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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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A Ball and a Bombshell

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 3

July 10th is the date fixed for the ball that promises to be "the one" of the year, to be given on an elaborate scale at her private house, "Yaralla," Concord, by Miss…

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Local and General. Ball and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 4

A ball and supper, under the auspices of the bazaar stallholders at East Maitland, will be held in the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday evening, 29th instant…

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Band Labour

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 3

It is reported at Lisbon that the Government, at the request of the Portuguese planters of Mozambique, province of Portuguese, East Africa,…

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Letter to the Editor. Benevolent Race Meeting and Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of Monday last Mr. Prentice, secretary of the race club, demands that I give my name and he will reply to my letter on the above in Saturday's paper…

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Hospital Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 2

Meeting held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday afternoon, 1st July, at 3.30 p.m. Present: Mesdames McCue, Bower, Eather,…

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Letter to the Editor. Benevolent Race Meeting and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 5

Sir,—"Charity" will insist on advertising our race meeting and dance, and for doing [?]o we are indebted to him, but at the same time I am perfectly satisfied that it is not…

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Juvenile Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

A plain and fancy dress juvenile ball in aid of St. John's fair will be held in the School of Arts on Thursday evening next. Dancing for children will be from 7.30 till…

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Hibernian Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

As intimated elsewhere in this issue, the Hibernian Ball, under the auspices of St. John's branch of the society, will be held in the Town Hall, on Wednesday,…

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Theatre Sensation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 7

But the excitement of the week as admitted [?] the wonderfully fine acting of Miss Anglin. [?] The house on the first Saturday went off its [?], and kept in that condition until both…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

The Children of Mary sta[?]holders in connection with St. John's bazaar, announce that a euchre party and dance will be held in the School of Arts on Wednesday…

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A Ball and a [?]

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 7

[?] 10th is the date fixed for the ball [?] promises to be "the one" of the year [?] to be given on an elaborate scale at her private house, "Yaralla," Concord, by Miss…

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State Ball at Buckingham Palace. Before the Hall and After

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 12

Of all the splendid state functions that mark the visit of a foreign ruler to the Court of King Edward, a state ball at Buckingham Palace (says the "Daily Mail" of May 26) provides the…

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Concert and Social

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

A concert and social evening will be held in St. Mary's Hall on Monday evening, 20th instant, in aid of the Ladies' Parochial Association…

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Presbyterian Tea and Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

The all-nations tea and concert in connection with the Presbyterian Church, West Maitland, will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next. Tea will be on the…

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Ella Casper's Concert

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

A musical, vocal, and instrumental treat is promised the residents of Singleton and district next Tuesday night, when Miss Ella Caspers, a…

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State Ball at Buckingham Palace Before the Ball and After

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

Of all the splendid state functions that mark the visit of a foreign ruler to the Court of King Edward, a state ball at Buckingham Palace (says the "Daily Mail" of May 26) provides the…

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Letter to the Editor. Benevolent Race Meeting and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 5

Sir,-Has the former champion who threatened to annihilate me retired without even firing a shot? Fearing the possibility of having the big gun of the Jockey Club secretary…

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Nurses' Home Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 4

The Nurses' Homo Ball will take place in the Town Hall on Thursday evening next. Contributions for the supper are requested to be left at the hall as early as possible on…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 4

A grand euchre party and dance will be held in the School of Arts to to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. A set of silver-mounted toilet requisites and a gentleman's…

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Tea and Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 4

The All Nations tea and concert, in connection with the West Maitland Presbyterian Church, will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Tea…

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