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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1882

30 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 2

The Ring Theatre Disaster

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 January 1882 · page 8

The disaster which took place at the Ring Theatre occurred on the evening of the Fete of the Immaculate Conception. A few minutes before the performance commenced the stage of…

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"The Ball Scandal."

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 15 February 1882 · page 1

"GOOD Cheer," the Christmas number of Good Words, which consists of a series of stories, having the general title of "The Personal Recollections of Peter Stonnor…

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"The Ball Scandal."

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 February 1882 · page 1

"GOOD Cheer," the Christmas number of Good Words, which consists of a series of stories, having the general title of "The Personal Recollections of Peter Stonn[?]…

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The Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1882 · page 11

Took place in the Apollo Hall, and was patronised by about 200 persons. Dancing in comfort was out of the question, and a large fire which had been prepared by the caterer at the…

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The Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 March 1882 · page 6

The concert in the evening, at the Town-hall, was well attended, and proved highly successful. The fine bass-singing of Mr. W. Duncan-was,…

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St. Matthew’s Choir Fund Concert

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1882 · page 14

The concert in aid of the choir fund of St. Matthew’s Church took place on Friday evening last, and fully realised the rather sanguine expectations of its promoters. From a…

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The Concert

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1882 · page 9

Which was for the benefit of the band, was, considering the little concert up the street at Scott’s Hotel, very well patronised ; the only deficiency in the programme being on the part…

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Public Meeting at the Town Ball

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 April 1882 · page 3

A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday night last Mr J. Evans, mayor, in in the chair. In opening the meeting the chairman stated that he had called them together in response…

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The Beaney Ball and Pistol Balls

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 May 1882 · page 15

Another little incident, we are informed, occurred in connection with the “Beaney Ball,” which is not likely to have an amusing termination. A gentleman holding a commission…

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Panic in the Theatre Royal, Melbourne

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 May 1882 · page 15

About half-past 10 on Monday night, whilst “The Green Lanes of England” was being performed at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, a constable endeavored to eject a man who was…

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Original Correspondence. Late Rutherglen Concert. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 May 1882 · page 3

SIR, --Through the medium of your columns permit me to raise my voice against the rather unfair way in which a certain songstress was treated at the Church…

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The Blind Asylum Concert

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 June 1882 · page 14

The band and choir of the Victorian Asylum for the Blind gave a concert at the Mechanics’ Institute on Saturday evening, Dr. Andrews occupying the chair. The affair proved in…

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School Op Arts Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 July 1882 · page 2

A CONCERT-LECTURE in aid the building fund of the institute was given [?] Friday last, in the School of Arts, by [?] Mr. McBurney, Mr.McBurney…

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Mr, Glynn’s Concert

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 July 1882 · page 14

The complimentary concert tendered to Mr. M. Glynn in recognition of his many public services took place at the Mechanics’ Institute on Thursday evening, 20th inst., and passed off…

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Oddfellows' Annual Ball. Seventh Anniversary

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 August 1882 · page 2

IT has for several years past been the custom of the Loyal Border Lodge of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, to hold their annual ball during show…

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Concert at School of Arts

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 August 1882 · page 2

LAST evening the football and cricket clubs took advantage of the crowded state of Corowa to give an amateur entertainment in aid of their funds…

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Mr Stewart’s Concert

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 August 1882 · page 2

The concert at the Town Hal. on Wednesday night by Mr Stewart and his pupils was [?] attended, and the efforts of the local [?] lent their assistance were highly applauded [?]…

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Prayer and Glass Ball Shooting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 September 1882 · page 3

To a reporter who asked for the result of the glass ball shooting of the Leatherstocking Gun Club, of Oswego, a member answered: "No, sir; we are not going to tell you…

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The Pictures

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 September 1882 · page 10

There were in the building 320 pictures intended as exhibits in connection with the annual exhibition of the Art Society of New South Wales. These pictures were of a high…

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The Concert

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 September 1882 · page 9

For the benefit of the Church of England parsonage, was held on Wednesday night, in St. George’s Hall. The hall was crowded, standing room being alone obtainable. During…

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