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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 3 of 16

The Ball

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 2

At night, a grand ball was held in the Town Hall, in accordance with the custom of previous years. Extensive preparations by the Committee, and their efforts were…

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Concert at Wombat

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 3

THE residents of Wombat Vera given an opportunity of participating in a very enjoyable concert on Wednesday night when an event of the nature took place under the auspices of the Pr[?]byterian…

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Concert at Collector

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 2

About seventy members of the Goulburn Musical and Operatic Society left Goulburn shortly before 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon to give a concert at Collector. A merry crowd in three drags and a…

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Concert at Public School, Kenmore

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 2

A very successful concert was held in the above school last night (Friday) in aid of the school funds. The room was filled by a large and appreciative audience. Mr. R. Rea discharged…

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Railway Band

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of railway employees a few days ago it was decided to establish a railway band in Goulburn. Another meeting was held in the guards' barracks on…

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A Unique Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 2

A concert will be held by the Cricket Association in the Mechanics' Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening. The programme will be maninly contributed by the Fijian…

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The Fijian Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 2

On Friday evening the members of the Fijian team gave a successful concert in the Mechanics' Institute to a very good house. Local artists gave items during the…

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Woman's Letter. the Kennerley-butt Rumford Concerts

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

Madame Clara Butt and Mr. Kennerley Rumford made their reappearance in the Sydney Town Hall on Saturday night. A most enthusiastic audience; quite a musical treat…

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Band Contest

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

The band contest for the championship of Australia will be held at Sydney on Easter Monday. The first prize will be £80 cash and the band championship of Australia for 1908. The…

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Lance’s Pictures

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

These excellent moving pictures will, be shown again this evening in the Mechanics’ Institute, and should be greeted by a full house. The “ Albury…

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Moving Pictures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 2

Lance's Animated Pictures will be exhibited in the Mechanics' Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening, and should attract visitors to the city and others. The…

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Lance's Animated Pictures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 2

Lance's Animated Pictures attracted a good audience to the Mechanics' Hall last evening, held throughout the attention of the spectators, and sent them away delighted. The…

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The Ball

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2

Which was held in the Mechanics’ Institute on Friday evening last, was one of the most successful ever held in Yass due chiefly to the energy of Mr. Hill, the…

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Yass Premier Band

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 2

Following on the success of the above-named band at the Yass Picnic races, the Cootamundra Picnic Race Club has engaged this band for its two days’ carnival (12th…

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Ball at Barren Jack

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 2

A very successful ball was held at King’s Hall, Barren Jack, on Friday night, March 26th, under the auspices of the Grand United Order of…

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Band Recital

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 2

THE Enterprise Town Band, under the conductorship of Mr. Bandmaster Roberts, will give another recital in the Carrington Park on Sunday next, and a silver coin collection will be taken…

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At the Band Stand

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 6

Bandsman Stronglungs mopped his brow as the band ceased playing "Faust." He had been pressed to take up the "circular bass" in the depot band in an emergency…

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Band Performance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 4

The 3rd A. L. H. Band, under Bandmaster Cody, rendered a programme of music in the Botanic Gardens on Sunday afternoon. There was a very good attendance of the public, and the music was…

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Ball at Collector

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 4

A ball in aid of the boys' orphanage, Goulburn, will be held in Collector Assembly Hall on Easter Monday night, and a large attendance is expected. A strong…

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The Ball

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 3

The annual ball was held is the Mechanics' Institute in the evening, and was well attended. Some graceful and becoming dresses were worn by…

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