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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

40 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 2

A Masquerade Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 January 1889 · page 2

Was held in the School of Arts in the evening at which prize for waltzing wore given. The prizes fell to— Miss Clift and Mr. Noonan for boat lady and…

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The Concert

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1889 · page 3

In the evening was also a success, the School of Arts Hall being crowded—in fact, many who had purchased front seat tickets had to go into the back seats. The first part of the…

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Napoleon and the Theatre

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 8

We quote the following from a monthly periodical:—'The first Napoleon was quick to perceive the importance of the stage as a national institution-almost, it may be said,…

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Correspondence. [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our correspondents.] Our Town Band and Modern Shylocks. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1889 · page 3

SIR,—I was rather surprised to see all our Town Band instruments on their way to Mr. Coomber's auction mart, and on making enquiries 1 found out that they had been seized for a…

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The Traveller. South-eastern Europe. States that May at Any Time Become the Theatre of a Big War

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 7

The three small kingdoms of Greece, Sorvia, and Roumania and the principality of Bulgaria are not very important Powers in themselves in size, in population, in military…

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The Swan Theatre in London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 8

An interesting dramatic relic has just been sent, to the British Museum on loan by the University of Utrecht, says The Times. It is a representation and description of the Swan…

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The Bathurst Band. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 April 1889 · page 2

Sir,—Having read the article in your paper re the formation of a band in which you state that it is the impression of a number of citizens that if a competent bandmaster took up his residence…

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My Pictures

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 5

They dwell on the broadest of mantels, Save hers - in an ivory shrine. Which warrants that each of the others Is merely a faney of mine…

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The Concert

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 3

in the evening was also well attended, the hall being full. The programme opened with a pianoforte duet by Misses E. Bentley and Minnie Ross, which was well rendered, and…

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Anecdotes of Bismarck-" Pen Pictures From the Letters of J. L. Motley

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 May 1889 · page 5

The newly-published 'Correspondence of John Lothrop Motley' (John Murray) sup­plies a much pleasanter aspect of Prince Bismarek's character than that with which the…

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Smoke Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 May 1889 · page 2

The fourteenth smoke concert of the Bathurst Liedertafel was successfully given in the Victoria Hall on Wednesday night last, and the promise of a pleasant evening attracted a large number of…

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The Orphanage Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 May 1889 · page 2

On Wednesday evening, the Orphanage Ball was held in the School of Arts Hall, and proved, as it did no a previous occasion, a most unqualified success. The hall was tastefully…

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The Concert

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1889 · page 2

The arrangements for the concept in the evening were in the hands of Dr. Maguire,, who did his best to place a good programme before the audience. Unfortunately,…

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The Liedertafel Grand Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 July 1889 · page 2

Was held in the evening at the School of Arts Hall, when a most delightful programme of instrumental and vocal music was rendered before his Excellency and suite and a select and fashionable audience…

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The Spring Hat. at the Theatre

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 August 1889 · page 8

I saw her when she entered first, And marked her gentle smile; It seemed as though sunshine had burst, And filled the darkened aisle;…

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Band of Hope

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 September 1889 · page 2

The annual meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Band of Hope, Home of safety was held in the William-street Lecture Hall on Friday night, and not withstanding the inclement weather there…

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Eglinton. School Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 September 1889 · page 2

The entertainment in aid of the Prize Fund of the Public School at Eglinton, took place in the school room on Saturday night, 7th instant. It consisted of songs and recitation's by pupils of the school, and…

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Juvenile Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1889 · page 6

A delightful juvenile ball took place last evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, an extended report of which is crowded out of this issue, but will appear on monday…

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Popular Concerts

National Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1889 · page 3

Wagga Wagga Wednesday.—The shilling concert in St. Josephs Schoolroom last night was crowded, many not gaining admittance These concerts are very popular…

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Mechanic's Quadrille Ball

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 2

Last evening a plain and fancy dress ball was enjoyed at the Oddfellows' Hall by about 40 couples, under the efficient Management of Messrs. F. Rooney, and H. Sutton. A number…

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