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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 7 of 8

The Young Lady Who Would Go to a Dance

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 4

" I went to such a delightful dance last night," said a young lady, by name Miss Elsie Kelly, of 42, Palmer-street, Darlinghurst, thereby disclosing the fact…

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The Military Band

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 2

The Military Band have arranged the following programme to be given in Machattie Park to-night commencing at 8 o'olook, under the conductorship of…

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olony Town Band

Molong Argus · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 2

[?]g Town Band has shown signs of [?]ife, and great is the joy thereat. [?] of those interested was held on [?]instant when it was decided to…

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Barragan. Tea Meeting and Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 6

ON Wednesday, 13th instant, a Tea Meeting and Concert, in aid of the Church of England, took place at the Barragan Hall. Rain began to fall about mid-day, and continued…

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Mounted Rifles. Ball and Supper by the Captain

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 6

WHAT proved to be a pleasant and brilliant gathering took place at the School of Arts on Wednesday night, when Captain Claude Smith entertained the members of his company (No. 1…

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The Young Lady who would go to a Dance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 11

"I went to such a delightful dance last night," said a young lady, by name Miss Elsie Kelly, of 42 Palmer-street, Darling-burst, thereby disclosing the fact that life…

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A Kelso Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1897 · page 2

A concert was given in the Kelso R.C. Schoolroom on Monday evening, for the benefit of Mr. John Woods who lost one of his legs some time ago. The…

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Concert at Sunny Corner. Sunny Corner

National Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

A very successful concert in aid of the S. C. Cricket Club was held in the Victorian Hall last evening. While all the items pleased the large audience, the following…

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Concert of the Powers. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 3

Mr. Balfour says that the concert of the Powers has prevented a general conflagration in Europe. He also says that the Government did not desire to add to their Indian…

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Band Contest. SYDNEY, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 8 November 1897 · page 3

The intercolonial bunds contest commenced at the Town Hull yesterday afternoon. For the second class bond contest Bellambi was 1st, Enterprise…

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The Young Lady Who Would go to a Dance

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 4

"I went to snob, a delightful dance last night," said a young lady, by name Miss Elsie Kelly, of 42 Palmer-streat, Darling hurst, thereby disclosing the fact that life…

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Concert at the School of Arts

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 2

In the evening a dramatic entertainment and concert was held in the School of Arts Hall in connection with the Carnival celebration and a very large attend[?]n was…

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The Carnival Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 2

The plain and fancy drees ball in connection with the Carnival was held last evening in the Air Gallery on the Show Ground, and despite the fact that the weather was…

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The Opening Ball. a Brilliant Success

National Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 2

Quite a galaxy of beauty enveloped in exquisite toilets shone within the walls of the Art Gallery at the Show Ground last night. It was a brillant scene, the loftiness of the…

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The Juvenile Ball

National Advocate · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 2
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Last night the Juvenile Ball of the Carnival repeated tho success of Wednesday. There were large numbers of young couples present and the costumes were very brilliant…

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The Ball

The Bathurst Post · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 2

on the show ground, in the enormous art gallery, on Wednesday evening, was a wonderful success. No less that 115 couples put in an appearance…

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The Children's Ball

The Bathurst Post · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 2

came off on Thursday evening, when some pretty costumes were seen. A great time for little people…

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The Concert

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1897 · page 2

The scene in the large hall when the concert was taking place was very pretty, the building being thronged. Miss L. Donnelly sang very nicely " Whisper…

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St. Mary's Convent Concert

National Advocate · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 2

St. Mary's College (Convent of Mercy) Bathurst, has a wide, reputation for the excellent training imparted to the pupils by the good Sisters of Mercy,…

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