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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Parkes District News Tichbourne. Junior Red Cross Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 14

Friday evening was calm and clear and punctually the doors opened to admit the assemblage. The stage was prettily decorated with patriotic…

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R.c. Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 6

The annual R.C. Ball will be held in Davys Hall on Tuesday night next, 14th June. An enterprising committee has all arrangements well in hand…

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Ball at Mirrool

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 12

A ball in aid of the Mirrool Public Hall fund will be held at that centre on Monday night next, 13th inst. The Black Diamond Orchestra, from West…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 6

A very successful euchre parry and dance was held in Mr. Ernie Green's grain shed, Lachian Park, on June 8, and as a result the funds of St. John's…

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Catholic Ball Next

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 12

What promises to be one of the most popular social functions of the year is the annual Catholic ball to be held in Davys' Hall West Wyalong…

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West Milby Ball Postponed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 12

The grand ball, previously advertised to be held in the West Milby Hall on Wednesday, 15th inst; has been postponed to Friday, 17th inst…

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Masonic Ball a Brilliant Success

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 4

The 23rd annual Masonic Ball, under the auspices of Lodge Pioneer, Wyalong and Lodge Bland, West Wyalong, was held in the Masonic…

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Picnic Race Club Ball a Brilliant Social Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 9

Prior to the war the annual ball of the Cowra Picnic Race Club was easily the success of the year, but of…

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Coming Pictures Broadcasting Employed for First Time in Direction of “Old Ironsides”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 5

For the first time in the history of motion pictures, radio broadcasting was employed when James Cruze directed the action of 50 sailing frig[?]…

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Annual Tennis Tournament Cowra Tennis Club Stages Another Successful Fixture R. Brien and G. Ball Win Doubles Championship. Number of Competitors From Other Centres. Several Events Yet to Be Finalised Owing to Delay Through Wet Weather

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 4

Once again the committee of the Cowra Tennis Club were unfortunate in striking [?] weather conditions for the evening day of its tennis carnival…

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Star Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 2

Ben Lyon is in the title role of "The Prince of Tempters," which will be screened at the Star Theatre next Wednesday. Ben has never had a role…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 2

The euchre party and dance held in the Royal Hall on Thursday evening last, in aid of the Grenfell Tennis Club, was very successful. There…

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To-night's Big Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 2

To-night, in the Town Hall, the big annual Presbytery Ball takes place, and to-morrow night, the juveniles will hold sway. Everything points to a…

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Church of England Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 7

The outstanding feature of last year's dancing and social successes was the Church of England Ball. To anticipate that this year's effort, to…

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C.w.a. Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of the Country Women's Association, it was unanimously decided to hold their ball on Wednesday, July 27. After…

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Radio Dance For Literary Institute

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 1

Something novel is promised local dancers in the Masonic Hall on next Saturday evening, 18th inst., when the dance social, in aid of the West…

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Band Meeting Getting a Move On

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 7

At a meeting of the committee of the newly-formed town band, held on Friday evening, the following members were present: Messrs G. Histon,…

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Show Smoke Concert to Be Held First Night. "Poor Attendance;" Says Mr. Sweeney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 1

The smoke concert usually held at Show time, will be held this year on the first night of the show. This decision was reached at Saturday's…

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Town Band Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 6

The above took place in the Central Hall on Tuesday night of last week. It was not so well attended as might have reasonally been expected, there…

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