Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

655 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 33

Cowra Band

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 9

The Cowra Band under Bandmaster Broderick gave a much appreciated programme of music in Kendal Street, on Thursday night, which was much…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Rio Theatre

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

Some very fine pictures are to be shown at the Rio Theatre during the next few days. On Saturday evening the story of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Old Time Dance On 14th Inst

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

To those who haves till an interest in their youthful pastimes the forthcoming old time dance, to be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday 1[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dance at Mulyandry

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 2

A grand poster ball is to take place in the Mulyandry Hall on Wednesday, March 7. Admission will be and a buffet supper will be provided…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Taking Motion Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

Forbes has been treated to a practical example of the methods of producing motion pictures. For several days past the well-known American…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

After the Dance. in Church Buildings

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 10

At the Goulburn Anglican Diocesan Synod (says a Goulburn message of Wednesday) Bishop Radford said that laymen frequently complained about…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Hamilton's Pictures. To-night and

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 13

At the Broadway Theatre Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton, comedian gems in "Fireman Save My Child." making more laughs than Ford makes…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Show Ball. "Instead of Beer and Cheese."

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 8

At the meeting of the P. and A. Committee on Saturday Mr. Glover, in pursuance of a recommendation which had been carried on his…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Old Time Dance Successful Function

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

The old-time dance, held in Davys' Hall on Tuesday evening was, despite the inclement state of the weather, attended by about 50 couples…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

“The Ghost Train” Big Criterion Theatre Success Coming to Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

Mr. E. J. Carroll, the well-known theatrical manager, will present to local theatre-goers at the Lyric on Monday, February 27th, Arnold…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Australian Ladies' Kiltie Band. Coming to Grenfell Friday Next

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

The Australian Ladies' Kiltie Band throughout the world has been received with the greatest enthusiasm. In many English and Scotch centres…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our New Theatre “Iona” the Name Selected Miss Grace Henderson Wins the £5 PRIZE

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

At the Lyric Theatre on Saturday evening to a packed house the Mayor (Ald. Whitby) announced that he and his co-judges (Dr. L. W. Roberts and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Latest Songs Dance Music Church Services All the Sport Weather Opera Market Reports Race Results Lectures Radio in the Home You Hear It All Over the Air a Man with a Mission Inter-empire Broadcasting a Radio Interview

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 6

One night this week I sat in the cabin of the liner "Demosthenes" in port at Sydney and interviewed a man who has come to Australia to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Hamilton's Pictures. TO-NIGHT

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 13

At the Broadway Theatre Adolphe Menjou, the artist who is different, in "Blonde or Brunette," supported by Greta Nissen and Arlette Marchal,…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Australian-made Pictures. "The Romance of Runnibede."

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 7

On Monday we were favoured by a visit from Mr. Fred. Phillips, Managing Director of Phillips' Film Productions Limited, and Tal. Ordell, who has…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Colts' Dance

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

A final reminder is given to all the patrons of the Colt's Dance next Tuesday night February 28th, at the Masonic Hall…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Pictures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Picture fans are promised something special at the Tivoli Theatre to-morrow (Saturday) night, when two big master pictures will be shown…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ladies' Kiltie Band Town Hall

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

Opening at the Town-Hall on Monday next, February 27, and again Tuesday. 28th is the world-famous Ladles' Kiltie Band aud Variety…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dance for Radio Young’s Hospital Appeal

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 8

Preparations had been made at the little town of Wombat for a big night in the Memorial Hall last Friday to raise funds for the Young ‘Chronicle’s’…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Up-to-Date Amusement What Is the World Coming Tot Moving Pictures--make Em and Take Em

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 5

There is not the least doubt that the people of to-day who seek, amusement have far more channels for discovering them than the unfortunates of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →