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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

748 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 38

Bowlers' Dance. Wednesday Night. Arrangements Made

Western Champion · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 7

Arrangements for the holding of the dance on the Bowling Green and Croquet lawn have now been completed, and the Dance…

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Public Meeting. Town Band Carnival. Preliminary Details Arranged

Western Champion · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. Keast) presided at a public meeting held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening, to make arrangements for holding a carnival…

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Movie News Two Black Crows. Signed for Paramount Talking Pictures

Western Champion · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 9

Moran and Mack, who have become famous in Australia under the name of the "Two Black Crows," have been signed by Paramount to…

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Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

"Love Me and the World is Mine," the ballad that charmed the hearts of music lovers and others in the pas has been adopted to the screen with…

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Dance and Euchre Tournament at Tallimba February 26

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

In aid of Progress Association Good Music Excellent Floor. Euchre, Guinea, Supper Gents, 5/- Ladles 2/6…

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Brawl at Dance. Unlucky Wilcox. Policeman Present

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 13

At 11.45 on the night of February 14, Joseph Wilcox was standing in the doorway of West's Hall, struggling with two men, and saying,…

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Rain Didn't Stop It. Bowlers' Hold Dance. Shifted to West's Hall

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 11

Rain poured down on the Bowling Club yesterday, deluging the lawns first in the afternoon, and then again at 8.15 p.m., just as the dancing on…

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Gloomchasers Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

The local Gloomchasers Orchestra held a successful dance in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, notwithstanding the threating nature of the…

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Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

"Honor Round," a powerful story of convict life featuring George O'Brien and Eatelle Taylor will hold pride of. place on the Rio programme for…

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Coming Pictures “The Street Angel.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

Again Cowra picture fans are to witness a big screen attraction simultaneously with the city! “The Street Angel” started a long run season at…

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Sound Pictures Latest Information From Paramount Studios. Forget the Microphones. First Rule For Sound Picture Actor

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 9

“Forget the microphones” is the dvice that is constantly being given [?]o players working on the sound stags [?] at the Paramount studios…

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Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. Morrow, the new bandmaster, played with, the band on Saturday night. He will receive a welcome at the hands of the Mayor to-night…

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"Extras" and Sound Pictures

Western Champion · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 9

The prediction that motion picture "extras" would find little work to do in the new talking pictures, has not been borne out in actual practice for…

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Band Carnival. Open Air Carnival. Night Procession

Western Champion · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

An open air concert in Cooke Park will probably be a feature of the night carnival in aid of the funds of the Parkes Town Band, which is to take,…

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Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 1

Flahing scenes from those days of intrepid pioneers, breaking trails into the unknown American West are woven into "The Vanishing Pioneer,"…

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To-night's Dance In Aid of Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

The public are finally reminded that in the Masonic Hall this,Tuesday) evening a dance will be held in aid of the funds of the Wyalong and District…

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Broadway Theatre. Bluett—maurice—rousel

Western Champion · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 11

When this noted trio make their appearance at the Broadway Theatre on Friday, March 1st, the amusement lovers of this town will be honoured…

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"Pay for Music." Mr. G. McGIRR'S ADVICE. 20 Guineas for Band

Western Champion · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 13

"It would be a stigmaon Parkes if it were said that we were too mean to pay for our music and pleasure. Therefore I have pleasure in…

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Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

A gorgeous, feast of entertainment awaits the Rio Theatre patrons this Saturday, March 2 When Antonio, Moreno and Joan Crawford in "Across…

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Coming Pictures “The Big City.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 9

A sensational “hold-up”, of a New York night club,. staged from police reports and newspaper accounts of a similar occurrence, is the big thrill…

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