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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1885

198 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 2 of 10

Monday, March 16. Before the P.M. and Messrs, Ball

Southern Argus · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 2

[?] and Burmester.[?] Agmes Baker was convicted of being an idl[?] and disordely character. She was sentenced to three month's imprisonment in Goulburn gaol, with hard…

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Monday, March 16. Before Messrs. Alexander, P.M., and Ball. DRUNK

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 4

Agnes Baker pleaded guilty on this charge. She was also charged with being an idle and disorderly character in Sloane-street. Senior Constable Pritzler deposed to having,…

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To-Night's Concert

Southern Argus · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 3

All who attend at the Mechanics Institute this evening can rely upon enjoying a genuine treat, as one glance at the excellent programme drawn up will readily testify. The selections chosen by the…

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Grand Concert This Evening

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 2

AT the Mechanics' Institute this evening an entertainment comprising vocal and instrumental music and literary recitations will be given by a number of ladies and gentlemen, for the benefit of…

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The Ball

Southern Argus · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 2

In the evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall, a ball took place, at which about 25 couple attended. A greater number was expected, but those in attendance found more comfort and convenience…

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Hibernian Society's Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 4

The ball as attended by about forty, couples, and besides there were many visitors on the gallery (or the dress circle), who willingly paid for admission in order to enjoy the spectacle. The committee…

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The Concert

Southern Argus · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 2

In the evening a concert was held in the Mechanics' Hall, in which nearly all the available room was taken up by 8 o'clock, the body of the building being as full as could be. The first part…

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Catholic School Fund Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 2

THE concert at the Mechanics' Institute, the proceeds of which went towards the building fund of the Catholic School, was an entire success. The hall was nearly filled—the front seats being packed,…

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The Late Concert

Southern Argus · Thursday 26 March 1885 · page 3

The very handsome balance from the proceeds of the concert held in the Mechanics' on the 17th instant must, indeed, be highly gratifying to the promotors. The takings amounted to £50, and…

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The Concert

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 April 1885 · page 2

in aid of the school prize fund was held during the evening in the school room, and was so well patronised that standing room was hardly obtainable. The programme consisted of no…

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Goulburn Police Court. Monday, April 13. Before Messrs, Davies, Ball and Clifford

Southern Argus · Tuesday 14 April 1885 · page 2

Henry Shandley, on bail, pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Fined 20s. or seven days. William Nolan was summoned by Christian Last…

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Friday, April 17. Before the P.M. and Mr. Ball

Southern Argus · Saturday 18 April 1885 · page 2

One man for drunkenness was fined 5s or 2 hours in the lock-up. The following were summoned for driving drays without having their names thereon as required by…

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Fancy Dress Ball

Southern Argus · Tuesday 28 April 1885 · page 2

The annual ball took place at Cunningham on Friday April 24th. The ball and supper room had been carefully looked after, although more light was wanting to show the trouble taken. Paying…

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Monday, April 27. Before the P.M. and Mr. Ball. Horse Stealing

Southern Argus · Tuesday 28 April 1885 · page 2

Denis Spillane was arraigned on this charge, having been arrested last Saturday by Sergeant Emerton on a warrant from the Liverpool police. The Sergeant charged the prisioner with stealing a…

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Goulburn Police Court. Monday, April 27. BEFORE Messrs. C. S. Alexander and E. Ball. HORSE-STEALING

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 April 1885 · page 4

Denis Spillane, arrested on warrant, was brought up on this charge. Sergeant Emerton deposed to having arrested the prisoner on last Saturday; charged him with stealing…

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Spring Valley Cricketers' Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 April 1885 · page 4

A SHORT time ago it was proposed by the Spring Valley cricketers to give a ball, and a committee, consisting of Messrs. J. Mclnerney, McShane, F. White, J. J. Kelly, M. O'Brien, J. Byrne, and J…

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Alarming Incident in a Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 April 1885 · page 2

AN unrehearsed scene was witnessed at Sanger's Amphitheatre during the tableau entitled "The Wells," when a battle is fought between the Household troops and the Arabs…

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Alarming Incident in a Theatre

Southern Argus · Saturday 2 May 1885 · page 8

An unrehearsed scene was witnessed at Sanger's Amphitheatre during the tableau entitled "The Wells," when a battle is fought between the Household troops and the Arabs…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, May 1. Before the I'.M. and Mr. Ball

Southern Argus · Saturday 2 May 1885 · page 2

Two men were fined 5/- or 24 hours, and 10 or 48 hours, respectively, for drunkenness; and John Robinson, for having been drunk and disorderly, was fined 10/- or 48 hours in the lockup…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, 1St May. Before Messrs. Alexander, P.M., and Ball. DRUNK

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 May 1885 · page 3

One man, for being drunk, was fined 5s or 24 hours; another, for the same offence, was fined 10s or 48 hours. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY…

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