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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 8 of 8

Convent of Mercy Concert. a Great Success

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 2

The pupils of St. Mary's College (Convent of Mercy) held their annual concert last evening in the School of Arts' Hall. The attendance was very large, the circle…

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Here There Kelso Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 December 1897 · page 2

An excellent programme has been arranged for to-night in the R. C. Kelso Schoolroom, when the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent will give their annual…

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The Kelso Convent Concert

National Advocate · Friday 3 December 1897 · page 2

The entertainment given by the pupils of the Kelso Convent on Wednesday night, was unmistakeably pleasurable as the applause of a crowded audience proved…

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Ball at Newbridge. NEWBRIDGE

National Advocate · Monday 6 December 1897 · page 3

On Friday night the local Catholics held a ball and supper to aid in clearing of the debt on the Convent building. The ball was a decided success; about…

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Perth Convent Concert

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1897 · page 2

Last night the Perth Convent concert, bazaar and fancy. fair attracted a large audience, including the Right Rev. Dr. Byrne (Bishop of Bathurst), the Rev…

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[?]Ws. and Realistic Pictures the Past. [?] the Diary and the Correspondent of an Old Colonist. the Grim Cape Outlaws. (In Seven Parts.) Part Iii

Molong Argus · Friday 10 December 1897 · page 1

The murder of the official and the daring liberation of the prisoner created no little excitement in Van Dieman's Land. The newspapers, with their ten…

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Lockwood. Public School Picnic & CONCERT

Molong Argus · Friday 10 December 1897 · page 2

A VERY pleasant social gathering of the Lockwood people assembled on Friday last, the occasion being the annual picnic in connection with the Lockwood Public School…

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The Military Band

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 December 1897 · page 2

As a recognition of the past services of the Military Band in rendering music during the Summer months in Machattie Park, it has been decided by the Park…

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Bathurst Leidertafel smoke Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 December 1897 · page 3

The members of the foregoing intend holding a smoke concert in the balcony of the School of Arts to-night. Tickets may be obtained from the hon, secretary,…

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Smoke Concert

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 December 1897 · page 2

The members of the Liedertafel made a new departure last night when they gave a smoke concert in the School of Arts balcony. The platform was arranged at the end nearest the hall, and the…

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Here There Band Concert

National Advocate · Friday 17 December 1897 · page 2

The boisterous weather of last Friday night prevented the Military Band from rendering s programme of music in the Park and the pleasureable event was…

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[?]Les of Outlaws. [?] Vivid and Realistic Pictures of the Post. the Grip Cape Outlaws. (In Seven Parts) Part Iv

Molong Argus · Friday 17 December 1897 · page 1

At last the long-sought morning of the 24th of November dawned, and as they looked out on the magnificent sunrise and the picturesque country…

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Cumnock. Public School Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 17 December 1897 · page 2

As announced in our last, the annual entertainment by the pupils of the Cumnock Public School, assisted by the local amateurs, was held in…

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The Military Band

National Advocate · Saturday 18 December 1897 · page 2

A large gathering assembled last night in Machattie Park, when the Military Band, under the conductorship of Mr. Gartrell, discoursed, as usual,…

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School Concert

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1897 · page 7

The pupils of the Molong Convent School, previous to taking their Christmas holidays, gave their annual, entertainment at the School of Arts on Wednesday night last…

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Music In Machattie Park. Subsidising the Band. the Proposal Lost

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 December 1897 · page 2

The question of music in Machattie Park was reintroduced last night in the Council by Alderman Ryan who moved:— 1. That for the purpose of providing music in…

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Bomb Outrage in a Theatre. LONDON, Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 December 1897 · page 2

During a performance at a German theatre at Olmutz, a fortress town in Austria, a bomb suddenly exploded. The explosion caused greet alarm, but…

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Onward Band of Hope

National Advocate · Friday 31 December 1897 · page 2

The Band of Hope Society, connected with the Baptist Church, held its annual prize meeting on Wednesday night. The church was well filled. Pastor Worboys presided…

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