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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 2 of 22

Carnival and Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 17

A fancy dress carnival and open air concert, organised by the Parkes Girls' Patriotic League, is to be held in the Square on, Anniversary night,…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 4

Wednesday night's screening was attractive throughout. The star, " Moral Courage," featured Muriel Ostriche and Arthur Ashley, and…

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Tricks in Moving Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 2

There is the railroad accident obtained by means of children's toys; the warship and the aeroplane, which are also photographs of…

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Brook's Pictures "Chance of a Lifetime."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 4

At Mr F. Hr Brooks picture palace to-morrow night, the star pictuer will be "The Chance of a Lifetime," a picture taken from one of…

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Brook's Pictures

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

Last night, at Brook's Pictures, a good house witnessed the screening of Nat Gould"s masterpiece. "The Whip." and the picture is to be…

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Hard Times Ball Some Novel Dresses

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 1

Most women acknowledge that to look well in a costume that cost [?] is an achievement. This feat was performed by Miss G. Aiken, wh[?]…

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Parkes Town Band

Western Champion · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 16

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Parkes Town Band will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, the principal business being…

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Concert & Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 17

The concert and fancy dress carnival. organised by the Parkes Girls' Patriotic League, will take place in the Square on Saturday evening…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

There was a large crowd at the special screening of "The Barrier" on Tuesday night. The picture was very interesting and enjoyable…

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Benefit Pictures

Forbes Times · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

On Wednesday next, 30th instant, the first instalment of a sensational serial story, "Liberty," will be shown at Brook's Pictures, and the…

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Brook's Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

At Mr F. H. Brook's hail to-morrow night, the star feature will be "The Combat," starring pretty Anita Stewart. This is the story of a…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Alderman Sam and Sun Lee Band Rotunda Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday night. In attendance were Aldermen Bates (Mayor), Patterson, Hudson,…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

An enjoyable programme was screened on Saturday night to anappreciative audience. This included a splendid star, "Shell 43,"…

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Anti-conscriptionist Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

The dance arranged by the anticonscriptionists of Forbes was held in the town hall on Friday night and was well attended, close on 200…

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Parkes Town Band. Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 5

There was a very fair attendance at the annual meeting of subscribers to the Parkes Town Band, held in the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Concert & Carnival Patriotic Girls Successful Effort

Western Champion · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 19

The concert and fancy dress carnival, organised by the Parkes Girls' Patriotic League was held in Clarinda street on Saturday night and the…

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Brook's Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

It is not known to the general public that there are thousands of wild horses roaming Central Australia, without an owner. A few of these…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

"The Maelstrom" was the title of a splendid star on Wednesday night, featuring Earle Williams and Dorothy Kelly. It was enjoyable…

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Band Recital

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon next the Cowra Brass Band, under the conductorship of Mr. Cecil Bergin, intend giving another recital. Not long ago the band rendered…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 2

The programme on Saturday night was a very enjoyable one. The star, "The Millionaire Vagrant,"featured Charles Ray, and…

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