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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1880

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Warkworth Races. Judge: Mr. C. H. Durham; Starter, Mr. H. York Stewards-Messrs. D. Power, W. Consins and J. [?] Clerk of Scales, Mr. W. Hayes Secretary, Mr. E. Ball

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1880 · page 1

These races came off on New Year's Day, in the presence of nearly two hundred persons, many of whom came from Singleton. The fields were only…

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A Far-West Dance. the Saltatory Exercises Suspended and Lights Put Out. (From the Virginia, Nev., Chronicle.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1880 · page 14

Charles Clarkson was tried yesterday afternoon for assaulting William Mitchell on Friday evening last. The parties reside in this city, but the trouble took place at a ball…

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The Urso Concerts

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 1

Camilla Urso's marvellous performances on the violin are still, the most attractive entertainments are the season. The magic this gifted lady produces on her one string…

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Singleton Brass Band. [Published at Request of Members.]

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1880 · page 2

IT is now fifteen months since this Band was established, during which time' it has been supported by members (numbering 12) and residents of the town and district and in…

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A Murder with a Billiard Ball

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 24 March 1880 · page 2

THE following account of a brutal murder is given in the Creswick Advertiser of January 30:—The town was thrown into a state of consternation on Thursday…

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Destruction of the Theatre Royal, Dublin, by Fire

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1880 · page 5

On Feb. 9 the Theatre Royal, Dublin, was totally destroyed by fire. A day performance of the pantomime was to have been given at two o'clock, and Mr. Gunn, the lessee, had…

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The Obscene Publications Preveution Act. an Act for More Effectually Preventing the Sale of Obscene Books Pictures Prints and Other Articles. [Assented to, 22nd-Apral, 1880.) Preamble

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1880 · page 6

Whereas it is expedient to give additional powers for the suppression of the trade in obscene books prints drawings and other obscene articles Be it therefore…

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Obscene Publications Preven- tion Act. An Act for more effectually preventing the sale of obscene books, pictures, prints, and other articles. [Assented to, 22nd April, 1880.] PREAMBLE

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1880 · page 1

WHEREAS as it is expedient to give additional powers for the suppression of the trade in obscene books prints drawings and other obscene articles. Be it…

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Pictures in the Fire

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 2

"SWEET Norah, come here, and look into the fire; Perhaps in its embers good luck we may see;…

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Amusing Scene in a Theatre

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1880 · page 1

A VERY unusual and rather unnatural scene occurred at the Princess Theatre, Bendigo, very recently during the performance of "The Slave's Revenge."…

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Ettiquette for Cads. the Ball-room

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1880 · page 1

GLOVES are unneccessary. Should a lady refuse, ask her what she came for, and what she means by it? Always take "top," whether it sengaged…

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The Hospital- Concert

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1880 · page 1

IT must have gladdoned the hearts of the Hospital Committeemen to behold such a crowded house at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday evening. We…

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Extraordinary Occurrence in a Theatre. (From the M[?]nchester Courier.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 July 1880 · page 5

The Queen's Theatre, Manchester, was crowded by an enthusiastic audience to witness the performance of Shakspeare's historical play of "Henry V," by Mr. George…

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Northern Agricultural Association Meeting of Ball Committee

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 July 1880 · page 2

THE sub-committee appointed to carry out all arrangement for the public ball on the 27th,instant met on Friday last…

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Meeting of Ball Committe

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 July 1880 · page 2

This sub-committee met on Wednesday night at the Royal Hotel, to make further, arrangements for the public ball, to be held in the new pavilion on the…

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Destruction of the Victoria Theatre in Sydney. [By Telegraph From Greville's Telegram Co.] Sydney, Friday morning

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1880 · page 4

The Victoria Theatre in Pitt-street was totally destroyed by fire last night. There were no lives lost. The destruction of property adjoining the buildings is very great…

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Destruction of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney, by Fire. [By "Observer."]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1880 · page 6

Betweene levenand twelve o'clock Thursday night the awful news commenced to be spread abroad in Sydney that the Victoria Theatre was being devoured by that…

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The Ball in the New Pavilion, Singleton Show Ground. [By Telegraph From Our Own Correspondent.] Si[?]gleton

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1880 · page 5

The ball held last night under the direction of the Northern Agricultural Association, to celebrate the completion of the new show pavilion, proved highly successful. The new building presented a splendid…

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The Concert in Con[?]exion with St. John's Organ

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1880 · page 6

We have already mentioned that the new organ in St. John's Cathedral, West Maitland, was played for the first time last Sunday, and that a sacred concert was given…

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Opening of the New Pavilion the Ball

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 July 1880 · page 2

THE much-talked-of and long-expected ball came off on Tuesday night, with great eclat. The stewards had been indefatigable, in .their efforts, to decorate…

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