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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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(Copyright.) the Romance Our First Century. Vivid & Realistic Pictures of the Past. By Major Grosvenor Part X

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 1

Serting, a good example, the judge soon made a hearty meal. Mr. Snaggs followed with lees alacrity. Truth was, he sat ill at ease, on the hard stool furnished, him. His…

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Local News. Band Performance

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 July 1902 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon the Singleton Town Band gave some pleasing selections of music in Howe Park, a very nice programme being arranged for the occasion…

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Deaf and Dumb Institution Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 July 1902 · page 4

Notwithstanding two smack showers of rain last evening, there was a considerable gathering in the Town Hall at 8.30 p.m., when a commencement was made with the ball in aid of the Deaf and Dumb…

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The Demon of Drought. Terrible State of the Country. Saddest of Sad Pictures

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 July 1902 · page 3

The weekly return furnished from the Department of Publie Works, Public Watering Places, for the week ending Juno 30th last, discloses a…

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Deaf and Dumb Institution Ball

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 11

There was a considerable gathering in the Town Hall on Monday evening, when a commencement was made with the hall in aid of the Deaf and Dumb Institution at Waratah. The hall had been arranged…

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(Copyright.) the Romance of Odr First Century. Vivid.& Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xi

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 1

On tho 28th December, 1809, Macquarie arrived, and Bligh sailed into tho harbor. A proclamation was instantly published, re-appointing Bligh to his post; followed by…

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The Romance of Our First Century. Vivid & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xi. (Copyright)

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 1

On the 28th December, 1809, Macquarie arrived, and Bligh sailed into the harbor. A proclamation was instantly published, re-appointing Bligh to his post; followed by…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 July 1902 · page 2

For some years, the members of the Loyal Good Design Lodge, No. 10, Manchester Unity Oddfellows, have celebrated the anniversary of the founding of their Lodge in Maitland, by a grand ball in the…

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Hospital Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 2

A MEETING of ladies was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday afternoon last, to wind up matters in connection with the late Hospital Ball…

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Theatre Royal

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 6

The popularity of Mr. Percy St. Johan's new combination is being amply demonstrated by the capital attendances at this place of amusement. Professor Godfrey's…

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Ladies' Column Original London Letter. a Lovely Theatre Mantle. (All Rights Reserved.)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 6

WHICH is equally suited to wear as a 'sortie de bal.' or for a summer carriage wrap, is a thoroughly useful garment…

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Local and General News. Town Band

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Town Band, to consider the question of purchasing or exchanging two instruments in connection with the band was held in the Council…

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(Copyright.) the Romance of Our First Century. Vivid & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xii

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 4

"Begorra, corporal," said a soldier, "'tis the best yez have of him, anyway. Sure, ye cracked his skull as if it wor an egg-shell." "Bad scran to the murtherin' scum!"…

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The Romance of Our First Century. (Copyright.) VIVID & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xii

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 1

"Begorra, corporal," said a soldier," 'tis the best yez have of him, anyway. Sure ye cracked his skull as if it wor an egg-sheel." "Bad scran to the murtherin' scum!"…

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The Maitland Male Voice Society. Seventh Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1902 · page 2

The members and conductor of the Maitland Male Voice Society are to be congratulated upon the signal and unprecedented success of the seventh concert given last night in the West…

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Gymnasium Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

On Wednesday night last, the devotees of dancing gathered together in the Victoria Hall, Dungog, to participate in, and bring to a successful issue,…

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Monte Carlo Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 4

Further interesting sketches by " Die Bohemia" of the players at the recent tourney are as follows (from the Australasian) :- To-day, says " Die Bohemia," Mieses is meeting…

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Town Band

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Town Band was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, Mr. A. Barby being in the chair. A letter was received…

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Monte Carlo Pictures

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 6

Further interesting sketches by "Die Bohemia" of the players at the recent tourney are as follows (from the Australasian) :— To-day, says "Die Bohemia," Mieses is meeting…

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The Romance of Our First Century. (Copyright.) VIVID & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xiii

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 1

The coal mines, some distance from the settlement, were worked by convicts under circumstances of hardship and suffering. Galleries were driven for long distances; but…

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