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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1913

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The Dance

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 4

As a fitting termination to a very enjoyable day a dance was held at night in the Oddfellows' Hall, which turned out very successful. "Despite…

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Napoleon. the Theatre Francais. a Notahee Centenary

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 2

It is 100 years to-day since Napoleon. among the still smouldering ruins of Moscow, beneath which were buried so many hopes and ambitions, found time…

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Juvenile Concert

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 4

The pupils of St. Joseph's Convent School gave a concert at St. Patrick's Hall, Picton, on' Wednesday. 18th December, to a large and enthusiastic…

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Bat and Ball Race

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

At a cricket match played in a Northern village on a Saturday a gentleman wa[?] persuaded to undertake the duties of umpire who knew more about horse-racing…

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Transferring Magazine Pictures

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 3

Select pictures from newly-printed papers and magazines. Rub wax from a paraffin candle over a sheet of clean white paper, covering a space as large…

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Pictures in the Home

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 6

When we enter a home, among the first things to attract our attention are the pictures, and from them we read the taste—or lack or lack from of it—Of the lady of…

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Ball That Cost £8000

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 3

The entire premises of the now Ritz Carlton-Hotel at Philadelphia were engaged for the most expensive ball Philadelphia has ever seen. It was given…

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"Pictures us Travel." a Fine Australian Publication

Camden News · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 8

Australia is still advancing ! The latest and one of the most strinking proofs of it is the new issue of " Picturesque Travel," the handsome and useful Guide Book for tourists…

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Band Performance

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 4

The Bowral Association Brass Band treated the residents of Mittagong to some fine music on Monday night, when a delightful programme was…

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Firemen's Annual Ball

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 4

The annual bull in connection with with the Moss Vale fire brigade was held in Bennett's hall on Friday, and was a great success, The weather…

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Dance Before Royalty

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 3

According to the Princess Der Ling, author of "Two Years in the Forbid den City," the old Empress Dowager of China showed great curiosity as to…

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Moving Pictures of the Aurora Borealis

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 3

A now camera for photographing the aurora borealis has been constructed for Professor Carl Stormer, of the Christiania University. Tho apparatus will be…

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The Oaks Benefit Concert

Camden News · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 3

On New Year's Day at The Oaks Sports, little Miss Eilleen Harris had the misfortune to meet with a nasty accident, through the kick from a horse, the wound being a broken…

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"Camden's Own Pictures "

Camden News · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 6

Tuesday night last saw the Foresters Hall filled with a record attendance to see a Picture Show, Messrs. McGregor and Son having commenced to show moving pictures…

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Tennis Dance at Mittagong

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 4

Members of the Austral Lawn Tennis Club held their first dance of the season in the School of Arts hall, Mittagong, on Friday week last, and it…

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The Hospital Ball

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

On Friday evening last a public meeting was held at the Town Hall, Bowral, for the purpose of making arrangements for the annual ball in aid of the Hospital. The Mayor…

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Camden Band Concert

Camden News · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 3

On Saturday night last, the Camden Town Band saw a crowded house before them prior to rendering their first class programme. The Band played several…

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Dance at Association Hall

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 4

On Friday night last a dance was held at the Young Men's Association Hall, Bowral, about 40 couples being prosent, which represented members…

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Motion Pictures Speak As They Move

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 7

The first exhibition of motion pictures that speak as they more were recently given in the theatre of Thomas A. Edison's laboratory, at Orange. N.J.,…

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The Dance

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 4

To further celebrate the opening of the new additions, a dance was held in the School of Arts hall at night. The weather again was wet, and an attendance of about thirty-five…

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