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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

234 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 12

Concert

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 20 April 1906 · page 2

A CORRESPONDENT from Nambucca Heads contributes the following report of the concert held there on April 7. the proceeds of which were divided amongst the three visiting…

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The Romany Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 11

The Romany Quartette Band, which is at present in Brisbane, are evidently doing well, press notices to hand speaking in high praise of their playing. Previous to…

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Frightful end to a Dance

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 April 1906 · page 7

A family dance has ended literally in a dance of death at Fucecehio, near Empoli, Tuscany. The disaster happened (says the "Daily Mail" Florence…

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When the Band Began to Play

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 April 1906 · page 6

The last hound show held at the Crystal Palace was said to bo the best ever Keen. "It's the first time." declared a gentleman wearing a semi-military costume and…

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Concert at Cowper

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 4

As will be seen by our business columns, a concert of a high-class character will be held at Cowper on Wednesday evening. The services of some of the best district…

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Theatre Services

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1906 · page 4

A new departure in Christian work on modern aggressive lines is being organised by the Rev. J. Ward Harrison and members of his committee…

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Baptist Band of Hope

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1906 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Baptist Band of Hope was held at the church on Tuesday night. Rev. A. Morris presided and there was a splendid…

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Orchestral Ball

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 11 May 1906 · page 2

The weather became very threatening after the moon rose on Wednesday evening and light rain started to fall shortly after in addition to a couple of passing showers during…

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Oddfellows' Ball at Harwood

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 11 May 1906 · page 1

The Oddfellows' Ball, which was held in commemoration of the opening of the local branch (Concordia) of the G.U.O. Oddfel-lows, and which is in future to be an annual…

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Concert at Cowper

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 11 May 1906 · page 4

A very interesting function took place in Cowper Convent School-room on Wednesday evening—the annual concert and presentation. There was a large attendance, a…

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The Romany Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 3

The Romany Band is now touring Queensland successfully, and according to reports received here the public highly appreciated the performances in each town visited. In…

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Cowper Convent Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 2

A concert was held in the Cowper Convent schoolroom on Wednesday evening, there being over 400 people present. A large contingent came down from Grafton and…

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Cowper Convent Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1906 · page 4

The annual concert and prize distribution in connection with the Cowper Convent School took place in the school room on Wednesday evening. There…

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Concert at Southgate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1906 · page 2

A concert was given in the Union Church, Southgate, on Thursday evening by the members of the Baptist Church Choir, assisted by several…

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Juvenile Ball

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1906 · page 4

A fancy dress juvenile ball, followed by a social, was held at the School of Arts, South Grafton, last night. The proceeds were in aid of the South…

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LOCAL & GENERAL. Band Social

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1906 · page 4

The first of series of winter dances was held in the Rink on Tuesday night, under the auspices of the City Hand. About 50 persons were present and an…

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City Band

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the City Band was held on Monday night, Mr. D. M'Favlane in the chair. The secretary reported that the first of the…

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Highland Gathering and Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 4

The main attractions at the High land Gathering, to be run by run the Lower Clarence Caledonian Society on Maclean Showground on…

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Hospital Ball

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 25 May 1906 · page 4

There was a very representative attendance at the ladies, meeting on Tuesday last to arrange for the forthcoming Hospital Ball, The following ladies were appointed a…

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Lord of the Dance

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 May 1906 · page 7

The Kaiser has filled many roles during his noteworthy reign, but it is not expected that he will again act as a kind of amateur M.C. for an entire town. His…

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