…

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Band Music To-night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The Forbes town band, under the baton of Mr J. Turner, will render the following musical recital in Victoria Park this evening, at 8 30…

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Plays and Pictures. and the Censorship Proposal

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

The following suggestions have been made by the Council for Civic and Moral Advancement and the Catholic Federation on the subject of…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 5

A good programme was screened on Wednesday night. The star was a fine production entitled, " Driven," a picture which was…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

The popular comedian and athelete, Douglas Fairbanks, was featured in a sparkling comedy drama "Reggie Mixes In," on Saturday…

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Anzac Band Driven Out of Victoria

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 3

The Anzac Band returned to Sydney from Victoria after a humiliating experience in that State. They were told by the…

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"The Broken Coin." Kendall's Pictures Tuesday, February 27, 17 "The Face at the Window." Episode No. 4

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 12

Lucille opens the envelope but finds the coin gone. It has been intercepted by Count Sachio. Meanwhile an apache also becomes…

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The Star Pictures

Western Champion · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 19

That the "Star Pictures" are winning their way to popular favor is evidenced by the gratifying increase in the patronage accorded them, and…

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Parkes Town Band. the Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Parkes Town Band was held at the Council Chambers at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday evening of last week…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 4

Charlie Chaplin appeared in "The Pawnbroker" at the above on Wednesday night, and provoked a continuous uproar of laughter…

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The Ball of Wool

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 7

An old woman was once brought before a judge and charged with being a witch because she hung a ball of wool round the neck of…

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