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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1890

99 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 5

The Governor's Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 April 1890 · page 3

Government House ball last night was a brilliant affair, there being over 600 persons present…

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The Mayor's Ball. Sydney, Thursday morning

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 April 1890 · page 3

It is anticipated that 2500 persons will attend the Mayor's ball to-night…

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The Mayor's Ball

National Advocate · Friday 11 April 1890 · page 3
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

The Mayor of Sydney gave a grand ball in the Exhibition Building to-night to 2500 guests. It was a great success despite in the rain…

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Concert at Newbridge

National Advocate · Friday 11 April 1890 · page 3

A concert in aid of the Roman Catholic Church Fund was held in Mr. Hade's Assembly on Easter Monday night. The doors opened at half-past seven, and long…

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Proposed Return Ball

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1890 · page 3

It is proposed to give a banquet to Mayor Burdekin in return for his recent hospitality when an opportunity will also, be taken to discuss the Local Government Bill…

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The Hospital Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 7

The success of this popular annual event is already achieved. The lady secretaries, Mrs. H. A. Cox and Miss Cadell, have striven to accomplish…

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Sunday Evening Concerts. Sydney, Wednesday Night

National Advocate · Friday 23 May 1890 · page 3

Judgment in the Supreme Court in the special case, Walker v, Solomon, relative to to the legality of holding Sunday evening concerts, was given in favor of plaintiff to-day,…

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Sunday Concerts

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 23 May 1890 · page 2

All the judges advocate an alteration in the law in favor of Sunday concerts…

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Sunday Concerts

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 2

The Full Court (says Thursday's News), consisting of their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Windeyer, and Mr. Justice Foster, delivered its reserved…

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Liverpool Plains. Bligh Racing Impressions. Ditto the Club Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 May 1890 · page 3

Once more it has been "the Muffs" lot to witness the Bligh Amateur race meeting, and I must say, taking the meeting right through, it was fairly…

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Excellent Dance Music To-night, a Notorious Criminal

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 3

A notorious criminal named Thomas Gooney was remanded at the Melbourne Police Court to-day on a charge of breaking into Mrs. Gill's dwelling, Collingwood. The burglar went into…

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Don't Miss the Ball To-night. Another Wreck

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 3

News has reached Capetown, that the steamship Ashleigh Brook, bound from Barrie, Scotland, to Rockhampton, via Melbourne, has been totally wrecked at Dassen Island,…

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Remember the Object of Tonight's Ball. The Situation in Newfoundland

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 3

The inhabitants of Newfoundland are greatly exasperated at the action of the French naval authorities in St. George's Bay and the supiness of the British. The fishermen are furious…

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Be in Time for the Opening Dance To-night. a Seaman Drowned

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 3

The ship Southern Cross, which arrived in Adelaide, yesterday, from New York, reported that a seaman named I von Nyman was engaged in furling a sail, when he fell and…

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Note the Orphanage Ball To-night. The Assault on Sydney Constables

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 3

The four men, Wilson, Frame, French and Briggs, charged with seriously assaulting the constables on Saturday night in Liverpool- street, have been, committed for trial. Bail…

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Treat Your Best Girl to the Ball To-night. Condition of the Under-Secretary

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 3

It is understood that Mr. J. Barling, the Under-Secretary of Works is better. It is hoped that he will shortly be ready to resume his official duties. Mr. Barling is not…

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Sunday Concerts

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 2

Legislation on the subject of opening places of amusement on Sundays will be introduced into the Assembly by the Government…

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The Orphanage Ball

National Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1890 · page 3
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

As we go to press the School of Arts is merry with the sounds of sensuous music and the swift flying feet of the dancers, who are making merry for sweet charity's sake. The…

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