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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Ball at Coopernook

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 5

The ball held in the Coopernook School of Arts, in aid of that institution, on Friday and Saturday evenings last, was in every way a great…

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School of Arts Ball, Coopernook

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 4

ON approaching the School of Arts hall, on Friday night, the 21st February, one almost felt as if one had been suddenly swept from the little town of Coopernook, and transplanted in the City of Sydney…

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Concert and Dramatic Entertainment

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 4

A concert and dramatic entertainment, under the auspices of the Harbour of Safety Lodge, in aid of the School of Arts, is to be held in the Good Templers' Hall to night…

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School of Arts Concert

Macleay Argus · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 8

The concert tendered by the members of the Good Templar order in Kempsey in aid of the School of Arts eventuated on Wednesday evening…

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Taree Town Band

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 4

A public meeting was held in the school of Arts' hall on Thursday night last, for the purpose of endeavouring to establish a Town Band in Taree. About twenty persons were present--the Mayor (Mr. S. T…

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Concert at Cundletown

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

The annual concert in aid of St. Brigid's Convent at Cundletown was held in the School of Arts on Monday night last-- St. Patrick's night--when- the building was crowded by a large and appreciative…

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St. Patrick's Ball

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 6

THE Kempsey St. Patrick's Ball has for so many years been the one annual dance of the season, attended with comparatively unvarying success, that each succeeding…

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Cricketers Smoke Concert

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 4

An informal meeting of cricketers, representing various clubs, was held at McQuade's Great Northern Hotel, on Saturday, 15th inst., to consider the question…

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St. Patrick's Ball

Macleay Argus · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 9

ST. Patrick's Day is the one holiday of the year which is set apart exclusively for our Irish fellow citizens and those descended from the "ould sod"--no…

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Concert at Cundletown

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 4

ON Monday last, St. Patrick's Day, the annual concert in aid of St. Brigid's Convent came off in the Cundle School of Arts, and was as usual a great success. Owing to the popular names on the…

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Taree Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 March 1902 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of this Band of Hope was held on Monday evening last in the Wesleyan School hall, Taree, when there was a large attendance. The Rev. T. Northcott occupied the chair…

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Her Majesty's Theatre Destroyed by Fire. a Young Woman Killed. Three Firemen Injured. Sydney, Sunday, 6 p.m

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 March 1902 · page 3

HER Majesty's Theatre was gutted by fire early this morning. Mr. J. C. Williamson's losses in scenery and properties amount to about £14,000--as they were…

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Kempsey Model Band

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 3

THE first annual meeting of the Kempsey Model Band was held at West Kompsey on Monday evening, March 24th, Mr. P. O'Halloran, J.P., in the chair…

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Great Conflagration in Sydney—Her Majesty's Theatre Burnt Down

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 4

The destruction of Her Maiwty's Theatre thro we 500 people out of employment. The loss is estimated at £85,000 The origin of the outbreak so far is a mystery. The…

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Smoke Concert

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 3

The visitors were entertained at a smoke concert at McQuade's hotel on Monday evening and a mort enjoyable time was spent. Mr. E. M. Hayes presided. After the toast…

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Kempsey Band

Macleay Argus · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 8

The first annual meeting of the Kempsey Model Brass Band was held at West Kempsey on Monday, March 25th, Mr. P. O'Halloran, J.P., in the…

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A Theatre Burned Down. Her Majesty's Sydney, Totally Destroyed. Sydney

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 3

In the stillness yesterday morning, and before the city had roused up, Her Majesty's Theatre—one of the most important places of amusement in Australia—was consumed…

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Smoke Concert

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 2

The visitors were entertained at a smoke concert at McQuade's hotel on Monday night, and some of the visitors played a good not out innings there. Mr. E. M. Hayes…

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Benefit Concert

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 5

ON Wednesday night last a benefit concert was given in the Temperance Hall, Tinonce, in aid of the widow and family of the late Mr. W. Spicer, and in every way it exceeded the most sanguine anticipations of the promoters. The late Mr…

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Sunday School Plonic and Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

THE picnic and concert in connection With the Gaopernook Sunday School held here last Monday week, was a great success, The day was beautifully fine,…

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