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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1907

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

The Moving Theatre

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1907 · page 2

The introduction of His Majesty's Moving Theatre to Grafton has proved a very remunerative undertaking to the enterprising proprietors, Messrs…

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South Grafton Juvenile Ball

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1907 · page 2

A plain and fancy dress juvenile ball was held in the S.G. School of Arts on Wednesday night, in aid of the S. Grafton R.C. Church funds, and was…

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Sacred and Classical Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1907 · page 2

A combination of verto's Biotint Co. and the Lilian Meyers Co. last night gave what was termed a sacred and classical concert in the Rink…

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St. Andrew's Band of Hope

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 May 1907 · page 5

The annual Scotch Soirce of St. Andrew's Band of Hope was held in the school hall Considering the various other attractions in the town, the attendance was good. In…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1907 · page 2

Last summer the American Theatrical Trust blocked—or tried to—Sarah Bernhardt from appearing in the large cities of the States; but not to be outdone, the…

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High-class Concert. the Paddington Town Hall

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 May 1907 · page 8

The first of a season of "choral and operat[?] concerts" was given at the Paddington Town Hall, under the supervision of Signora Fabris, on May 1st. The original…

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Ball at Raleigh

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 10 May 1907 · page 4

A ball in aid of the R. C. Church fund eventuated at Raleigh on Monday night, the 6th instant, in the School of Arts, and was undoubtedly a success in every way. The…

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The Moving Theatre

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 May 1907 · page 5

This large canvass theatre proved a great attraction on show nights in Maclean. There was a fair audience on Tuesday to witness "On Active Service," and on…

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Short Story. The Aldershot Ball

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 May 1907 · page 6

Well, Alice, I suppose Eric has seen Uncle George, and something ?" "My poor cousin, how can I tell you ? Eric has gone!"…

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Shafton City Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1907 · page 5

A meeting of the Grafton City Band was held at the Council Chambers last night. Mr. J. A. puddicombe Chambers last night. Mr. J. A. Messrs. H. Hynes, Fitzgibbon, H. Crispin, and…

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City Band

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 8

The regular monthly meeting of the Committee of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night Present:-- Messrs. J. A…

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Besses O' Th' Barn Band

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 4

The Royal Besses o' th' Barn Band, which recently had such a phenomenally successful tour through New Zealand, commenced their Australian…

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Besses O' Th' Barn Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 4

The Royal Bessrs o' th' Barn Band has given three initial performances in Sydney, and have met with immense patronuge. The Sydney papers speak in high terms of…

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Cowper Convent Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 12

The committee have every reason to be pleased with the success which attended their efforts at the function which eventuated on Wednesday. The attendance was a record one and everyone…

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The Lemmone Concerts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 4

The John Lommone company revisited, Grafton this week, and appeared in the Theatre Royal on Thursday evening. The reputation they gained by their previous visits…

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Smoke Concert. Fight for State Rights

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 3

On Wednesday night, after returning from Maclean, the Ministerial party were entertained at a smoke concert in the Council Chambers, at which there was a good…

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Cowper Convent Ball

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1907 · page 3

The committee of the Cowper Convent ball have every reason to be pleased with the success which attended their efforts at the ball, which…

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Hospital Ball

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1907 · page 5

A meeting of indies was held at the Council Chambers yesterday afternoon to make arrangeements for the annual Hospital Ball. The Mayoress of Grafton presided, and there were…

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Hospital Ball

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1907 · page 4

A meeting of ladies was held at the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon to make arrangements for the annual Hospital Ball. The Mayoress of Grafton…

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The "Besses O' the Barn" Band

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1907 · page 4

The above-named band, which holds the world's championship, won along with a £2500 prize a few years ago, and which, after a…

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