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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1914

875 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 44

Local & General News. the Red Cross League Band Performance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 2

A large gathering assembled in Gerald Park on Sunday afternoon to listen to a musical performance by the local Brass Hand in aid of the…

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Patriotic Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 5

The Royal picture Palace, kurri, was crowed last evening on the occasion of a patriotic concert held under the auspices of the Kurri Patriotic Committee…

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Maitland Band Contest. and Juvenile Competitions. Deciding Preliminaries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1914 · page 4

The grand musical carnival, the proceeds of which are to be divided between the Federal Band and Maitland Hospital, and which many people have been eagerly looking…

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The German Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

The inspector-General of Police has issued a notice to Superintendent Mitchell to prevent German bands from playing in the streets of Sydney. This is to take effect, at…

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"O, Listen to the Band." Contest Events Begun

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 5

It is a stange coincidence, but band contest at Maitland would seem to be associated with the watery element. At any rate, this has been the experience. Rain has interfered…

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Maitland Band Contest. Juvenile Competition Results. Fine Singing and Reciting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

"To me it has been a great surprise. The proficiency that has been attained shows to me that the young singers have been trained in a proper way and in good lines." Mr. J…

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Orchestral Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 9

The annual concert of the Dungog Orchestral Society was held in the Convent School Hall on Wednesday night last. The…

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Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 5

Nearly all the members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra are foreigners. Dr. Muck, the conductor of the famous Instrumental combination, and about two-thirds of…

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Pictures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

The screening of "The Silence of Dean Maitland" attracted a crowded audience to the local picture theatre on Wednesday night last, who…

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Patriotic Dance

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

Some Singleton ladies have organised a dance in aid of the funds of the Red Cross League. This will take place at the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday…

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Singleton Pictures

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

A varied programme has, been arranged for to-night's pictures at the Mechanics' Hall. It embraces the star dramas, "The Mansion of Sobs," "The…

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The Band Contest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

By the kind permission of Mr. J. C. M'-Intyre, the popular proprietor, the band content, in consequence of the continued heavy rain, will he concluded in the Garden…

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Ball and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

A ball and supper will be held in the School of Arts, Lochinvar, on Friday evening, 30th instant, in aid of the bazaar funds…

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Disturbing the Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 5

William Davidson, a dark-skinned young wharf laborer, of muscular appearance, ran amok on Wednesday, night, and as a consequeute he had to explain matters to Mr…

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Maitland Band Contest. Bandsmen's Weather. Big Contest Opens

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

"It's bundsmon's weather." An enthusiastic supporter of the Federal Baud was overheard to make this remark yesterday, not in a spirit of regret, but more of resignation, as if the…

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Concert in St. Mary's Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

A concert will be held in St. Mary's Hall on Monday evening next, when a splendid programme will be presented. Home made sweets will be on sale. The proceeds are in…

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Patriotic Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

A grand concert in aid of the patriotic funds will be given in the Town Hall on Thursday night next. The concert is being arranged by the Misses G. and E. Ferry who…

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Patriotic Tea and Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

A grand patriotic tea meeting and concert has been arranged to take place in the Public School, Oakhampton, on Saturday evening next, in aid of the Chamber of…

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Maitland Band Contest. Magnificent Performances. Success of the Ipswich Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 October 1914 · page 6

"Magnificent!" Mr. J. Devlin, adjudicator at the Maitland Band Contest, thus briefly but emphatically, expressed himself, when approached for his opinion of the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 October 1914 · page 6

The final euchre party and dance in aid of the East Maitland Band will be held in the Mechanics' Institute, on Wednesday night next. TWo silver prizes will be…

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