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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1905

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Died in a Ball-room. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1905 · page 3

Mr. Henry B. Scott, a well- known Melbourne importer, died suddenly in a ball-room at Hawthorne…

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Concert at Ramornie

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1905 · page 4

On Saturday night last an excellent entertainment was given at Ramornie, in aid of the Ramornie Workmen's Institute, and was…

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Drum and Fife Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 August 1905 · page 4

A drum and fife band has been organised in connection with the Grafton Superior Public School, and is under the conductorship of Mr. Frank Kimpton. At present…

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Concert at Ramornie

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 August 1905 · page 4

The concert in aid of Ramornic Workmen's institute, under the management of Mr. P. H. O'Keeffe, and Mrs. J. T. Tindal accompanist, eventuated on Saturday night, and…

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The Cowper Ball

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1905 · page 3

The plain and fancy dress ball, which eventuated last Wednesday night at Cowper, was an unqualified success. The proceeds are in aid of the…

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The Jessie Maclachan Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1905 · page 2

As previously announced in this journal, Miss Jessie Maclachlan, "the Queen of Scottish Song," assisted by Mr. John M'Linden, 'cellist, and Mr…

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Penny Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1905 · page 2

The penny concert given in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday afternoon, by the pupils of the public school, was very successful. Solos were contributed by a…

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The Romany Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 August 1905 · page 3

A correspondent writes from Tinonce: The Romany Quartette Band held another most enjoyable social.32 couples being present. Just prior to the commencement of…

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Baptist Band of Hope

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1905 · page 4

The Baptist Band of Hope was held on Tuesday night last. The attendance was large and the programme good and well carried out. The following…

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The Jessie Maclachlan Concert. A Record House Anticipated

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1905 · page 4

It is perhaps, somewhat superfluous to remind our readers that Miss Jessie Maclachlan and her company will give their only concert in Grafton in the…

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Caledonian Ball

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 4

The ball in the Burns' Memorial Hall under the auspices of the L. C. Caledonian Society, on Wednesday night, was one of the most successful and enjoyable functions of the season…

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Military Ball

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 2

WE notice through the medium of our advertising columns an announcement of a military ball to be held in the Bellingen School of Arts on Friday, August 18, to raise…

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Jessie Maclachlan. Two Concerts at Maclean

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 4

Of all the famous singers of the old world who have visited Australia, perhaps no other has evoked such enthusiasm as the lady who is generally acknowledged " Queen of Scottish Song."…

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Band of Hope

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 2

The Baptist Band of Hope meeting was held on Tuesday, when there was a good attendance, and all the items were well rendered. The programme consisted of the…

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Masonic Ball

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1905 · page 2

Arrangements for the carrying out of the above on Friday night have been completed by the Committee. The music will be provided by Jordan's…

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Jessie Maclachlan's Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1905 · page 2

On Friday night a record audience for Grafton greeted Miss Jessie Maclachlan in the Rink, fully 700 being present. The rush at the doors for…

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Grafton City Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 4

The monthly meeting of committee was held last night, Mr. W. Stevenson. presiding. Accounts of £3 14s 5d were passed. The treasurer's report showed a debit…

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Jessie MacLachlan Concerts. Large Audiences each Evening

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 2

To say that the attendance and takings at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday night were a record, would not fully convey an idea of the success of the concert by Jessie MacLachlan and…

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Grafton City Band

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1905 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening. Mr. W. Stevenson presided…

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The Band

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 2

THE Baud will render the following programme in Bellingen to-morrow (Saturday) night: March, "Honorius"-(Lloyd),…

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