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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1925

423 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 22

Coobang Dance

Western Champion · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 13

A large crowd assembled at the Coobang Hall last Thursday evening, at a dance in support of Miss Mollie Patton, the Premier House candidate…

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Lyric Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 13

There was an attendance of over 1 100 couples at the Lyric Ball, held in the Parkes Picture Palace on Monday night in aid of the candidature of Miss…

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Arson Becomes Fine Art in Motion Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

"Why a 'close-up?'" was asked of William de Mille recently. "Why opera glasses?" asked Mr. de Mille. "The reason," he goes on to say,…

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Current Topics. Town Band To-night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 2

The Forbes Town Band will render popular selections in Victoria Park to-night, commencing at 8 p.m…

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Royal Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 2

SATURDAY—"Poisoned Paradise," R. W. Service's forbidden story of Paris and Monte Carlo; it's a picture worth seeing—a picture that you'll…

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Grenfell Town and District Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 2

THE usual monthly meetiag of the committee was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night Present—Messrs. W. J. Rabbets (chair)…

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"Fighting Blood" Snappy Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 2

On Wednesday night last, at the Rio Theatre, the first of a series of complete short stories entitled "Fight0ing Blood," was screened…

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Royal Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 2

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24th—"Six Cylinder Love," with Shirley Mason and Charles Jones,—A special feature—Six reels of speed, action and…

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Local & General “Kentucky Five” Dance

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 1

Mr. Witecombe, promoter of the above dances, Informs us that on Friday evening next he hopes to run one of the most enjoyable social…

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Royal Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 2

SATURDAY—A drama of flaming passion, "Lucretia Lombard," with Monte Blue, Irene Rich and Norma Shearer—adapted from the novel of the same…

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Town Band Continental. Business Girl Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 15

Postponed from Wednesday night on account of the weather conditions the continental in aid of the funds of the Parkes Town Band was opened…

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Royal Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 2

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.—Midnight—Midnight, a crash of shattered glass—a moan—the bumping struggle of bodies—a shriek, then several shots,…

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War Memorial Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 2

A dance will take place in the Town Hall or Friday evening, March 13, the proceeds being in aid of the Forbes War Memorial funds. This…

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Current Topics. Town Band To-night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 2

Forbes Town Band will render a selection of music in Victoria Park to-night, weather permitting…

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W.W. Town Band New Instruments Wanted Council Increases Subsidy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, a letter was received from the West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce, asking what amount of…

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Royal Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 2

SATURDAY—A mighty drama of lights and shadows; the wild jazz of Broad way; the mad butterflies—a gripping story set in the strident street of…

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After the Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 15

The Master Picture to be screened on Saturday night is a story of intense human appeal and the featured players are Miriam Cooper and…

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Grenfell Band Contest

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 2

ON Good Friday night and Easter Saturday, the residents of Grenfell and district (or those of us who are unable to "do" the Royal Show) will have a…

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Royal Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 2

FEBRUARY 28TH.—"Love, Life and Laughter" with Betty Balfour. A screen tale beautifully conceived aud elaborately produced. The story is a…

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The Famous Newtown Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 2

THE attention of our readers is drawn to the advertisement of the famous Newtown Band. There are 56 valuable prizes being given away, the total value of…

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