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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

377 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 19

Masquerade Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 4

'Twas night, the skies were cloudless bright, the winds were bushed in sleeping, the stars sent forth their twinkling light, us groups come inward peeping, to our little…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

National Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

The executive of the Poor Relief Society have arranged for a plain and fancy dress ball, in aid of the funds of the society, in the School of Arts Hall, on the night of the…

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The Liedertafel's First Grand Concert at Orange

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

THE first grand concert ol the Orange Liedertafel was given in the Australian Hall, on Thursday night, May 6th, and fully realised the great…

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Benefit Concert

National Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

No pains are being spared to ensure the success of the concert on the 19th inst. for a very worthy object. The leading musical ladies and gentlemen will take part, and,…

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The Benefit Concert

National Advocate · Monday 16 May 1898 · page 2

If promises and good wishes avail Miss Donnelly should see a handsome return for her disinterested energy in promotion of the concert, on the night of the 26th instant, in…

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Concert

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1898 · page 2

On Thursday night next, 19th inst, the leading vocalists and instrumentalists of Bathurst are announced to take part in a concert in the Congregational Church,…

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Poor Relief Society. Annual Ball

National Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 2

Despite the fact, that rain threatened all day and foil smartly during the evening, there was a good attendance at the above festivity, held in the School of…

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At a "Bloomer" Ball

Molong Argus · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 6

"It was my good fortune to attend the first 'bloomer' dance given in New York," says a writer in an American contemporary. Like other affairs of the kind, it was strictly…

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Hospital Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 4

ELSEWHERE will be found the programme of the Hospital Concert, which has been arranged and organised by Mr. E. C. Cousins. The programs needs little reference from…

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Congregational Church Concert

National Advocate · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 2

Last night the Congregational Church, Bathurst, was the scene of a very enjoyable entertainment, which was liberally patronised, a result well-earned by the…

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National Advocate · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 4

"Sharper than I thought !" mused Cherubini, sketching disdainfully the low mongrel life of the once splendid old Iskanderieh…

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The Federal Band

National Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 2

To-night and on Monday night the Salvation Army Federal Band, which has gained high repute on its way hither will play in the School of Arts and will attend at the…

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Orphanage Ball

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies interested in the Orphange Ball was held yesterday afternoon. It was decided that the ball for adults be held on. Tuesday, the 14th June, and that…

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Miss Donnelly's Concert

National Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

Though there is almost a plethora of entertainments in Bathurst this week, there is little doubt liberal patronage will be given to the concert promoted by Miss L. Donnelly…

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The Dance

Molong Argus · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 4

Between thirty and forty couples remained after the concert, and votaries of Terpsichore kept the fun going till about 2 p.m. Splendid music was…

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The Federal Band

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 6

The Salvation Army Federal Band, a very fine body of musicians, gave an entertainment in the Odcifellows'-hall on Tuesday night. Despite the intensely cold weather a fair audience turned up…

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Masquerade Ball at 'Wang

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 4

Tuesday was kept up in Wallerawang by a masquerade ball in the Carrington-hall, which was beautifully decorated with ferns and flags. About 30 couples joined in the giddy waltz. The costumes…

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Ball at Nymagee. Nymagee

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 3

The annual Hospital Ball took place last night in the Masonic Hall, and resulted in a handsome addition to the funds of the institution. About fifty…

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Orange Feelings the Race Ball. Orange

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 2

The race club ball on Monday evening, which is the first function of its kind held by the Committee of the O.J.C., was only moderately attended,…

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The Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 4

IN the evening the Grand Concert, organised by Mr. E. C. Cousins, was held in the School of Arts. The hall was well filled by a large and…

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