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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Concert and Gift Tree at Craigie

Delegate Argus and Border Post · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 5

THIS function, which came off as advertised, on Friday night last, was, like most of the entertainments held under the management of the Public Hall…

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Opening of the Nimitybelle Convent. the Celebration Ball

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1902 · page 2

For some weeks past, the committee of the Nimitybelle Convent have been very busy making preparations for the opening of the…

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Opening of the Nimitybelle Convent. the Celebration Ball

Bombala Times and Manaro and Coast Districts General Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 2

For some weeks post, the committee of the Nimitybelle Convent have been very busy making preparations for the opening of tho building at Nimitybolle, and…

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A Unique Four-in-band

Delegate Argus and Border Post · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 9

There are three girls in New Brunswick who devoted a good part of their leisure time to rearing and training turtles. They have about three dozen of them now, and…

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Ball at Story

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 12 May 1902 · page 2

A plain and laney dress ball was hold at night in Mrs. Press's hall in aid of the Cooma Convent, and was a great succeed about City couples being present. The…

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Concert

Bombala Times and Manaro and Coast Districts General Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 2

Scarcely were they off the coaches when to their surprise and disappointment, for they bad anticipated a good night's rest after their long journey, they…

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Cooma Town Band Social Evening

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 2

A very successful dance took place in the Military Hall Bombala Street Cooma, in Wednesday evening last the proceeds…

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Fall during a dance

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. Joseph Pearce fell while dancing on Saturday evening at the Balmain Temperance Hall, and received injuries to the back which ne[?] his removal to the…

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Ball at Dalgety. a Grand Financial Success

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 2

AT a meeting called by the Rev. Father Gunning, parish priest of Cooma, to be held at the R.C. church of Dalgety, some few weeks…

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Catholic Ball at Adaminary. a Great Success

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 2

As per advertisement in the "Manaro Marrury" the catholic ball at Adaminsby book place on Friday last and was a pronounced success both socially and…

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Polo Ball

Bombala Times and Manaro and Coast Districts General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 2

The Bombala District Polo Club held a very successful ball on Tuesday, 3rd inst. Owing to heavy rain having fallen on Sunday and Monday the club's…

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Tee Juvenile Dance

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 3

A juvenile dance was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday night, when about 50 young couples put in appearance. There were also about twenty adult couples…

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Cricketers' Ball

Delegate Argus and Border Post · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 5

ON almost every occasion when anything has been arranged in connection with the Cricket Club, the cricketern have been met with disappointment in come from…

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Cooma Superior Public [?] Concert and Come[?]

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1902 · page 2

The concert and [?] of the prise fund of the Cooma [?] Public School took place at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening and a [?]…

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Sudden death at a dance

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 30 June 1902 · page 2

A young man named Albert Clarke, dropped dead whilst taking part in the Newcastle West Fire Brigade's Social held last night. Deceased was 21 years…

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Craigie Rifle Match and Ball

Bombala Times and Manaro and Coast Districts General Advertiser · Friday 4 July 1902 · page 2

Last Wednesday week was a great day at Craigie for trifle shooters. A match had been promoted by Mr. J. Bruce and rifle shooters had collected from all parts…

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Mi[?] Concert at Cooma. in Aid of Mr. O. Bodlard

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 4 July 1902 · page 3

An entertainment consisting of a vocal min[?]and dramatic item, was given by Cooma [?] at the School of Arts, in aid of Mr Ow[?] Bollard, who is in a week…

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Death at a Dance

Delegate Argus and Border Post · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 3

THE conclusion of the Newcastle Volunteer Firemen's annual social at the Cambrian-hall on Friday night was marred by a very painful incident. A…

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The Freemasons' Ball

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1902 · page 2

There was a record attendance at the Freemasons' ball, which was held last night at the Sydney Town Hall. The…

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Berridale Ball

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 2

The Berridale Footballers' Ball took place in Price's ball last Friday night. Owing to heavy showers that evening, a good number of the fair sex were…

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