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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

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Cundletown WEsleyan Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 8

THIS society met on Monday night, and, as before, had a crowded attendance; so crowded, indeed, that the aide of the porch was burst out—one spectator in long boots narrowly escaping injury. This…

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Taree Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 8

THE usual monthly meeting of the above-named society was held in the Wesleyan School-ball, Taree, on Monday evening last, when that building was crowded—many having to stand. The Rev. G. C…

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Breasted a Cannon Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 7

William III. used to say that every shot has its commission, a notion also expressed in the proverb. "Every bullet ban its billet." A notable exception to these wise sayings occurred…

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Laurieton School of Arts Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 3

THE concert in aid of the newly-erected building came off last Friday evening. The building is not finished, but permission from the contractor was gladly given to use it, and…

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Hospital Ball

Macleay Argus · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 8

The balance sheet of the Hospital Ball recently held at Kempsey will be found advertised in another column. It will be seen that the affair was very…

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Tea Meeting and Concert at Sherwood

Macleay Argus · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 8

The concert and tea meeting at Sherwood, to celebrate the opening of the new church, on Thursday last was a most emphatic success. The tables…

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Local News. Juvenile Dance

Macleay Argus · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 8

The dance in aid of the School of Arts will take place in the Good Templars' Hall on Friday evening, the 30th inst. Owing to certain…

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School of Arts' Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

The long-talked of Ball in aid of the funds of the Wingham School of Arts was held in the Agricultural Hall, on Friday evening last and proved to be one of the most enjoyable…

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Instrumental Concert at Nabiac

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 8

MR. Allan McDonald and his pupils gave a musical entertainment in the School of Arts, Nabiac, on Friday last, and it was, without doubt, the best musical treat ever given in the hall. Mr. Hugh…

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Half-holiday Concert

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 10

OWING doubtless to the many postponements, the concert in aid of the funds of the Half-holiday Association, which was held on Thursday last…

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Juvenile Ball

Macleay Argus · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 9

The juvenile dance, in aid of the West Kempsey School of Arts, took place on Friday of last week in the Good Templars' Hall. About 35…

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Koppin Yarratt Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 8

THE usual monthly meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday evening, the 28th ult., when the President (Rev. G. C. Percival), presided. There was a good attendance, and a very good…

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Benefit Concert at Cundletown

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 3

THE performance of "Queen's Evidence," in the School of Arts, Cundletown, by the talented M'Gowan dramatic troupe, on Friday evening last, was tendered as a benefit for Mr. Fred, Quinlivan…

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Hospital Ball, John's River

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 6

THE annual Hospital Ball, held at the residence of Mr. Wm. little, senr., John's River, on Friday night, 7th October, came off with due eclat, and proved to be a decided success…

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Science. Living Pictures by Wire

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 3

The biograph and cinematograph and kindred electrical contrivances will soon be relegated to the theatre lumber-room if the genius of a poor Galician school teacher,…

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Benefit Concert

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 9

Our readers will remember that some weeks ago Mr. William Lancaster met with a severe accident which necessitated the amputation of…

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Cundletown Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 8

THE monthly meeting of the above society was hold in the School of Arts, Cundletown, on Monday evening last, when the hall was full. The Rev. Q. C. Percival (President), occupied the…

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T[?]noree Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 4

ROOM for Tin[?]nee, and plenty of it. For look-a-there, we had a great meeting. The Rev. W. Ta[?] occupied the chair, and wore it with credit to himself and honor to the society. After…

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Taree Wesleyan Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 8

THE monthly meeting of the above society was held is the Weeleyan School-hall, Taree, on Monday evening last, when there was as usual a crowded attendance…

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Benefit Ball at Glen Burn

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 November 1898 · page 4

A VERY successful ball was held at Mr. N. French's residence, Glen Bunn, near Krambach, on Friday, the 4th inst., in aid of Mrs. G. French, wife of the late Mr. G…

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