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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

425 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 22

National Aims. Curtailment of Horse Racing. Stricter Censorship Over Pictures. Proposals of the Forbes League

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 June 1918 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Forbes branch of the National Association was held last Wednesday, Mr. Wallace Hunter presiding. The various…

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"The Follies." a Successful Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1918 · page 2

As a visitor in your midst I had the opportunity of attending the first performance given by "The Forbes Follies" in the town hall on…

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Hospital Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 13

The annual ball for Parkes Hospital will be held on Wednesday, 26th June, in West's Hall. A prize of £3 3/- is offered for the best fancy set and…

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Western Champ[?] AND Parkes and District Representative. Thursday, June 6, 1918. Parkes Town Band

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 12

The Parkes Town Band will (weat her permitting) render the following programme at Cooke Park on Sunday afternoon next:—March, "South…

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Infants' School Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 13

The recent effort of the small children of the local Public School resulted in a very gratifying monetary return for the two causes they wished…

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Juvenile Dance

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 4

There was a very large attendance at the juvenile dance the fol lowing evening, and quite a fine representation of fancy costumes…

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Brook's Pictures

Forbes Times · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 4

Charlie Chaplin, the screen of the earth, has apparently lived up to his reputation, if the screams and yells issuing from Brook's Pictures every…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 6

The euchre party and social, arranged by the bachelors, eventuated at night, and proved an unqualified success. About 40 couples were…

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YARRABANDAI (From our own correspondent.) Red Cross Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 6

The residents of Ootha and district held a dunce at the public hall, Yarrabandai, on the 31st ult., in aid of the Red Cross funds, There…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Saturday, June 8th., 1918. Local and General. Red Cross Dance

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 2

Dance lovers are reminded that a dance in aid of the Red Cross funds will be held in the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday evening. Tickets are 3/…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 3

"Flying Colors" was the title of a good at[?] on Saturday night, in which the popular William Desmond was featured. There were…

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Forbes Town Band. Annual Meeting. a Public Band Supported by the Bandsmen

Forbes Times · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 4

The annual general meeting of mem bers of the Forbes Town Band was held in the Council chambers last Friday evening, Mr. J. J. Patterson…

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Forbes Town Band Annual Meeting Discussion Over Instruments and Uniforms

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 1

The annual meeting of the members of the Forbes Town Band and Board members, was held on Friday evening. Alderman J. J. Patterson…

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The Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

The programme, which was lengthy, was carried through in its entirety and the performers received every encouragement from the large audience. With…

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Dance at Back Creek

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 June 1918 · page 2

A correspondent writes:—A very successful and most enjoyable dance was held ah Lower Back Creek, about 50 couples taking the floor…

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Lorne Pictures

Forbes Times · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 4

The Lorne Pictures drew a crowded house on Tuesday evening last, when the Hospital sports film was shown. For a first attempt at…

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Patriotic Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 6

A grand instrumental and vocal concert is being arranged by Miss Eileen Connell, to take place in the hall on Friday, June 28. As this…

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Mdlle. Dolore's Concert

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the concert Riven by Mdlle. Autonia Dolores at Rudduck's Hall last night. It is now about eight years…

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Red Cross Dance

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 2

The first Red Cross Dance for this winter took place on Wednesday night at the Lyric Theatre and proved a most successful and enjoyable…

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Are Moving Pictures Harmful to School Children? Some Authorities Hold that Studies are Interfered With

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 2

Some few weeks ago Rev. Father Howard during the coarse of a sermon at St Raphael's spoke very strongly in regard to the bad effect…

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