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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

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The Concert

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 2

The Jubilee Singers repeated their concert last evening to a large audience, who were as much delighted and applauded as rapturously as though the entertainment was an absolute…

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School Concert at Kelso

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 October 1889 · page 2

A concert by the public school children of Kelson was given at he old school house on Monday evening. The room was crowded with the friends of the youthful performers,…

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The Hospital Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 26 October 1889 · page 3

THIS event had been looked forward to for some time, and as Wednesday night drew near speculation was rife as to what the ball would be like. To the average female heart…

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Juvenile Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

National Advocate · Monday 4 November 1889 · page 2

At the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening a most delightful evening was passed by these who wore fortunate enough to be favoured with invitations to the children's fancy dress…

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The Guild Band

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 November 1889 · page 2

At a meeting held at the Guild Hall last night it was decided to revive the Guild Band, Mr. Carmody having graciously offered to conduct without remuneration. Tim practice…

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Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 November 1889 · page 2

The Good Templars hold a concert in the Temperance Hall, to-night, when an attractive programme, consisting of addresses, readings, recitations, music and song will be presented…

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Band Contest

National Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 2

At Newcastle a band contest is to be held on the Newcastle Cricket Ground on December 31, 1889, and January 1, 1890; first prize 70 sovs.; second, 35 sovs.; third, 20 sovs…

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COLONIAL. The Mayor's Ball at Sydney Sydney, This Day

National Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1889 · page 3

The Mayor's ball, at the opening of the Centennial Hall, was a brilliant success, 3000 people being present…

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The Mayor's Ball in Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 29 November 1889 · page 3

The Mayor's ball the close of the day's proceedings was held in the Centennial Hall, and was a very great success, The Centennial Hall was very tastefully decorated with large…

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Concert and Lime-light Exhibition

National Advocate · Friday 29 November 1889 · page 2

On Friday next, at the Oddfellows' Hall, a convert will be given in aid of the Prize Fund of the Patrician Brothers' School. A good Programme in course of preparation…

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Band Contest at Orange. Bathurst Band Victorious

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 November 1889 · page 2

In connection with the Flower Show held at Orange on Thursday last a band contest was conducted. Only three bands competed, they being : Bathurst, 18 performers; Lithgow, 17 performers,…

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Public School Concert

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

One of those enjoyable concerts which are usually held about Christmas season in each year came off on Friday night, when about 130 children connected with the Superior Public School went through a…

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Band Concerts

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 2

The publc will be pleased to learn that the Bathurst District Band will give their second moonlight concert in the Courthouse Gardens, on Saturday night. Those who were Fortunate…

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Fire in a Theatre

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 3

During the performance of "Our Boys," by a local dramatic club, the side wings fell, knocking down the lamps,' which fell on the stage, setting it on fire. There was a…

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Concert at Kelso

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 2

Last Monday night a miscellaneous concert was given in the Kelso School-house, and was well worth a walk or drive from Bathurst to attend. The Hon. George Lee…

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Panic in a Theatre

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 December 1889 · page 3

Owing to a false alarm of fire in a public building in Johnston, Pennsylvania, a terrible panic ensued. Many persons were trampled to death and…

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Bella-demonia a Dramatic Story (Continued.) Book I.—vienna. Chapter I. a Masquerade Ball

National Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1889 · page 4

The grand masquerade at the Vienna Opera House, of the 15th August, 1876, was at its height. Round about the corridors, in and out of…

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The Liedertafel Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 20 December 1889 · page 4

Sir,—In the National Advocate of the 18th instant appeared a letter from one signing himself "Maestro," which letter was inserted as a criticism of our concert by that…

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Fire in a Theatre

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 31 December 1889 · page 2

During the progress of the play "Maid of Orloans at the Theatre Francais, in Paris, a Pile of faggots ignited on the stage and it was Enveloped in flames…

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Fire in the Theatre Francaise, Paris. Sara Bernhardt Rescued with Difficulty

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 December 1889 · page 3

During the progress of the Maid of Orleans at the Theatre Francaise in Paris, a pile of faggots in the last scene was ignited, and the stage was enveloped in flame. Sara Bernhardt…

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