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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

562 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 29

Juvenile Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

A grand Juvenile ball will be held in the Town Hall on April 26. Prizes will be awarded for the best sets, and also for individual costumes…

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Star Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

Thursday, 14th, "The Boob." A; new comedy hit. His sweetheart stolen away, how was he to win her back? See the answer in this…

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Caragabal Sports and Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 7

The annual ball and sports were held on Wednesday last, and the debt on the hall was thereby nearly wiped off. Everything passed off most…

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Coming Pictures “The Black Pirate.”

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

With the news that Douglas Fairbanks’ latest screen offering, “The Black Pirate,” will be the feature attraction at the Lyric Theatre next…

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Rio Theatre Hawaiian Melody Makers and Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 4

On Tuesday evening next, April 19, and for one night only, the Hawaiian Melody Makers will appear in the Rio Theatre in their delightful…

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Coming Pictures

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 2

A great feast is in store for the picture-goers of Cowra for the next four weeks. Big pictures—some of the biggest of this year—will be shown…

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Pictures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

Saturday next, at Star Theatre, two big pictures, "The Blue Eagle," with Geo. O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, William Russell and Margaret Livingston. A…

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Band Contest

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

The Band Contest on Good Friday and Saturday was not as successful as anticipated. Only two bands from other towns took part—Young and…

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Hockey Girls' Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

The above was held in the Royal Hall on Easter Monday night, and was a great success. The hall had been very nicely decorated and presented…

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Selection. No. 1 Band (Orange). "Rossini."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

Opening fair. I don't like the tone, rather rough. Baritones, and Horns good in quaver passage; Horns nice in Piano. Grand finish. Allegro,…

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"Donau Wellen." No. 2 Band (Young)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

Opening good, tune alright, very smart playing here. Sustained sounds nicely played. Cadenza well done,. Andante opening good. Quaver pas…

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Waltz. Valse "Svringa." No.1 Band (Orange)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

Opening not scarcely together. Last bar of Rail, not in time. No 1 Valse, rather lifeless. Tune and tone nice. Forte doing well; 2nd and 3rd beats…

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Hymn. "Fierce Raged the Tempest." No. 2 Band (Young)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

Opening good, bass is splendid; tone nice, tone much better than last band. 9th bar and onwards nice. Nice finish. Repeat strain double forte…

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Juvenile Dance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 9

Mrs. M. Durrell, who has proved herself one of the best of juvenile dance promoters, held another of her most successful, and entertaining…

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Repulsive Pictures

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 1

A. J. A. writes the following timely protest to the “Dally Telegraph” : — Perhaps Parents and Citizens’ Association might add to the…

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Musical Record Young Band’s Wonderful Performance. Wins Every Event at Grenfell Contest

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 8

A remarkable performance was put up by the Young Town Band at the triangular Band Contest at Grenfell over the Easter Week-end…

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Star Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 2

To-day (Monday) Richard Barthelmess as "The Amateur Gentleman" in Jeffery Farnol's famous novel, "The Amateur Gentleman." See Dick here…

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The Ball

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 3

The above was a big success. The hall was tastefully decorated by the ladies, and a very enjoyable time was spent by all…

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Benefit Dance and Euchre

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

A pleasant evening was spent at the Town Hall last Wednesday night, when the members of the Grand United Oddfellows gave an old time dance…

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Anzac Day Fittingly Commemorated in Cowra Combined Religious Service in Palace Theatre Two Masses Celebrated at St. Raphael’s Church. Stirring Addresses by Local Clergy

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 3

God of our fathers—known of old— Lord of our far thing battle line— Beneath whose awful Hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine—…

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