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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897

244 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 8 of 13

Local & General News. Ball at Good Hope

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 24 August 1897 · page 2

We are pleased to notice that the residents around Good Hope intend holding their annual ball in aid of the funds of the Yass Hospital. Mr. J. Duffy, with his usual…

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Sudden Death at a Ball. a P.M.'s Wife Expires

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 24 August 1897 · page 2

ORANGE Saturday.--Mrs. King, wife of Mr. John Lethbridge-King, police magistrate, was seized with an apoplectic fit last night at about 11 o'clock while dancing at a private ball at…

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Jerrawa. Invitation Ball

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 August 1897 · page 2

AN exceptionally successful invitation ball took place at Daisy Dell, the residence of Mr. Robert Bayley on Friday night last. As the clock tolled eight, which was the appointed…

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Ball at Sutton

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 31 August 1897 · page 2

A VERY successful social was held at Mr. W. Davis's, Sutton, on Friday night, the 20th inst. About 6 o'clock the guests began to arrive, when they were invited to a sumptuous supper,…

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Hospital Ball at Good Hope

The Yass Courier · Friday 3 September 1897 · page 2

TO-NIGHT a ball in aid of the funds of the Yass Hospital will be held at Mr. James Duffy's, Good Hope. We hope to see a good attendance…

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Butterfly Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee was held at the Town Hall last night. Mr. W. E. Dwyer occupied the chair, and there were also present—Mesdames E. Gillespie and Dwyer (hon. sees.), Gaskell (hon…

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Tea-meeting and Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 2

A tea-meeting and concert will be held in Trinity Presbyterian Church on Friday evening next. It is intended to present a very good prgramme and it will be published in a future issue…

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Bachelors' Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 September 1897 · page 4

A bachelors' ball was held in "Glencoe House," Boro, on Friday, the 3rd September. There was a fair attendance of ladies and gentlemen, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The room was…

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Hospital Ball at Good Hope

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 7 September 1897 · page 2

On Friday evening last a ball was held at the residence of Mr. James Duffy, Good Hope, in aid of the funds of the Yass Hospital. A large number of people assembled before dark…

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Bachelors' Ball at Boro

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 4

A BALL organised by the bachelors of Boro was held in a spacious room of Glencoe House on Friday. The arrangements were left rather late, and…

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Liedertafel Concert

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 3

THE programme of the concert to be given on Friday evening is published in another column. As usual the society has prepared no excellent collection of musical item which…

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The Rights of Theatre-goers.—A Claim for Assault

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

A CASE around which a considerable amount of local interest has centred for some weeks came on for hearing on Wednesday at the Newcastle District Court before Judge Murray and a jury of four…

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Tea-meeting and Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

A TEA-MEETING and concert will be held in the Trinity Presbyterian Church to-morrow (Friday) evening. The programme of the concert is published to-day, and is of a very attractive character…

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Liedertafel Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

The next grand concert of the Goulburn Liedertafel will take place to-morrow (Friday) evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. Miss Jennie Duncan and Mr. W. A. Davidson will assist the society on the…

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Liedertafel Concert

Goulburn Herald · Monday 13 September 1897 · page 2

As is usually the case there was a large and fashionable audience present at the thirty-ninth concert given by the members of the Goulburn Liedertafel on Friday evening last…

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Butterfly Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 2

ALL arrangements for the Butterfly Dance next Thursday evening are wellnigh complete, and a great success is anticipated. This will be the last important social event of the season, and as patrons…

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The Show Ball

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 2

took place in the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday night, and was one of the most enjoyable gatherings ever held in Yass. Over fifty couples were present. The dancing…

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Smoke Concert

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 3

A very successful smoke concert and oyster supper took place alter the conceit in the Mechanics', and was held in one of Mr. Cripps' large sample rooms. About 70 gentlemen sat…

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The Concert

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 2

Shortly after 7 o'clock a large crowd had assembled in front of the Mechanics' Institute and when the doors were thrown open it was found impossible to sell tickets. The people…

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Annual Butterfly Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 September 1897 · page 2

READERS are finally reminded that the above social event in aid of the Orphanage takes place this evening. The ladies interested have been working energetically for some time past, and a successful…

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