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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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SETTLED Strike at Theatre (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 1

The strike at St. James' Theatre is settled, and the production of "Lady Be Good," proceeded last, night without interruption…

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Jubilee Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 6

The grand concert in the Town Hall on Saturday night, September 10, in connection with the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church jubilee…

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Cot Dance

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 1

A reminder is given that a dance will be held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday, night in aid of the West Wyalong Cot in the Renwick Hospital…

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Anzac Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 2

A meeting of ladies and others interested in the holding of an Anzac Ball, which was called for last night, did not take place, as there was not…

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Rio Theatre "The Kid Stakes"

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 1

In the Rio Theatre on Wednesday evening, "The Kid Stakes," featuring "Pop" Ordell will be screened. This humorous picture shows Syd Nicholls'…

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Matron’s Ball a Brilliant Social Function

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 3

Over three hundred happy dancers responded to the invitations issued by the matrons of Cowra and district to the ball held in the Centennial…

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District Juvenile Dance Plain, Fancy Dress, Mask, Disguise

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 1

Readers are asked to note special advertisement in to-days issue relative to the District Juvenile Dance in the Masonic Hall on next Monday…

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Masonic Ball. Some of the Dresses

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 9

Following are some of the very pretty costumes worn at the annual Masonic Ball held last week, which we were unable to publish in our last…

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The Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 13

The annual smoke concert, promoted by the Parkes P. & A. Association, was held in Mitchell & Co's Showroom on Tuesday evening, and…

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Girls Hostel Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 6

The dance in connection with the Church of England Girls' Hostel, at the Town Hall last night, was not well-attended. Only about forty…

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Old- Time Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 6

The old-time ball at the Town Hall on Tuesday night was a pleasant affair. Some fifty couples occupied the floor, and those who still find…

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West Wtakibg Cot Dance

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 7

The dance in the Masonic Hall last night, in aid of the West Wyalong Cot in the Renwick Hospital for Children, was a great success from…

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Strand Theatre Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 6

During Show Week the Strand Theatre will be occupied every night. On Monday the famous Humphrey Bishop musical comedy company will make a…

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Radio Ball. Wireless for Hospitals

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 3

For an evening of sheer fun and merriment it would be hard to excel the ball held at the Bondi Casino by Station 2BL, Sydney, to raise funds…

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Bimbi Annual R. C. Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 3

As is usual with almost everything they take in hand, the committee responsible for the management of the annual R.C. Ball were again highly…

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District Juvenile Dance Monday, 5th SEPTEMBER

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 3

Parents and children are reminded that a district juvenile dance will be held in the Masonic Hall on Monday night, 5th September. This…

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BACHELORS & Benedicts' Ball a Brilliant Function

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 4

Myriads of black and gold streamers and lamp shades mounted with black owls, was the very effective decorative scheme for the Bachelors and…

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Juvenile Dance Great Array of Fancy Costumes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 2

The juvenile plain and fancy [?]dress dance, promoted, by the teachers of the West Wyalong District School and held in the Masonic Hall on the 27th…

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Darby’s Falls Church of England Ball. Brilliant Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 5

The most spectacular and successful [?]all ever held at Darby’s Falls took place on Friday, 26th August, in aid of the local Church of England…

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Juvenile Ball Local Children Have “Night Out.” Large Rally of Parents and Children

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 6

For weeks past the children of the Public School have been looking forward to the Juvenile Hall promoted by Miss Phyllis Havens (the cookery…

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