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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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A Grand Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 4

The friends of the Congregational Church, and all lovers of good music, are reminded of the grand concert to be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in the School of Arts Hall in aid of the Church…

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Federal Band Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 4

A line Programme is being presented is connection with the grand vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the Federal Band contest fund, to be held in the Town Hall…

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Financial Results of the Hospital Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 2

After paying all expenses the promoters of the late hospital ball were able to hand to the treasurer the sum of £62 10s, a very handsome return from a pleasure-giving undertaking. The hospital…

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The Guild Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 2

The annual ball and supper, under the auspices of the Hunter River District Guild, was held in the Town Hall last evening. There was an attendance of upward of 200, including a number…

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Congregational Church Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 2

The concert at the School of Arts last night in aid of the organ fund of the Congregational Church was favoured with a good attendance and an excellent programme…

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The Late Hospital Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

THE final meeting of the committee in connection with the late Hospital ball was held on Wednesday afternoon, 5th inst., when there were…

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Federal Band Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 4

A fine programme has been arranged for the grand vocal and instrumental concert to be held in the Town Hall, Maitland, on Wednesday evening next. Special artists…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 4

The Federal Band will play a special programme in the rotunda on the Park, to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, when a collection will be made in aid of the band contest fund…

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Juvenile Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 4

A juvenile ball in aid of St. John's Fair will be held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening next. Dancing for children will commence at 7.30, and be continued until 10…

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Band Social and Supper

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 4

A band social and supper will take place to-night in the showground pavilion. The proceeds will be devoted to the band instrument fund. Music will…

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Benevolent Home Races and Dance Magnificent Result

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 11

On Monday afternoon at the Town Hall a final meeting was held of the ladies' committee which had so successfully conducted the recent race meeting and dance in aid of the funds of…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 2

The Federal Band rendered their final programme on the Maitland Park yesterday afternoon, prior to their departure to take part in the first-class band competition in…

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Federal Band Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 4

We need scarcely remind our readers that the grand vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the Federal Band Contest Fund will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Special…

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Juvenile Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 August 1908 · page 4

In the School of Arts last evening, an enjoyable juvenile ball, promoted in aid of the Refreshment Stall in connection with St. John's forthcoming fair, Mrs. R. Truman being president, and Mrs. F…

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Federal Band Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1908 · page 2

A vocal and instrumental concert, in aid of the Federal Band contest fund, was given last night in the Town Hall to a small but thoroughly appreciative audience. The programme opened…

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American Fleet Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 4

It is announced that Verto's Biotint Company will present the American Fleet pictures at the Town Hall on Monday evening next. The pictures were taken by their own operator on the…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 4

Members of the Maitland Federal Band, numbering 33 altogether, who have been practising assiduously for some time past, took their departure this afternoon for the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 4

A euchre party and dance has been arranged to take place in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, on Wednesday evening, September 9, in aid of the bazaar funds…

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A Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 4

A dance in aid of St. John's fair is announced to be held in the School of Arts to-morrow (Wednesday) evening Buman's orchestra will supply the music, and refreshments will be provided…

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Band Contests in Sydney. B Section Won by Helensburgh

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 5

The competition in the B section of the band contests, now running at the Sydney Sports Ground, were concluded last night. The selections played were as follow :—Kurri Kurri Band,…

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