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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1910

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Benefit Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 July 1910 · page 1

The 1 enefit concert in aid of Mr W Gardner eventuated last Saturday night in the School of Arts, Aberd on and was very largely patronised. The…

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Town Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 July 1910 · page 4

At a public meeting held in the Masonic Hall the residents of Greta decided to form a brass band, to be known as the Greta Collieries Band. The following officers were…

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High-priced Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 July 1910 · page 5

"Matilda Fleming," a portrait by John Hoppner, sold for 7550 guineas at Christies on Friday, and Gainsborough's portrait of "Raphael France" for 6200 guineas…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 July 1910 · page 4

The half-yearly meeting of members of the Federal Band, for the half-year ended June 30, was held in the band-room last evening. Bandsman Seward presided over a fair…

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The Recent Fight. Crusade Against Pictures

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 July 1910 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr Fisher) states that be prefers to await developments In respect to the question of permitting the cinematograph films of the…

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The Recent Fight. Exhibition of Pictures. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 July 1910 · page 1

Some newspapers state that Jeffries will probably lose the sight of one oye. The syndicate which is exploiting,the biograph pictures of the Johnson-Jeffries…

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Fight Pictures in England. No Power to Prohibit. London, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 July 1910 · page 5

In answer to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. Winston Churchill, Home secretary, stated that he had no power to prohibit the exhibition of films of the…

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Military Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1910 · page 4

The weekly meeting of the military ball committee was held at the regimental office of the 4th A.L.H. Regiment last evening. Major Nicholson presided. By special…

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The Fight Pictures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 13 July 1910 · page 3

Mr Winston Churchill states that there is no law in the Empire to prohibit the exhibition of fight pictures…

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Newcastle Cadet Band. Visit to Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 13 July 1910 · page 2

Under Lieut. Fry, and accompanied by Lieuts. Gardner and Messenger and Adjutant McDonell, 25 boys of the Newcastle Cadet Band arrived here…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1910 · page 2

In the hall of the School of Arts last evening a very successful euchre party and dance took place. There were present about 120 ladies and gentlemen, who thoroughly…

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Guild Ball and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1910 · page 2

The anniversary of the A. H. C. Guild (Central Northern District, Branch) was celebrated at the Town Hall last evening by a ball and supper, which proved to be…

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The Fight Pictures. Owners Abandon Display. New York

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 July 1910 · page 3

The agitation against the Johnson Jeffries fight pictures is still being energetically carried on. Fearing that public sentiment is…

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The Singleton Argus Thursday, July 14th. the Fight and the Pictures

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 July 1910 · page 2

Whatever the ethics of such contests as that between Jeffries and Johnson at Reno, Nevada, there has been no event like it in the lifetime of the present…

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Letter to the Editor. "Life of Christ" Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1910 · page 5

Sir,—In common, I believe, with other ministers of the town, 1 received an invitation from Messrs. Page and Pearson to attend the Electric Picture Palace last…

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Young at 107. Centenarian Who Can Sing and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1910 · page 5

Still sprightly and in perfect health, Mrs. Rebecca Clarke, who lives with her son at Wood Green, on June 9 entered upon her 107th year. She is the oldest old-age…

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Hospital Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1910 · page 4

A meeting of all interested in the annual ball in aid of the Maitland Hospital is to be held in Mrs. Winter's rooms on Tuesday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock, to make arrangements…

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Oddfellows' Ball and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1910 · page 8

The Oddfellows at Miller's Forest will celebrate their anniversary on Wednesday evening next by a ball and supper in the Oddfellows' Hall. Music will be provided…

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Letter to the Editor. "The Life of Christ" Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1910 · page 5

Sir,—It is with feelings of regret that I feel bound to ask your permission to reply to Mr. Coulter's letter on the above-named subject. I have the most profound respect for all…

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Band Dance

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 July 1910 · page 2

The fourth of the series of winter socials, in aid of the funds of the Singleton Town Band, took place at the Oddfellows'. Hall on Saturday night. The third…

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