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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 5 of 8

Garra Band of Hope

Molong Argus · Friday 13 August 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held in the Wesleyan Church, Garra, on Tuesday evening last. The secretary was unavoidably absent, but there was…

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Garra Band of Hope

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 7

WE are indebted to the kindness of a correspondent for the following particulars in connection with the above:— The monthly meeting of the Garra Band…

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The Liedertafel Concert

National Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1897 · page 2

Last night in the School of Arts the inaugural concert of the newly-formed Bathurst Liedertafel took place. The event had been looked forward to…

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Bathurst Liedertafel. Inaugural Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 August 1897 · page 2

The newly-formed Bathurst Liedertatel gave their inaugurai concert last night in the School of Arts Hall before a large and appreciate audience and from every point of…

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Hospital Ball Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies of the p Ball Committee was held a: the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, when there were present:—Mesdames T. Rutherford (in the…

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An Indian Snake Dance

Molong Argus · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 3

A correspondent gives the following description of the famous snake dances practiced by the Arizona Indians:—"This snake dance" occurs only once in two years, and a…

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Concert at Meranburn

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 1

THE concert, under the auspices of the Meranburn Choir, which was arranged to take place on the 6th instant and postponed on account of the rain to the 13th…

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The Duchess of Devonshire's Ball. Brilliant Society Function. Brocade at £12 a Yard

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1897 · page 2

Last night the Duchess of Devonshire gave a fancy dress hall at Devonshire House, Piccadilly, and it is universally pronounced by the Press to have been, both as regards…

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Wesleyan Church Band of Hope. Annual Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 27 August 1897 · page 2

The annual meeting in connection with the Band of Hope was held last night. The chair was occupied by Rev. W. G. Taylor (President), and there was a large…

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The Orphanage Ball

National Advocate · Monday 30 August 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies who had charge of the late Orphanage Ball met at the Convent of "Mercy during the week, and the Treasurer, Mrs. R. Newman,…

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The Orphanage Ball

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1897 · page 2

We are asked to correct a alight inaccuracy in the published list of donors to the recent Orphanage ball fund. The amount of £1 credited to…

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A Ball at Orange. Orange, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1897 · page 2

The daffodil dance last night in aid of the R.C. Church was attended by about 50 couples. It was an unqualified success from nil points of view…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Monday 6 September 1897 · page 2

In connection with the fast approaching Hospital Ball, the Ladies' Committee are working energetically to promote its success. They are meeting…

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The Dubbc Hospital Ball. Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 3

The annual ball in aid of the hospital was hold last night, and was the most brilliant and successful dance, not only of this year, but eclipsed all its predecessors. A…

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The Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

Tonight the annual ball in aid of the Bathurst Hospital will take place in the School of Arts. The ladies committee anticipated every wish for its success by…

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Hospital Juvenile Ball. Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

The Hospital Juvenile Ball, held in tho Masonic Hall last most successful, over 200 being present in addition to a large attendance in the spectators' gallery…

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Dubbo District Hospital Ball Du[?]o

National Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

Regarding the annual Hospital Ball, which was such a great success, considerable interest was evinced in town during last week as to the prophesied fate of the ball…

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The Hospital Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 September 1897 · page 2

The School of Arts was gaily decorated last evening with wattle, foliage, and Chinese lanterns, the occasion being the annual hospital ball. The decorations…

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The Hospital Ball. a Brilliant Function

National Advocate · Friday 10 September 1897 · page 2

As each year comes found it brings with it the two annual balls— the Orphanage and Hospital— which, on account of the objects for which they are held, are…

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Band of Hope

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 8

THE monthly meeting of the above was held in the Wesleyan Church, Molong, on Tuesday evening last, and was fairly attended by young people. As usual, very few parents were in…

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