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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1891

23 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 2

Concert at Copmanhurst

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1891 · page 5

THE concert in aid of the Church of England came off with great eclat on Anniversary night in Mr. Attwater's hall, which was gaily decorated for the occasion with flags and mottoes. The attendance…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1891 · page 3

THE concert that was to have been held at Cowper on Wednesday was poatponad, through the inclement weather, to Friday, when it came off with good effect. The church was very tastefully…

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Concert at the Wesleyan Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1891 · page 8

THE concert held in the Wesleyan Church on Monday evening was well attended, and the efforts of the vocalists, comprised solely of members of the choir, were fully up to anticipation. The internal…

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Tea Party and Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 4

AT Copmanhurst on Easter Monday a tea party and ball for the benefit of the RC. Church funds was hold, and was a great success, some £30 being the result after expenses were paid. About 200 persons…

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Concert at Harwood

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 8

DESPITE the rain and threatening aspect of the evening, a good audience gathered at the concert given in the Assembly rooms, Harwood, last Wednesday night. The rain, unfortunately, prevented…

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"Oddities" at the Theatre Royal

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1891 · page 5

LAST Thursday night Mr. D'Arcy Stanfield, the talented comedian, who is now in the district, gave one of the best evening's entertainments ever presented to a Grafton audience. There was a fair attendance, in the Theatre. The…

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The Hospital Annual Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 2

WE are glad to learn that the arrangements for this entertainment in aid of a deserving charity is progressing most satisfactorily. During the past week the members of the Ladies Committee have made a most successful canvass…

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The Hospital Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 June 1891 · page 5

THIS annual ball in connection with the Grafton Hospital han become one of our rcongnised social gatherings, and in each year looked forward to with no small amount of interest, liver since…

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Sacred Concert at Maclean

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 July 1891 · page 3

A SACRED concert was given by members of the Wesleyan Church at Maclean on the 22nd June, and considering that another entertainment clashed with it, the attendance was, comparatively…

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The Caledonian Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1891 · page 8

THE first ball under the auspices of the Clarence River Caledonian Society was held on Wednesday evening, which was in every respect favorable for dancing. The number occupying the floor scarcely…

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Variety Entertainment and Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1891 · page 5

OUR correspondent writes—The Copmanhurst Gun Club were determined to give the people of this locality something by way of entertainment. After the day's shooting the members with their friends assembled in Attwater's…

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Complimentary Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1891 · page 3

THE Theatre Royal was moderately filled on Tuesday evening at the complimentary concert tendered to Mr. A. G. Steber. Proceedings were initiated by Mr. Eagles' band playing in front of the…

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Masonic Installation and Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 July 1891 · page 3

THE installation of officers for the current year for the Palmerston Lodge of Freemasons took place on Tuesday evening in the Hall, Bacon-street. There were seven Past Masters present, in addition to the…

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The Rowing Club Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1891 · page 8

THE ball held under the auspices of the Grafton Rowing Club, at the Criterion Hall, on Wednesday evening, exceeded the anticipations of the promoters, and may be classed as one of the most…

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The Mayor's Ball at Ulmarra. 250 Guests—Very Enjoyable Gathering

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 August 1891 · page 5

THE triumph achieved by our worthy Mayor and Mayoress in this, the first Mayoral ball ever held on the Clarence, must be viewed with pleasure, not only by the host and hostess, but also by the…

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Concert at Orara

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 8

SEVERAL members of the Grafton Wesleyan choir entertained a large and appreciative audience in the Union Hall on Wednesday evening last. There was an excellent programme, and every item was well rendered and favourably…

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Concert at Gerrymberryn

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1891 · page 2

FRIDAY EVENING did not turn out very promising for the concert and dance that was arranged to take place at Gerrymberrym, in aid of the school prize fund, still the attendance was large, and…

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Mr. J. Haynes, M.P., at Grafton. Pabilc Meeting at Theatre Royal

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 September 1891 · page 8

ON Wednesday evening. Mr. J. Haynes, member for Mudgee, who arrived at Grafton that morning by the overland route from Sydney, addressed a meeting attended by about 300 persons in the…

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Very Successful Ball at South Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1891 · page 8

THE ball held at South Grafton on Wednesday evening in aid of the building fnnd of the local School of Arts was, in point of attendance at least, one of the most successful that has yet taken place…

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Ball at Harwood

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 October 1891 · page 8

THE return ball given by the gentlemen to the ladies of Harwood came off on the 2nd instant, and was an unqualified success, 28 couples facing the music of Mr. and Mrs. Reimer, of Grafton,…

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