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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

311 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 16

The Hospice Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 6

The long-looked-for and once-postponed Hospice Ball eventuated in the Town Hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. J. C. Williamson and an energetic committee of ladies worked hard…

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The Kilties Band

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 2

One of the Two Giant Drum-Majors with the "Kilties" Band. The world-touring Kilties Band will pay us one visit on Saturday, September 5th, and give…

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Orphanage Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the Goulburn Orphanage will be held in the Oddfellows Hall on Thursday next, 3rd September. All arrangements are well in train for a most enjoyable function. Fancy sets…

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The Coming Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 2

The box plan for the 7th concert (grand) to be given by the Musical and Operatic Society on Wednesday, September 9th, will open at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning next at Mr. T. Williams', as…

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The Band Contest in Sydney

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

The contest for B. Grade bands was concluded in Sydney on Monday night, Helensburgh band scored first prise with 140 points; Glen Innes (132),…

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War Bulletin. the Konquoring Kii Ties Are Komin’. Will Give One Concert Here Friday Night Next

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

In Martial array —inspired by the irresistible bag pipes and the wild war Slogans of the Clans, the Kilties have carried the banner of success into seven…

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His Majesty’s Moving Theatre

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 2

PLEASING memories are associated with the visit list year of that enormous theatrical enterprise, His Majesty’s Moving Theatre. The company this season has been more successful than over,…

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Orphanage Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 4

No reminder should be needed that the ball in aid of the Goulburn Orphanage will be held at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night. It has been in the past one of the most popular functions of the year, and…

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Concert Season

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 2

Arrangements for the Liedertafel concert season, which, as announced, will take place about the end of November next, are now well in hand. A splendid chorus of lady…

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First Official Tour of the World. the “Kilties” Band of Canada

The Yass Courier · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 2

The Greatest Scottish Band in the world, and the pride of all Canada, is a permanent organization and has been touring constantly for the past seven…

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The "Kilties" Band

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 4

This famous band, now touring the world, make their appearance in Goulburn this (Saturday) afternoon and evening, under the auspices of the 3rd A.L.H. Band. Their renown is…

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Masonic Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

This popular ball is fixed for Friday next, and all the arrangements are well in hand. Everything points to it being a great success again. A first-class string band has…

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The Butterfly Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 4

This annual and ever-popular function was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening. There were about seventy couples present, and there must have been about one hundred…

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The Coming Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

It is confidently expected that the Musical and Operatic Society's seventh grand concert, which takes place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday next, will mark another big success…

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Fleet Pictures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 2

To-night at the Oddfellows' Hall Mr. H. Hayes will show a fine series of moving pictures of the American Fleet's visit to Sydney. They are said to be some of the…

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Fleet Pictures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 4

Brigadier Perry, who was specially appointed by the Commonwealth and State Governments to photograph the American squadron, has aranged to give a complete exhibition in the…

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St. Augustine’s Ball

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the St. Augustine’s Church fund will be held on Wednesday week. All the final arrangements have now been carried out,…

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Martin's Biograph and Spencer's Moving Pictures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 2

Mr. Martin, the well-known Young tailor, has "taken on" biograph exhibiting. There are many biograph firms now travelling the country districts, many of whom have visited Cowra…

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To-morrow Night's Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 2

It is confidently expected that the Goulburn Musical and Operatic Society's grand concert in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening will prove the best yet given by the society. On this occasion they…

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CORRESPONDENCE. We do not necessarily endorse [?] expressed by Correspondents. the Band Stand. To the Editor of the Young Chronicle

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 9 September 1908 · page 5

Sir,--Will you be good enough to insert the following few words in reference to Alderman Nesbit's plea for the necessity of a band stand in the park and the Mayor's…

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