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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 6 of 29

Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 5

"Prima Donua's Husband" was the title of the star at the above on Wednesday night. It was a good story, magnificently staged and…

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R.C. Ball at Lyndhurst

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 2

A correspondent writes: —The R.C. ball held at Lyndhurst on the 16th inst. was one of the most brilliant functions ever held in the…

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Brook's' Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 3

Mr F. H. Brook has decided to donate the proceeds of his picture entertainment on Easter Monday night to tlve cause, jointly, Returned Soldiers…

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Grand Concert

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

On Thursday, April 19th, the Methodist choir from Parkes is giving a concert in aid of the Forbes Methodist Church in the local Town Hall…

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Returned Soldiers' Concert

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers Comedy Company, all returned men and incapacitated, is to give an entertainment in the Forbes Town Hall to-morrow…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 3

The programme sudmited at the on Saturday night was an exceptionally good from start to finish. The star was entitled "Not my…

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The Broken Coin. Kendall's Pictures Tuesday, 2nd April. Room 22. Episode 9

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 12

Michael sends Hugo to Lucille's Hotel, but finding her room empty, he leaves as Lucille and Roleaux enter by the back door. They then…

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Star Pictures

Western Champion · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 16

On Saturday night the principal film at the "star" will be "The Spell of the Yukon," a story of the Alaskan goldfields. On Monday and Tuesday…

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Town Band Board

Western Champion · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 16

A meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Parkes Town Band Board was held at Mr. Kendall's rooms on Thursday afternoon last…

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Soldiers' Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 4
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The Returned Soldiers' Comedy Company drew a crowded house to the town hall on Wednesday evening. The performances of the various…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 4

A splendid programme was screened en Wednesday night, ihe star "The Shine Girl," being a picture which appealed strongly to…

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Successful Concert at Koorawatha

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 2

A correspondent writes: The concert held in the local hall on Tuesday evening was a success both financially and artistically. The programme was judiciously…

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Pinnacle Sale of Gifts and Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

Great credit is due to this little con­gregation for the Way they worked in connection with the sale, and it is very gratifying to learn that their…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

An exceptionally fine picture was screened at the above on Saturday night, entitled "The Eye of the Night." It was a story based on…

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Sayings From British Newspapers. Haig's Orchestra

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 9

Sir Douglas Haig's batle plans unroll themselves like some mighty piece of music. How many movements there are, or where and when the finale will he played, who can tell?…

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Race Ball at Koorawatha

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The above was held in the local hall on Wednesday, aud was a huge success both financially and socially. About 80 couples were present and…

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"The Broken Coin." Kendalls Pictures Tuesday, April 10, [?]17. Episode 10. "CORNERED."

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 12

The Chief of police arrives and is angry to find no trace of the crime. Lucille and Hugo are freed, but Roleaux is kept under arrest. A…

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Railway Annual Smoke Concert

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The above function took place in the Centennial Hall on Saturday evening and was very successful. Full report in our next issue…

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Early Doors in Egypt. Australians Rock to Concert Party

Forbes Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

A concert in the Egyptian desert by leading professional artists was an event which recently [?] an overnowing "[?]ouse" of Australian…

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