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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

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The Pictures Easter Offering

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 13

"The Manxman," an eight-reel super-feature goes on at the P.P.P. to-night at 8.10 precisely, preceded by a short comedy at 7.55. At about…

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Germans Launch Fresh Attack. British Holding Well. Super-gun Interrupted. Gallant African and Scottish Troops. a Little Band of Leicesters. Sydney, Tuesday 9.20 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 22

The Germans have launched a fresh attack north and south of Bapaume. The long range bombardment of…

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Lorne Pictures

Forbes Times · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

The proprietors of the new picture show, Messrs Grime and Mulcahy, who will make their opening appearance in the Town Hall on Tuesday…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 4

Wednesday night's programme was a good one, with "The Corner Grocer" as the principal film. Other good pictures were War Special,…

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[?] Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 4

Good programmes were shown to large Audiences on Monday and Wednesday nights last. "Princess of Park Row" was the title of the…

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The Dance

Forbes Times · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

The day's sports were followed by a dance, which took place at night in the large dining room at the Freezing Works. Upwards of 80 couples…

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The Forbes Times. Friday, April 5, 1918. Local and General. Band Ball

Forbes Times · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 4

The Forbes Model Band intend holding a grand ball in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening next, the night, of the Jockey Club's first day's races…

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The Lorne Pictures. a Successful Opening

Forbes Times · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 4

Messrs. Grime and Mulcahy, proprietors of the new Lome Pictures, held their opening show in the Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday evening…

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Around the District. Sports and Dance. Fine Weather and Large Crowd

Forbes Times · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

The sports gathering at Daroobalgie, held with the object of raising funds for the purpose of building a public hall at that centre, was held…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2

Saturday night's programme was a very enjoyable one, the star being "Sudden Jim," featuring the popular Charles Ray. Other…

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Lorne Pictures

Forbes Times · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2

The Lorne Pictures gave their second exhibition in the Town Hall on Saturday evening last to a crowded house, and the programme again…

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Tichborne. Tea Meeting and Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 15

Wednesday morning was cloudy and threatening rain but cleared considerably as the day warmed. People are anxious about rain. It is very badly…

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Band Ball

Forbes Times · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

The ball held in the Town Hull on Tuesday evening last in aid of the Forbes Model Band was a distinct success. The function was attended…

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Model Band Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

The ball in aid of the funds of Forbes Model Band, was held in the town hall on Tuesday night, and was well attended. Mr T Merritt, was…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 5

"The Woman in White" was the title of a big six-reel drama on Wednesday night— a splendid production much enjoyed, "The Love…

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Railway Carriages with Ball-bearing Wheels

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 7

Recent tests of ball-bearing wheels on [?] railway carriages are said to have been entirely successful. Two concentric rings with three grooves…

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The Forbes Advocate Friday. April 12, 1918. Current Topigs. Forbes Town Band

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

The Forbes Town Band will render a programme of music in Victoria Park on Sunday afternoon next, commencing at 3.30 o'clock…

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Davys' Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

A good programme was screened on Saturday night, when Enid Bennit was featured in a big star entitled "The Mother Instinct" War…

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Lorne Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

The proprietors of the Lorne pictures announce a good programme for to-night, when they will put on the second episode of "The Girl and…

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Band Benefit

Forbes Times · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 4

Cahill's Comedy Company gave the half proceeds of their entertainment in the Town Hall last night to the Forbes Band. There was a packed…

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