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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

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The Band Contest

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 2

In connection with the recent band contest at Wollongong, the local band secured lst prize, and Bathurst 2nd…

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The Wollongong Band Contest

National Advocate · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 2

In a paragraph in regard to the above on Saturday it was omitted to state that in the marching contest, Wollongong was first and Bathurst second…

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Ball at Trunkey. Trunkey

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 2

On Wednesday night last at Shultz's Hall the Trunkey Debating Club opened its 1896 operations by giving a plain and fancy dress ball. The night was…

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Fire In a Theatre. Great Loss of Life

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1896 · page 3

The theatre Ekaterwoslay, in Southern Russia, has been burnt to the ground. So far 49 charred corpses have been recovered…

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A Russian Theatre Burned

National Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1896 · page 1

The theatre at Ekalerinoslay, in southern Russia, was destroyed by fire during a performance. There was a great loss of life, but the exact number…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1896 · page 2

A tea meeting and concert in connection with the Evans Plains Church takes place on Monday evening. Every effort is being made to bring about a…

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The Ball

Molong Argus · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 2

As a fitting wind up to the festivities, a grand ball was held in the local ball. There were over 60 couples present, including many…

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South Africa. the Band Mines

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 3

After providing for the redemption of its , debentures tbo British South African Chartered Go. h[?] cash reserve exceeding halt a million…

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The Concert

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 2
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

The concert at the School of Arts last night was largely attended, and went off with real military vim. The District Band opened with 'The Young Recruit,'…

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Harvest Thanksgiving Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 2

The concert held in the William-street Wesleyan Church last evening was a pronounced success. There was a very large attendance, the church being…

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The Death-Dive in a Theatre. SYDNEY, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 3

Charles Smith, who attempted suicide by jumping from a gallery in Her Majesty's Theatre was sentenced to a week's imprisonment…

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Bathurst Musical Society's Concert

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

Last night in the School of Arts Hall, the Bathurst Musical Society gave a complimentary concert to a crowded audience. As the Society is…

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Local and General News. Concert and Ball at Cumnock

Molong Argus · Friday 6 March 1896 · page 2

A GRAND concert and ball will be held at Cumnock on the 17th instant (Show night), under the auspices of the Cumnock Cricket Club. Messrs. Young and Finch are the…

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The Two Pictures. a Brief Study of New South Wales Taxation

National Advocate · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 2

Look here upon this picture, and on this! It was Hamlet's request to his mother when drawing a necessary distinction…

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The Military Band, Annual Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Bathurst Military Band held in their rooms, Russell-street, last night, was made the occasion of a social gathering, at which…

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The Military Band Annual Meeting. a Pleasant Evening

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 2

Last evening the annual meeting of the Military Baud was held in their bandroom, when occasion was taken to have a quiet supper, to which a few friends were…

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Sacred Concert

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1896 · page 3

In connection with the harvest festival at St. Stephens' Church, a sacred concert was held in the church last night. There was a crowded congregation. The…

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S. Stephens' Church. Sacred Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 17 March 1896 · page 2

S. Stephens Church was crowded last light on the occasion of the sacred concert held in connection with the Harvest Thanksgiving. The various numbers were…

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Indecent Pictures

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1896 · page 3

Frederick Greene was before the Court to-day in connection with the recent leisure of alleged obscene photograph. The case was dismissed owing to a flaw in the information…

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