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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1905

247 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 13

Ball at Coff's Harbor

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 2

THE plain and fancy dross ball in aid of the Raleigh District Hospital came off on St. Patrick's night, and was very successful (writes our correspondent). The secretary…

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Band Excursion

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 2

The excursion by the Lady Reatrico In aKl of the City Band, on Tuesday evening, was well patronised, and the steamer was fairly filled. The evening was beautifully fine…

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Band Excursion

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1905 · page 2

THE moonlight excursion in aid of Maclean Brass Bund, which was postponed from last Wednesday owing to the inclemenoy of the weather will take place to-morrow night. The…

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Rough on a Band

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 7 April 1905 · page 1

MAJOR Jones, of Glen Innes, was recently elected vice president of the local Braes Band. In declining the honor on the ground that he did not posses the qualifications necessary for the…

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Spray Funny Scene in a Theatre

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 7 April 1905 · page 2

One evening u very tall man went to the theatre, and took a prominent seat in the stalls. Before the curtain rose a cry of "Sit down in front" became general in…

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The Cinematograph Miracle-worker. How Trick Pictures are Made

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 7 April 1905 · page 2

"We are getting used to the cinematograph exhibition nowadays (said a representative of 'Answers' to the manager of the Cinematograph Syndicate), "but I…

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From Theatre to Mission Hall. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1905 · page 2

Mr. Ebenezer Vickery, M.L.C., has purchased the Lyceum Theatre, Pittstreet, for £24,000. The building will probably be devoted to mission purposes…

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The Lyceum Theatre

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 April 1905 · page 4

This property has changed hands, having heen purchased by Mr. Edbenzer Vickery for some persons whose identity has not yet been disclosed. As a theatre it has…

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Band Programme

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 14 April 1905 · page 2

THE District Band will render the following programme at different parts of Bellingen to-morrow night:— Two Step— "King of the Coons"…

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The Concert

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 14 April 1905 · page 4

was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday evening, and the Entertainment committee were rewarded for their efforts in the fact of a large and fashionable…

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The Decay of the Dance

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1905 · page 2

A few years ago dancing was the chief social pastime. There is still a great deal of dancing, probably actually more than ever before, but relatively less. And there…

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City Band Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1905 · page 4

A grand concept in aid of the uniform fund of the above is announced to take place in the Rink on Thursday night next. A good programme is promised…

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The Band

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 2

THE Bollinger District Band rendered an excellent programme of music in Hyde-street, Bellingen, lust Saturday evening. Over 20 bandsmen were in attendance, and the music…

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Maclean Brass Band

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 4

The band will play out on Saturday night, near the 'Advocate' office the following programme :— March, "Gibraltar" (T. E. Bulch); Waltz "My Sweetheart" (C. Wallace); Selection,…

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Sunday Concerts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 4

The subject of Sunday concerts in the Sydney Town Hall was discussed by the aldermen on Tuesday. No pressure had been brought upon them to debate the…

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A Floating Theatre

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1905 · page 2

Perhaps the most interesting of new vessels plying the Ohio, Illinois, and Mississippl is one built upon an extensive scale for use as a floating theatre. The seating capacity is for a…

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Vicar's Ball-room Rules

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1905 · page 3

The Rev. L. Savatard, vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Darwen, has issued a code of rules he has drawn up to govern the conduct of his parishioners at dancing parties…

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The Concert

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1905 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the concert last night, the takings being estimated at about £30. Mr. H. Watts' String Band rendered the…

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School Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1905 · page 8

A concert organised by the teacher of the Woodford. Leigh Public School took place on Wednesday evening, and was a great success. Long before the time of starting…

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City Band Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1905 · page 4

The above grand band concert will be held in the Rink to-morrow (Friday) night and should draw crowded house for the programme to be…

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