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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1891

105 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 6

A Bazaar and Concert

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1891 · page 3

[?] in aid of St. Joseph's Convent, Perth, was opened at that place last night by His Lordship Right Rev. Dr. Byrne, Bishop of Bathurst. A very good…

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Wesleyan Sabbath School Anniversary. Tea Meeting and Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1891 · page 2

The annual tea meeting in connection with the William-street School was held last evening, and notwithstanding the aclemency of the weather there was a fair…

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A Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 3

was also held at right in one of the pavillions on the ground, and was well attended, dancing being continued until the small hours of the morning…

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The Promenade Concert

National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1891 · page 2

last night was very largely attended— the pavilion being crowded to excess while every item was being gone through. Professor Renier, with his wonderful…

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Cudal. H.A.C.B. Society's Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 2

THE H.A.C.B. Society held their annual ball in the School of Arts hall on Easter Monday, and I am happy to record that it was a great success, the hall was prettily decorated with evergreens,…

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The Promenade Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 2

in the evening was an enjoyable affair, although the attendance was not so large as on previous occasions. At 10 o'clock the National Anthem was played and the…

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District Intelligence. Cricketers' Ball at Warne

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1891 · page 2

THE long talked of Cricketers' Ball came off in Mr. Frank Brazier's public hall on Friday last, and was indeed an unqualified success. The attendance was very good, some of the visitors…

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Bathurst Liedertafel & Musical Society. Grand Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1891 · page 3

The concert given last evening by the Bathurst Liedertafel and Musical Society was one of the best ever given in Bathurst. Notwithstanding the inclement weather…

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The Bathurst Band. Mr. Munro Says Good-bye

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1891 · page 3

During an interval in the programme which was rendered in Machattie Park on Saturday night, the members of the Bathurst District Brass Band were invited…

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Philharmonic Society's Concert

National Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1891 · page 3

The fourth grand concert in connection with the Philharmonic Society took place in the Masonic Hall last night, and we may safely say the entertainment as a…

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Bathurst Philharmonic Society. Fourth Grand Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 7 May 1891 · page 3

The fourth grand concert of the Bathurst Philharmonic Society was given last night in the Masonic Hall before a large audience. The first item on the programme…

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Bathurst City Mission. Grand Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 May 1891 · page 2

Last evening a concert was held in the Masonic Hall, in aid of the funds of the Bathurst City Mission. There was a fair attendance, but the coldness of the night…

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The Cannon Ball in Therapeutics

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 1

It is a very sell-evident proposition in physics that a cannon ball, as ordinarily propelled, will, upon its abdominal impact, produce a movement of the bowels. Such a…

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The Ball

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1891 · page 3

which took place at the School of Arts Hall last night, was in every respect a brilliant success. Thanks to the untiring efforts of Mr. L. Meagher, who had to…

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Ball Dresses

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1891 · page 3

Some very pretty dresses were worn and the ball room presented a charming sight. Among those present I noticed Mrs. F. B. Kenny, black lace and eau…

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The Orphanage Ball a Great Success

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 May 1891 · page 2

Last evening the annual Ball given in aid of the Orphanage was held in the School of Arts Hall, and was the best of its kind ever held in Bathurst. There…

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The Orphanage Ball. a Sketch of the Institution. How It Was Established. Its Management and Progress. a Brilliant Success

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1891 · page 3

Among the various institutions in the City of the Plains which have sprung into existence through the exigencies of circumstances, the Bathurst Orphanage…

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A Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 3

took place at night in the School of Arts hall when a fair number of persons were present Mr. J. A. Vincent acted as M.C. while Messrs. Carman and Kidd provided the music and Mr…

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Mr. Paul's Candidature. He Opens the Ball in Bathurst. His Address in the School of Arts. a Large Attendance. Mr. Paul's Political Record. a Votf of Confidence Declared Carried. Paul on the "Advocate."

National Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1891 · page 2

At the School of Arts Hall last night Mr. W. H. Paul opened the ball, so far as Bathurst is concerned, with an address, which is reported as full as our…

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A Court Ball at St. Petersburg

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 2

The following extracts the from a letter written by a lady who attended a court ball at St. Petersburg: We walked up the palace stairs between a hedge of superb creacres in…

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