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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 7 of 19

Hospital Ball

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 10

A meeting of Ladies was held on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of considering and making arrangements for holding a ball in aid of the…

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The Mask Ball

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 6

The local branch of the League of Wheelmen appears to have fallen on unlucky times. Their last race meeting resulted in a substantial loss, and on Monday the wretched weather interfered in a…

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Norway C.c. Ball

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 3

The Norway C.C. ball was held in the Federal-hall, Oberon, on Friday, and, being the first dance of any kind held here for about two years, people looked eagerly forward to it. The promoters originally…

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A Fashionable Ball

National Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

A charming social function was that of last night, when the Masonic Hall, Bathurst, was utilised by Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Barton, of " Esrom House," who entertained some…

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Smoke Concert to the Premier. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 13 June 1898 · page 3

Some of Mr. Reid's friends in King Division intend to entertain him at a smoke concert at Leigh House…

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The Orphanage Ball

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

The Bathurst public are invited to tonight patronise the annual ball arranged in aid of the local orphanage, and, to those wh financial position warrant the expenditure,…

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St. Joseph's Orphanage. Eleventh Annual Ball. a Delightful Festivity

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 2

Whon the eventful hour of 8.30 arrived lost night, and the floor of the School of Arts Hall was occupied by some seventy of the fair sex of tho West, with their attendant fortunate…

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Smoke Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 2

At a meeting held at the orderly room on i Monday night it was decided that the Mounted Rifles, B Coy, and 3rd Infantry Regiment should have a smoke concert at…

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Hospital Ball

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 4

The Hospital takes place on Wednesday night next, when it is hoped that even those who do not intend to go will purchase a ticket…

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Cowra Hospital Ball

National Advocate · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 2

A meeting of ladies was held in the Centennial Hall on Wednesday afternoon to make arrangements in regard to carrying out the annual hospital ball. It was decided…

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Cudgebe[?]ong. Ball

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 13

The opening of the new hall was celebrated by a ball on Friday evening last. The attendance was not up to the mark, owing, doubtless, to the…

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Sacred Concert

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 4

The Wanganheim Opera Company we understand, intend giving a sacred concert at the Ponce of Wales Theatre on Sunday night, after…

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Opening of the New Military Hall. a Smoke Concert

National Advocate · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 2

The formal opening of the new military hall, which was rightly recognised by the members of the Mounted Rifles and the B Company 3rd Regiment as an important…

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The Mazy Dance

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1898 · page 3

A most successful ball was held on Friday evening in aid of the football club, notwithstanding the heavy rain, a large number being present…

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Dubbo Tennis Dance. Dubbo

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1898 · page 2

Last night winessed the second annual dance in connection with the Dubbo Lawn Tennis Club in the the Masonic Hall. The interior of the building had been beautifully…

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Hospital Ball

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 13

The Hospital Ball on Wednesday night was about the most complete frost known in the district for a number of years. Considering that the…

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Sacred Concert

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 6

Under the auspices of Lithgow Town Band, a "grand sacred concert" was held in Lithgow Oddfellows' hall on Sunday night, commencing about a quarter to nine. The audience was a…

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A Concert

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 4

A concert in aid of the R.C Church will he held shortly. stand, to eclipse everything which has hitherto been held…

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The Storyteller. the Wrench of a Throne. Book Ii—the Hand-writing on the Wall. Chapter X. Bels Hazzar's Ball at the Ghezireh Palace.—an Insulted Duchess! —"That Makes You a Gentle-man !'—Stephanie's Warning. —The Count's False Stroke !— Grosvenor Gobs in to Win !—"This Seals Us for Life !"

National Advocate · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 4

"Ross by the calm Bendemeer !" laughed Captain Arthur Elwood, as he broke a branch and pressed the hand of the bewitching Italienne. Kenneth…

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The Storyteller the Wreck of a Throne. Book Ii—the Hand-writing on the Wall. Chapter X. Belsmazzar's Ball at the Ghezibeh

National Advocate · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 4

PALACE.—AN INSULTED DUCHES!—"THAT MAKES YOU A GENTLE-MAN!'—STEPHANIE'S WARNING.—THE COUNT'S FALSE STROKE!—…

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