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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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Ella Caspers' Concert

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

The gifted young Goulburn singer, Miss Ella Casper, had a very flattering reception at the concert given by her in the Town Hall last evening, but it is to be regretted that…

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Hila Caspers' Concert

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

To-night a musical treat will be afforded to the Singleton public, when Miss Ella Cascers, "Australia's contralto," will appear at the Mechanics'…

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The Kurri Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 4

The Kurri Kurri Brass Band will play a programme of selections at various places in High-street on Saturday next, when collections will be made in aid of the band…

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Hospital Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committees of the abovenamed ball was held at the School of Arts, on Saturday night, when there were present—Mesdames…

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District Guild Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 4

The Hunter River District Guild announce that the annual ball and supper will be held in the Town Hallon on Wednesday evening, August 12…

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Band Social

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 July 1908 · page 2

The Singleton Town Band announce the holding of a social, at the Show Ground Pavilion, nest Saturday night, to which admission is reasonable and as…

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Ball and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1908 · page 2

A grand ball and supper under the auspices of the R.C. bazaar stallholders is announced to be held in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland on Wednesday evening, 29th instant. Tenders for an…

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She Ella Caspers' Concert

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 July 1908 · page 2

On Tuesday night, Miss Ella. Caspers, and her company of vocalists and instrumentalists gave a concert in the Mechanics' Institute hall Although…

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Juvenlle Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 4

A plain and fancy dress juvenile ball arranged by Misses Naven (president) and Josie Atkinson (hon. secretary), assisted by the ladies of their stall in…

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Bachelors' Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 2

A VERY enjoyable evening was spent on the night of the 10th inst. at Main Camp Hall by our young folk, the occasion being the Rouchel Bachelors' Ball. About…

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Nurses' Home Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 4

The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Pierce Memorial Nurses' Home was held in the Town Hall last evening, and proved one of the most successful held by the committee of the Home. The…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

The Federal Band will play a programme on the Maitland Park to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, and every Sunday afternoon until further notice. A collection will be made in aid of the Band Contest…

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Ball and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

A ball and supper under the auspices of the lady stallholders of the R. C. bazaar at East Maitland, will be held in the Mechanics' Institute. On Wednesday…

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The Town Band. (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

Sir,—Permit me space to draw the people's attention to our Town Band. A troop of orderly young men, full of energy, and wholly devoted to their…

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Concert and Social

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

At St. Mary's Hall on Monday evening, 20th instant, a concert and social will take place in aid of the Ladies' Parochial Association. An attractive musical programme has been arranged, to…

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Band Social

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

On last Saturday night a social, in aid of the Singleton Band Fund, was held in the show pavilion, when there were about 130 people present, who…

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Military Ball

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

As will be noted by advertisement in this issue, a military ball, plain and fancy dress, will be held in the show pavilion on. August 5th. All endeavors…

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Loan Collection of Pictures

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

Mr F. A. Bennett, town clerk, received a telegram yesterday afternoon announcing that the loan collection of pictures from the New South Wales Art…

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Concert and Social Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

St. Mary's Hall was well filled last evening, when a concert and social evening was held in aid of the Ladies' Parochial Association. The Rev. A. Killworth apologised for the absence of Misses Weleh…

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Ball at Concord

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 6

Miss Eadith Walker's ball, given in honour of the debut of her cousin Nita, daughter of Senator J. T. and Mrs. Walker, was remarkable for its wealth of flowers, and not…

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