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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

788 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 22 of 40

The Violet Dance a Record Attendance

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 August 1908 · page 2

Never before during this season, and very rarely in previous years, has the Masonic Hall been so densely crowded wit dancers as last night on the occasion of the annual…

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The Town Band

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 19

The town band will play the following programme in the Robertson Park rotunda on next Sunday afternoon:—Quick march, "Constellation";…

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Sydney Band Contest

National Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 2

The biggest thing in band contests ever held in Australsi[?] will be held in Sydney during Fleet Week. Hundreds of bandsmen, representing the finest musical…

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Millthorpe News. the Hospital Ball

Leader · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 4

The hospital ball took place in Blackmore’s-Hall last night and was a great success. A full report will appear in to morrow’s, issue…

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The Military Ball. a Brilliant Pageant

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 26

There was a very large attendance at the Military Ball, held in the Mechanics Institute on Friday night last. The building was gaily and artistically…

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Cadets' Band Concert

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 4

The programme is announced in this issue of a classical concert and band recital to be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night, 17th inst., under the…

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Bathurst District Band

National Advocate · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 2

That the Bathurst District Band is appreciated beyond the confines of the city is evident from the fact that the Cowra show and race authorities are anxious for…

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District Band Social

National Advocate · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 2

The recent social in aid of the funds of the Bathurst District Band resulted in £21 4s 1d being netted. The success was mainly due to the efforts of the ladies…

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Ball at Newnes

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 3

The social event of last week, and one that aroused a good deal of interest amongst lovers of the terpsichorean art, eventuated at the "new hall" on Friday…

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The Hospital Ball. a Great Success

Leader · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 4

The hospital ball, which was held in Blackmore’s Hall on Wednesday night, was a most decided success, although not so great as was…

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The Band Social

Leader · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 4

The tickets are now out for the hand second, which is to take place on Wednesday night, 19th instant, in Blackmore’s Hall. The…

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Hospital Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

The annual hospital ball will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow night, when, according to present indications, a record…

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Euchre Party and Dance

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

A euchre party and dance took place at Logoon School of Arts on Thursday night, and was very successful. About 35 couples attended. A euchre tournament between…

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To-night's Smoke Concert

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

The guests of the Western Rugby Union are notified in our advertising columns that the Union has arranged with Mr. Cockbaine for the smoke concert to the British…

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The British Footballers Arrival in Bathurst Smoke Concert of Welcome League or Union

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 2

The British footballers arrived in Bathurst by passenger train yesterday afternoon. They were met at the railway station by the officials of the western Rugby Union, and a…

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Edison's Pictures

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 3

There wag a large and once in the School of Arts Hall list night to witness Edison's pictures. A varied collection of views was shown, and on several occasions those…

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Ball at Wattle Flat

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 1

A ball took place in the Federal Hall last night (Friday), to augment the funds of the R.C. convent. The weather cleared towards evening, and a beautiful evening…

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Liedertafel Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 2

To-night, in the School of Arts Hall, the Bathurst Ledertafel will give its first sub-scribers councert. All music lovers should attend, not only for the sake of what they…

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Concert at Hartley Vale

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 4

The miserable weather on Friday night did not prevent a full attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall, when a grand concert, promoted by the Progress Association, took…

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Ball at Leadville

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 14

The annual ball given by the ladies of the Leadville district was held in Mason's Hall on Friday night last. The arrangements were…

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