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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

158 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 8

Juvenile Ball

Molong Argus · Friday 17 July 1896 · page 4

ON Tuesday evening last Mrs. A. Tempest's Juvenile Ball was held in the School of Arts hall, and proved a great success in every way. Shortly after 7 p.m. the children began…

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The City Band

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1896 · page 2

Last night the members of the newly-formed City Band celebrated the completion of the first three months of their existence by an excellent spread at the…

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The Orphanage Ball

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1896 · page 2

In another column will be found the statement of accounts in connection with the late Orphanage Ball, by which it will be seen that the net proceeds amount to…

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The Military Band

National Advocate · Monday 27 July 1896 · page 2

The Military Band, under its conductor, Mr.A. Gartrell, gave the citzens a musical treat on Saturday night by playing a programme of bright and sparkling…

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Tivoli Theatre Manslaughter Case. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 3

William Gill, charged with the manslaughter of J. Neander at the Tivoli Theatre was sentenced to six months imprisonment, which sentence was…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 August 1896 · page 2

In connection with this year's hospital ball, a meeting of Indies interested will be hold in the Mayor's room at the Town Hall to-morrow evening at 3.30, when…

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An Enjoyable Dance

National Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 2

One of the (most successful social functions of the season eventuated at Mr. Allison's Assembly Hall on Tuesday evening. The occasion was a dance given…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 2
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

A well-attended meeting of ladies interested in the successful carrying oat of this year's hospital plain and fancy dress ball at Bathurst was held in the…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1896 · page 2

In connection with the above a meeting of Indies will be held this afternoon at the Town Hall. A big attendance is expected…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1896 · page 2

A meeting of ladies interested in the Hospital Ball was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The president of the committee, Mrs. J. Rutherford…

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At a Dance

Molong Argus · Friday 14 August 1896 · page 3

A dialogue overheard at a dance : He: "May I have the honour of a dance, Mrs. Zero?" She: "With pleasure." (Hands him her…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1896 · page 2

This interesting and usually much looked-forward to social event will take place on the 2nd September. The School of Arts Hall will be the trusting…

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The Footballers' Dinner and Smoke Concert

National Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1896 · page 2

The Northern Union Team's visit to Bathurst was marked in a very fitting manner last evening, when the visitors were entertained at a dinner at the Post Office Hotel…

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A Select Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 21 August 1896 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Masonic Hall last night, when a select concert was given in aid of the funds of Hcly Trinity Church, Kelso. The audience…

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Carcoar Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Monday 24 August 1896 · page 2

Our correspondent writes from Carcoar to say that the Hospital Ball committee decided by 8 to 3 not to postpone the ball from 2nd September, it clashing on…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of ladies appointed to arrange all necessary matters in connection with the approaching hospital ball, was hold at the Town Hall…

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Football Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee appointed to carry out the above was held on Friday evening, Mr. McGrath occupying the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Monday 31 August 1896 · page 2

This greatly looked-forward-to annual event will be held in the School of Arts Hall on Wednesday evening. As all concerned in its success are actively…

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Cowra Hospital Ball. Cowra

National Advocate · Monday 31 August 1896 · page 2

At the Centennial Hall on Wednesday, the annual hospital ball, the local social event the year, was brought off with great eclat. The hall was very nicely…

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