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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897

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Kurrajong Heights Band of Hope

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 8

THE members of the above Society met together in the Heights Presbyterian Church on the night of the 1[?]th of May. All who were in sympathy with the Society were…

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Kurrajong Wesleyan Band of Hope

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 9

THE above Society held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, 12th inst, when the Rev W Glasson presided. There was a very large audience, the room being well-filled. After the meeting had…

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Benefit Concert at Wilberforce

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 7

ON Saturday night last a concert, promoted by the good people of Wilberforce, in aid of Mrs. W. J. Wilson and family, left in straightened circumstance in consequence…

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Social. Oddfellows' Ball at Riverstone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 7

THE band played dance tunes at the dance, And played them very well; A maiden threw a merry glance And asked: "Who is the belle?"…

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Wesleyan Band of Hope

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 7

A MEETING in connection with the Windsor Wesleyan Band of Hope, was held in the School-room, Macquarie-street, on Friday evening, 28th inst. There was a very fair…

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The Richmond Concert

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 8

MESSRS Tom McNeely and Harry Hough, the secretaries of the concert held recently in connection with St. Monica's Church, Richmond, have sent us the…

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MiSs Florence Tuckett's Concert

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 4

THE New-street School-room held a large and appreciative audience on Thursday night, when Miss Florence Tucket (assisted by her pupils, Miss Tuckett, Miss Tasker, Rev George Walters…

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Concert at Riverstone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 13

THE concert and dance in aid of Mrs. Brown, who was seriously injured at Marsden Park some time ago, took place on Saturday night. Mr. J. H. Cragg occupied the chair,…

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Miss Florence Tuckett's Concert

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 11

ALL too oft—alack-a-day! We have cursed some damsel's screeches; So we gladly tune a lay When a voice perfection reaches,…

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Smoke Concert. And Presentation to Mr. Aubery Griffith

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 6

On Thuesday night[?] 17th inst, a large and representative gathering of gentlemen occupied the Richmond School of Arts, to witness the ceremony of presenting a sulky and harness to Mr Aubery…

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Smoke Concert

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 11

ON Wednesday evening last a couple of pleasant hours were whiled away at the Military Barracks, where a smoke concert, promoted by Mr J Meyer's in connection with the Military…

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Concert at Riverstone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 11

THE concert in aid of the Riverstone L & D. Society was held in the Temperance Hall on Saturday evening last. There was a fairly good audience present, considering the state of the weather. Mr…

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Concert at Richmond

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 7

THE concert promoted to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Consecration of St. Peter's Church of England, Richmond, took place in the School of Arts on Friday…

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Windsor August Ball

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 8

The August Ball, promo[?]ed by the ladies of Windsor, which took place in the School of Arts on Friday evening last, turned out to be a big success, and was one of the most enjoyable dances…

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Social. Military Ball

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 8

THE third annual ball in connection with Windsor "A' Company's Social Club took place in the Batracks on Friday night last, and was attended by about 70 couples, including visitors from all…

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Kirkby Benefit Concert

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 12

THE concert tendered to Mr W R Kirkby, in recognition of his many services at local entertainments, &c., took place in the Church of England School room on Wednesday evening last. The…

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Concert and Dance at Riverstone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 9

A VERY successful concert and dance was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Riverstone, on Saturday night, in connection with the local branch of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows, and not…

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Kirkby Benefit Concert

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 8

THE above entertainment took place in the C. of E School-room, New-street, on Wednesday evening. 18th inst, and was the most successful concert held in Windsor for a long time. The hall was…

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Concert at Riverstone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 9

ON Saturday night last Riverstone was a little livelier than is its usual want, the cause being the second visit of the Vaudeville Combination. About a month ago this company, under the…

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Military Ball at Richmond

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 9

THE third annual social in connection with "D" (Richmond) Company was held at the School of Arts, Richmond, on Friday, 3rd inst, and was a decided success. The commodio[?]s hall was gaily…

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