Back to Cowra Week First Three Days a Big Success Thousands Throng the Streets Day and Night Hospital, Literary Institute and Band Sure to Get Big Cheques. Position in Queen Content Grows More Interesting. Many Old Cowraites Come Back and Are Given the Glad Hand of Welcome
Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 3
So far the above celebrations, which opened on Sunday last, have been far more successful than the most sanguine of the promoters dared hope, and this in spite of unfavorable weather on Sunday and Monday. To-day, however, the weather is delightful,…
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The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 2
Despite bad roads, caused by rain a few days previously, and the fact that most local farmers were busy sowing, a good crowd turned up to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Country Women's Association. Poster Ball at Tichbourne
Western Champion · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 5
The Poster Ball, held in the Tichbourne Hall on Friday night, under the auspices of the Country Women's Association, was an unqualified…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Church of England Ball Owen's Orchestra Engaged
The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 1
Patrons of the last bachelors ball will long remember what a brilliant function it was mainly due to the music. Those in charge of the Church…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Old Time Dance
Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 9
The above dance, which took place in the Centennial Hall, was one of the most enjoyable functions of the week. From an early hour people could…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Old-time Ball
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 10
An old-time hall in aid of the Forbes Coursing Club will be held in the Town Hall,-on Wednesday, June 23. Further particulars will be published…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Night Carnival. “Back to Cowra” Ball
Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 1
Over eighty couples graced the floor of the Centennial Hall on Monday night, when the “Back to Cowra” Ball was held…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“Old-time” Dance
Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2
On reference to our advt. columns will be found an announcement to the effect that an “old-time” dance is billed for Friday night in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tallimba Notes C. of E. Euchre Party and Dance
The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 4
A euchre party and dance in aid of the Church of England funds was held in the Tallimba Hall on Tuesday, the 4th inst…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Back to Cowra Week Queen Miss Joyce Thompson, the Band’s Representative Wins After a Very Exciting Contest Great Scenes of Enthusiasm
Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 3
THE final stages of the above were marked by scenes of great enthusiasm, and as the tallies were posted half hourly during Saturday afternoon the supporters of the various candidates strained every nerve to secure their election…
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The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 2
It has been the bug-bear of Grenfell dance promoters to have at hand the services or an up-to-date jazz band, and to meet this requirement…
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Western Champion · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 11
The annual ball under the auspices of the Parkes Caledonian Society was held at the Parkes Picture Palace last night. The hall was tastefully…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →TULLAMORE. Oddfellows' Ball
Western Champion · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 13
The local Oddfellows' annual ball, to be held in the Kitchener Hall on the 28th inst., promises to be a very great success. No effort is being…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Young Band The Mayor Speaks Out Straight
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 4
"You can't blame the people for not supporting the band," said the Mayor (Alderman Tresilian), who presided at the band annual meeting on Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General Gift Evening and Dance
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 2
On 18th May, a gift evening and dance will be held in Caragabal Public HalL SPECIAL CATTLE SALE…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Current Topics Football Dance
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 8
The Calarie Football Club will hold a dance in the Drill Hall on Tuesday night next. The "Do Us" orchestra have been engaged, and a good night's…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Black Diamond Orchestra
The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 1
The following appeared in the "Ardlethan Times" report of the Rugby Rainbow Ball which was recently held in that town:—"The music was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Belle of the Ball
Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 4
“Belle of the Ball” competition was conducted in connection with a dance at Young recently. The three candidates and their supporters worked…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →More Prize Winners During “Back to Cowra” Week. Band Queen
Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 3
Ticket No. 87.—Clock, Mrs. Perc. Walker, Cowra. No. 163.—Wristlet watch, Mrs. Luccock, South Kensington…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Alabama Coons." a Successful Concert
Western Champion · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 13
It is a quarter of a century, or thereabouts, since the last nigger minstrel entertainment was staged at Parkes, and the revival of the…
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