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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 5 of 38

Current Topics Movie Theatre Breakdown

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

A breakdown of the gas engine at the Strand Theatre last night caused intense dissapointment to the very large number of people who…

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Grenfell Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

At a meeting of the bandsmen Mr. J. Lewins was appointed Deputy-Bandsmaster, and Mr. H. Coble librarian. The Bandmaster (Mr. Morrow) will…

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"Cinderella" Dance

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 6

A "Cinderella" dance was held on the Croquet Lawn on Saturday night, the function being organised by the ladies of the Croquet Club, and…

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Band Carnival. Lighting Park. Committee's Decision

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 7

Special lighting is to be a feature of the attractions at Cooke Park on March 20th next, the night of the carnival in aid of the funds of the…

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Out-door Sound Pictures. "The Dummy" in Production

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 4

The possibilities of making sound pictures out-of-doors are just beginning to be realised by leading producers. There is no doubt that, if…

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Nerves and Sound Pictures. "The Wild Party" Scenes

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 4

That making a sound picture is a nervewacking business is a fact that is being driven home to talking picture players at the present time…

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Movie News Paramount's Greater Movie Season. Advancement of Motion Pictures

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 4

Paramount's Greater Movie Season in March, celebrates the advancement of the motion picture. Back in 1896, when the first crude…

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Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 2

Patrons of the Rio Theatre will be plpased to s[?] Adolphe Menjou as the star actor in "His Tiger Lady" to be screened on Wednesday next,…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 1

This (Tuesday) evening at the residence of Mr. W. Swainston, Court Street, opposite the Shire Chambers, a euchre party and dance will be held in…

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Town Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

A special meeting of the Committee was held on Monday evening, there being present: Messrs. J. Bradley (Mayor, in the chair), H. J…

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An Amusing Game. Transfer Pictures

Western Champion · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 17

The game of Transfer Picture is quite an amusing one for a wet afternoon. The materials you want are some pieces of stiffish paper,…

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Movie Fans, Note. Pictures of Stars and a Money Prize for Application

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 5

Of the millions who patronise the moving pictures and form, sub-consciously, a liking for the individuals of the silver sheet, few go to the…

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Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

Adorable Mary Astor and handsome [?]oyd Hughes, [?] the [?] popular [?] accomplished cestarring [?] on the silver sheet will be p[?] in…

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Ball at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

The grand opening ball for 1929 inconnection with the Convent Building Fund' at Ungarie will be held in the Ungarie Hall on Monday, 18th March…

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Civic Welcome To Hon. R. T. Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

At 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday a civic welcome, was tendered the Hon. R. T. Ball (Minister for Lands) at the Shire Chambers by c[?] R…

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Movie Fans, Note Pictures of Stars and a Money Prize for Application

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

Of the millions who patronize the moving pictures, and form, sub-consciously, a liking for the individuals of the silver fleet, few go to the…

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Band Carnival. at Cooke Park. on March 20

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

The Town Band carnival which is to be held in Cooke Park on Wednesday evening, March 20, promises to be one of the best functions held in Parkes…

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Rio Theatre

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

"The Magnificent Flirt" featuring charming Florence Vidor will be screened at the Rio this Wednesday, March 13. The story takes one back…

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Pictures of Stars

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 2

Of the millions who patronise the moving pictures, and form, sub-consciously, a liking for the individuals of the silver sheet, few go to the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 2

A most enjoyable euchre party and dance was held in the Star Theatre on Tuesday evening, in connection with the Coursing Club. Although…

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