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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1909

1,252 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 63

Band Competition

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

The Bathurst District Band intends to compete in the Sydney competitions, which are to be held during the week preceding Easter…

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Cable News. a Theatre Holocaust. 300 Burnt to Death. London, Feb 16

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 3

Three hundred persons were burnt to death at the Flores Theatre, Acapulco, Mexico. The Telegraph Office was also burnt…

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Mexican Theatre Holocaust. a Fatal Stampede. London, February 17

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

Later particulars of the holocaust at the Flores Theatre, Acapulco, Mexico, whereby 300 persons lost their lives, show that the disaster took place during…

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Mexican Theatre Fire End of Gala Performance London, Tuesday afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

A gala performance was held in honor of the Governor in the theatre, Acapalco, Mexico. The audience numbered a thousand, including the…

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Cable News. a Mexican Horror. 300 People Lurnt to Death in a Theatre. London

Leader · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

Liter particulars oi tne tire at Fiores' 'iueaue, Mexico, state that the disaster occurred during a gain performance in honor ot the Governor…

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Florence Menkmeyer's Concert

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

The first concert to be given by the talented Miss Florence Menkmeyer takes place in the School of Arts Hall to-night. Already a good audience is…

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The Concert

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 11

The day closed with a concert in the schoolroom. There was a large attendance and a most entertaining programme was presented, and was…

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The World Mexican Theatre Fire Further Details London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 3

All exits led to the facads in the Acapulco theatre, near the main entrance, thus causing a great loss of life when the roof fell…

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Miss Florence Menkmeyer's Concert

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

Miss Florence Menkmeyer gave her first concert in the School of Arts last evening, to a fair audience. She is a performer of sound technique, and…

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Church Concert

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

The Perthville Methodist Church has recently been thoroughly renovated and the re-opening services were conducted last Sunday, the preacher being…

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News by Telegraph To Kill Immigration. Labor Council's Concerted Move. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 3

At the meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales, held to-night, the nation of immigration was considered. Fmally it was resolved to call a series…

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Orange Town Band

Leader · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 2

The Orange Town Band is practising assiduously for the contest all Sydney on Monday, 5th April next. Our readers are reminded of the…

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Quadrslles of Horrors the Ball of the Paris Medicals

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 4

The recent ball of the Paris medical students was, says the "Telegraph's" correspondent of December 29, worthy of the most gruesome…

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Oberon District Band. Annual Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Oberon District Band was held in the Federal Hall, Oberon, on Thursday night, when there was a large attendance. Mr…

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Concert, Drama and Farce

Leader · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 2

A[?] the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night a concert, supplemented by a drama and farce, will be given by a number of local amateurs,…

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The Menkmeyer Concert an Interview

Leader · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 2

Miss Florence Menkmeyer, pianiste, cantairice and composer, who will give one grand operatic concert in the Australian Hall [?] evening, is one…

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Band Concert at Blackheath

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 3

The concert for which the interested parties had so long and earnestly worked, and to which the public were eagerly looking forward was successfully carried out…

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Concert in the Park

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 2

The District Band win vender a programme to Matchattie park to-night. The principal items will be a grand selection from Meyerbeer's…

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Concert at Clarence

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 3

On Monday evening a concert in aid of the Church of England was held in the Union Hall. Clarence. The doors were opened at 7.30 and by 8 o'clock the large…

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Holy Trinity Concert an Unqualified Success

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 2

An exceptionally good entertainment was presented at the Oddfellows' Hall last night. The function was In aid of various-parochial objects in…

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