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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Ball at Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 3

THE dance arranged by residents of Wingham in aid of the funds of the Roman Catholic Church, came off on Friday night last in the Federal Hall…

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Crokl Brass Band. a Successful Movement

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 2

AN enthusiastic meeting was held at Croki on the 24 th June, for the purpose or forming a Brass Band at Croki. Mr. H. W. Booth was voted to the chair…

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Kundibakh Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 5

THE usual monthly meeting of the Kundibakh Band of Hope was held on Saturday evening, the 19th July, and was fairly well attended--Mr. C. Hall presiding. The following programme wasrendered:…

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Taree Band of Hope

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

The annual meeting of this society was held in the Wesleyan School-hall, Taree, on Monday evening last--the Rev. T. Northcott (President) in the chair…

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School of Arts Concert. a Big Success

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 2

A FINE, clear moonlight night on the 16th instant induced a large attendance at the concert held at Rawdon Island, in aid of the local School of Arts. The audience was…

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Hospital Concert. Splendid Financial Success in Aid of a Popular Institution

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 2

The most successful concert, from a financial point of view, of the history of Taree, and also of the Manning, took place in the Belmore Hall on Friday night last--the proceeds being in aid of installing…

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Hospital Ball

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 4

The ladies comprising the committee who have undertaken the arrangements for the forthcoming annual Hospital Ball hold a meeting on Tuesday last, when a number of…

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'Play Ball'

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 6

Play ball!' The old cry echoes o'er the peaceful vale of Cherry creek, and from the bleachers comes a roar as rows of rooters spring a leak! The batter…

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Bacholers Ball

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 8

The Smithtown bachelors gave a most successful dance at the local School of Arts on Wednesday week. The arrangements were in the hands of…

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Coronation Ball at Redbank

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 4

NINETY ladies and gentlemen assembled on Friday right last, at the invitation of the Benedicts, to show their patriotism and loyalty to the King; also to give expression to their thankfulness for his recovery…

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Hospital Ball

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 4

A meeting of the ladies committee in connection with the forthcoming annual hospital ball wag held on Tuesday last. There were present Mesdames Neil, Lane, Kemp,…

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Hospital Ball

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 8

The annual ball in aid of the Macleay District Hospital will be held at the Theatre Royal, Kempsey, on Thursday evening next and the…

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School of Arts Ball at Coopernook. Aug. 18

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 2

THE above ball, which took place in the Lecture Hall on Friday, evening last, was a success both socially and financially--not withstanding that inclemency of the…

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Hospital Ball

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 21 August 1902 · page 4

The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Macleay District Hospital will eventuate at the Theatre Royal on Thursday night. Every preparation is being made by the ladies…

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At the Theatre Royal

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 21 August 1902 · page 6

The gathering at the Theatre Royal, on Saturday night, numbered fully 300 persons, composed very largely of those interested in the timber industry. The Mayor, Ald. S. L…

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Hospital Ball

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 12

THE annual ball in aid of the Macleay District Hospital was held at the Theatre Royal on Thursday night. Despite the unfavorable weather, the…

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Tares Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 3

The monthly meeting of this society was held in the Wesleyan School-hall on Monday night last -- the Rev. T. Northcott (President) occupying the chair. Mr. P. H…

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Kundibakh Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the kundibakh Band of Hope was held on Saturday evening, August 16th--Mr. C. Hall presiding…

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Tinonee Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above society was held in the Temperance Hall on Tuesday, evening, last week, The attendance was good, and the programme both interesting and lengthy. The President (Mr…

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Ball at Krambach

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 2

IN Gallagher's Hall, Krambach, on August 22nd, one of those social events which are so characteristic of friendship and good fellowship took…

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