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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

210 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 11

Miss Ella Caspers' Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 October 1908 · page 2

Lovers of the best music in this city will be afforded an opportunity of enjoying a real feast on Wednesday night next at the Theatre Royal,…

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Band Competitions

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—28,000 persons attended the Ballarat competitions on Satturday. In the bands competition, the prizes being £200, £50 and £25, Colling…

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The Burns-squires Pictures

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 4

The picture shows' that have visited Grafton in the past have been almost as numerous as the particles of sand along the seashore, but unquestionably…

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Harwood Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 8

The concert in aid of the funds of the Harwood Cricket Club, which was postponed from the previous Saturday night, eventuated in the Water…

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Dorrigo Bachelors Ball

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 2

Following are the names of the ladies present and descriptions of the dresses worn by them at the Dorrigo Bachelors Ball on the 16th inst. :—…

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Popular Pictures

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 2

The popularity of moving pictures as a form of entertainment has grown phenomenally of late, and the production of films, in which large numbers…

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A Theatre Sensation. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 5

A sensational incident occurred at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, last night. While Mr. Gaston Mervale and Miss Gunn were proceeding with the…

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Valedictory Smoke Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1908 · page 5

A very conyable smoke concert was tendered on Thursday evening last, at Roche's Hotel, to Mr S. G. See, prior to his departure for India…

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Tennis Club's Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1908 · page 2

A well attended concert, in aid of the Methodist Tennis Club's funds, was held in St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday evening, when an…

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Entertainment at Theatre Royal

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 4

An entertainment was given last night in the Theatre Royal by the Senior, Cadet Minstrels, at which there was a fair attendance. In the minstrel portion of the…

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Grafton City Band

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 4

The monthly meeting of committee was held last night. Present—Messrs. E. T. Blaxland, D. Lobban, G. Back, J. A. Puddicombe, D. M'Farlane, L. G. M'Donald…

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Methodist Band of Hope

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 8

The monthly meeting of this Society was held in the Grafton Methodist Church, when an interesting programme was submitted. The musical part of the…

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Spiritualistic Pictures

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 7

A noted English clergyman—he appears to be that from his rank—is contributing to a magazine in his country a serious of papers on spiritualitic photography. And…

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A Classical Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 3

The Am[?]teur Orchestral Society's fourth concert of the season (17tg season) took place at Town Hall last week. The hall was thronged, which without…

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Promenade Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1908 · page 2

A promenade concert, arranged by the sub-committee appointed at the initial public meeting, was held at the Rink Hall in the evening, when…

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Convent Schools' Concert . a Great Success

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 4

The St. Mary's Convent Schools' Annual Concert was held in the Theatre Royal last evening and the result must have been gratifying to those…

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St. Mary's Convent Schools Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 4

The Theatre Royal was Well filled by an appreciative gathering on Wednesday evening, when the pupils of St. Mary's Convent Schools held their annual concert prior to…

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Concert at Orara

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 December 1908 · page 6

On Wednesday evening a concert was given at Orara Union Church by members of the Grafton and South Grafton Methodist Church choirs, under the leadership of Mr…

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Band Music

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1908 · page 4

The Grafton City Band will render the following programme at the intersection of Prince and Victoria streets on Saturday evening :--Match,…

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Palmer's Island Public School Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1908 · page 2

A most successful concert was given by pupils oi the above school to a crowded hall, on runty night, 4th. December. The pretty bit of scenery…

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