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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897

158 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 8

Ball at Molong. a Brilliant Function. Molong

National Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1897 · page 3

The Tennis Club Ball took place last evening, and was one of the most enjoyable gatherings of the kind, which has been held for some time past. The…

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Onward Band of Hope. Jubilee Anniversary

National Advocate · Friday 25 June 1897 · page 2

The anniversary and jubilee of the Onward Band of Hope, ah organisation connected with the Bathurst Baptist Church, was celebrated lost evening in the church, when…

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The Jubilee Band of Hope Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 25 June 1897 · page 3

The Baptist Church was crowded to excess last night to celebrate the jubilee of the above institution, and also the anniversary of the "Onward" Society connected with the church. There were…

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Ball at Wellington. WELLINGTON

National Advocate · Friday 25 June 1897 · page 3

The ball in aid of the hospital which was held on the first night of the Record Reign (Monday), was a pronounced success, and one of the most enjoyable…

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Molong Tennis Club Diamond Jubilee Dance. "By sports like these are all thy cares beguiled."

Molong Argus · Friday 25 June 1897 · page 2

Many pleasant recollections will linger in the minds of those who participated in the pretty little dance organised by members of the local pennis Club to mark the occasion…

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Boudoir Gossip Coonhamble Hospital Ball. a Brilliant Function

National Advocate · Monday 28 June 1897 · page 1

Th Hospital Ball, the biggest social event of the year in Coonamble took place in the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening, 22nd instant, and…

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I.o.g.t. Concert

National Advocate · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 2
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

A concert was held last night in All Saints' Schoolroom, under the auspices of the I.O.G.T. Society, when there was a large attendance…

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Farewell Smoke Concert

National Advocate · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 2

A large and representative gathering of citizens attended at the Masonic Hail last night to bid farewell to Mr. Walker, a well-known commercial traveller and earnest…

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Ball at the Guildhall. London, Tuesday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 3

The Lord Mayor of London (Sir George Faudel-Phillps) and the Lady Mayoress gare a ball at the Guildhall last night. The company present numbered 5000…

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Popular Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 9 July 1897 · page 2

PARTICULAR attention is directed to the date of Mr. E. C. Cousins' high-class concert. Those of our readers who have had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Cousins and Miss…

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Ball at Balderogery

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 6

ON Friday last I wended my way to that remote little community called Balderodgery, which deserves to be better known. The object of my visit was to be present at the Bachelors…

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High-Class Concert

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 7

ON Wednesday nest, the music-loving public of Molong will have another opportunity presented them of enjoying a high-class entertainment. On that night a concert will…

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Band Non-performanoe

National Advocate · Monday 12 July 1897 · page 2

The members of the Bathurst Military Band went to the top of George-street yesterday afternoon to give their initial programme of sacred music, but owing…

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The Orphanage Ball

National Advocate · Monday 12 July 1897 · page 2

At a committee meeting of ladies interested in carrying oat the annual ball in sid of the Orphanage, it was decided to hold the enjoyable function early in…

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The Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 2
Also in National Advocate

The inaugural ball was held in the evening in the School of Arts Hall and was an unprecedented success, over 60 couples occupying the floor. The hall…

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To Mount Coloured Pictures on Canvas

Molong Argus · Friday 16 July 1897 · page 1

Strain the canvas on to a light wooden frame, moisten it and let it dry. Turn the picture's face downwards on to a clean piece of paper and apply paste to…

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Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 16 July 1897 · page 2

FOR some time past Mr. E. C. Cousins has been busily engaged preparing his pupils for the concert which took place in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening last. The…

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A High-class Concert

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 6

ON Wednesday night Mr. E. C. Cousins, assisted by his pupils, gave the folk of Molong a rest musical treat in the nature of a high-class concert, in the School of Arts. Owing to the…

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