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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

232 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 12

Benefit Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

THE benefit concert given in the School of Arts on Thursday night last in aid of the widow and children of the late Henry Winsor (who was one of the…

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The Maitland Liedertafel Concert

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 10

From any point of view, the inaugural concert of the reorganised Maitland Liedertsfel in the Maitland Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday night was[?] pronounced success.' Tho audience was large and…

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Hospital Ball

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 3

We regret to state that in consequence of the illness of Mrs. Bell, Hon. Secretary of the Ladies' Committee, and of Mrs. Stuart Haydon, it has…

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Sensation in Parliament. Excitement in the House. Horrible Charge Hurled by Mr. Levien. messrs Sleath and Ferguson Impeached by Him. Alleged to be Associated with a Band of Russians. Norton Removed by the Sergeantat-Arms. A Royal Commission Appointed to make Inquiries. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 5

In the Assembly just before the breakfast hour this morning, there was great excitement in the Chamber. The debate was a very heated one, and Mr Levien, who…

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Smoke Concert

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

A very successful smoke concert was held on Saturday night by "C" Company, 4th Infantry Regiment The object of the gathering was to bring the Cavalry and…

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The Late Benefit Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

It is very gratifying to be able to state that the total sum received in connection with the benefit concert tendered to the widow and orphans of…

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Cinderalla Dance

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

The public are invited to peruse an advertisement appearing elsewherr, with reference to the Cinderella dance to take place at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday…

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Straw Ball. The Curious Origin of Two Familiar Phrases

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 3

The origin of the familiar phrases, "straw bail" and "a man of straw," is a most curious one. It dates back 2000 years, when the practice of entering…

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Cinderella Dance

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 2

The public attention is called, by way of reminder, to the Cinderella dance to be hold to-morrow evening at the Mechanics' Institute, in aid of the funds of the…

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Concert and Social at Wingen

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

THE above concert and social in aid of the Wingen Convent Fund, took place on Friday night last, and notwithstanding the inclement weather, proved…

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Ball at Braefield

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

On Monday night last, 4th instance, a Bachelor's Ball was held at the resid[?]nee of Mr. Henry Hall, Braefield, Willow Tree. There were about 40…

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Rifle Matches and Ball at Bunnan

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

RIFLEMEN and others are reminded that there will be a days shooting for prizes at Bunnan on Friday next, 16th instant. Particulars may be…

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Hospital Cinderella Dance

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

The Cinderella dance on Friday night, in aid of the funds of th local Hospital-Benevolent Asylum, was attended by about 100 persons, including a large per centage of…

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Hospital Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

WE are requested to direct the attention of our readers to the advertisement in another part of this paper convening a meeting of all persons…

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Ball at Bundella

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 5
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

On Friday night, the 8th inst., tho bachelors of Rockgidgiel, Bundella, and the surrounding district gave a grand ball and supper. The weather was all that could be desired, and about forty…

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Concert

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3

We would direct attention to an advertisement in our business columns announcing that the concert in connection with the Convert School, Haydonton, previously…

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School of Arts Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 2

Never before have the residents of Dungog had the pleasure of enjoying such a concert as was given them on Friday evening last in the Victoria…

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Hospital Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 2

A meeting, convened by Mr. F. Budden, of persons interested in the local Hospital, was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday night to take steps…

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Concert and Quadrille Party at Tambar Springs

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 5

On Friday evening, July l5th, a conceit was given in aid of the Tambar Springs School of Arts, by the Tambar Amateur Dramatic Club, to a very fair house. This is the first concert given by the…

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