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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1919

493 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 25

Parkes Band Contest

Forbes Times · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 3

The following c[?]tries have already been received for the band contest to be held at Parkes:—Royal Naval Br[?] gade Band (Sydney), Lithgow Town…

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Show Week at the Pictures

Western Champion · Thursday 14 August 1919 · page 17

The Picture Palace next week will be open five nights, Monday being the exception., On Tuesday the World feature, "The Beloved Blackmailer,"…

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Town Band

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

At a meeting of the Town and District Band on Monday night last, Mr. McDonagh in the chair, it was decided that the secretary (Mr…

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Lorne Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 4

The management of the Lorne Pictures inform us that the Wednesday and Saturday afternoon matinees will now be discontinued. The…

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Bio Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

Considering the inclemency of the weather, there was a good attendance at the Rie Pictures on Wednesday night last to witness the screening of…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 6

The local annual Catholic ball took place in the local hall on Friday night last, 8th lust. An energetic committee went to a lot of…

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Peace Ball. a Brilliant Success

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

The most sanguine anticipations in regard to the success of the Peace Ball, were fully realised on Tuesday night. The function was held under…

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Bombardment of Stones at the Peace Ball. Where Were the Police?

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

One of the most disgraceful acts ever perpetrated locally was the stone-throw ing at the Peace Ball on Tuesday night held under the auspices of the…

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Grand Popular Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 4

What promises to be a rare musical treat is advertised to take place in the Forbes town hall on Thursday, September 11th next. Mrs…

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Juvenile Ball

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 2

On the following night the juveniles dance was very well attended and all prerent had the time of their young lives. The music was…

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Catholic Peace Ball. A Brilliant Social and Financial Success. About One Hundred and Fifty Couples Present

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 2

"On with the dance, Lat joy be unconfined. No rest till morn, When youth ana beauty meet…

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Rio Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 August 1919 · page 2

An excellent programme was shown on Saturday night last at the above pictures. Jack Walsh was seen to advantage in a laughable comedy…

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THE Western Champion AND Parkes and District Representative. Thursday, August 21, 1919. the Band Contest

Western Champion · Thursday 21 August 1919 · page 16

The following bands have bean entared for the contest in aid of the Parkes Hospital Funds, which will be held on October 1st and 2nd:—…

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Band Donations

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

The secretary of the local Brass Band wishers to acknowledge the receipt of the following donations to funds: Mrs. Lungren £3 3/ (£2 2/…

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Benefit Dance

Forbes Times · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 4

A benefit dance to Mr. Richard Crippen, who has been suffering from lafluenza for many weeks, was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last…

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Bush Nurses' Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 6

The annual ball in aid of the Bush Nursing Scheme, will be held on September 12th, when it should be well worth while coming to see…

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Peace Dance at Hiawatha a Splendid Success

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

On Wednesday night last a Peace dance was held at Hiawatha in aid of the Wyalong and district Hospital. Messrs Rootes Bros, had placed their…

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Sacred Concerts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

Mr C.T. Shirvington, secretary of the Forbes Town Band, wrote asking the Council's permission to hold a series of sacred concerts in the…

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Convent Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 6

The Sisters of the local Convent or Mercy, will be holding their annual school concert next Friday night, when a rare programme…

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Peace Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

The above concert was given before a huge audience in the Royal Hall on Tuesday, and the items submitted were much enjoyed…

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