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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1892

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Snakes in the Dance. A Horrible Exhibition by the Moqui Indians in Arizona

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 4 May 1892 · page 2

This annual festival of the Most Ancient Order of Snakes dates back to a period in remote antiquity. It is not a religious ceremony, but is simply a public…

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The Masonic Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 3

The ball-room at Tattersall's Hotel looked it hest last night when it was lit up for the Masonic ball. The room was artistically decorated with fairy lamps, evergreens, flags…

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Corowa Bachelors' Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 3

The graceful annual return given by the bachelors of the district for hospitalities received at the bands of their benedict friends, came off with great…

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Masonic Ball

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 2

ON Thursday evening a ball and sapper was given in Tattersall's Hotel ball room under the auspices of the Murrumbidgee Lodge of Freemasons. There were about…

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Amusements in the Metropolis. Alexandra Theatre

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 May 1892 · page 2

At the above popular place of amusement, "Wilful Murder," now in its fourth week, is being played to crowded houses. It is not…

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Ball at Berrigan

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 27 May 1892 · page 2

A hall and supper was held at the School of Ails on Queen’s Birth-night, in aid of the funds of the Brass Band. The evening was all that…

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The Concert

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 May 1892 · page 2

According to custom, a popular concert was held in the evening. The hall was crowded, both back and front, and an excellent programme was presented. A couple of well-executed…

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Concert at Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 May 1892 · page 19

On Tuesday night the holiday was continued at Wodonga after the races by a concert and ball held in aid of the Wodonga Catholic Church choir. The concert was held in the…

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Concert at Cobram

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 27 May 1892 · page 2

The concert held on Tuesday evening at the Victoria Hall, in aid of the funds of the Rowing Club, was—when everything is taken into consideration…

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The Hospital Fete Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 June 1892 · page 3

The Hospital Fete ball, which, in the ordinary course of events, would have been held on Queen's Birthday, but which was postponed in order that the attendance of His…

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Fire at the Theatre Royal. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 June 1892 · page 2

The Theatre Royal has been partially destroyed by fire. Later. At about 4.30 this morning a fire broke out…

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Bread and Butter Ball

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 22 June 1892 · page 2

ON Friday night that Mr. A. P. Stewart the president of the local Hospital Cave; a return ball to the members of the Hospital fete Committee and those who…

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Foot ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 24 June 1892 · page 2

The following team will represent Berrigan against Murray Hut, at Murray Hut on Saturday next:—A. Wright (captain), Drummond, J. Wright., D. Drummond,…

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A Philadelphia Theatre in Flames

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 June 1892 · page 11

A terrible fire broke out in the Grand Central Theatre at Philadelphia on the night of April 27, where a spectacular play was being performed involving the use…

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Fire at the Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 June 1892 · page 24

The Theatre Royal at the corner of King and Castlereagh streets was wrecked by fire on Friday. The fire was discovered between 415 a.m. and 4 20 a.m. by the watchman at the…

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Complimentary Return Ball To the President of the Hay Hospital and Mrs Stewart

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1892 · page 2

The complimentary return ball tendered to the President of the Hay Hospital and Mrs Stewart took place on Tuesday at the Alma rink, and was, in every respect, a signal…

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Complimentary Ball

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 2

THE COMPLIMENTARY return ball given to Mr and Mrs A. P. Stewart took place on Tuesday night at the Alma Rink. The committee who had the management of the…

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The 'Farish Dance.'

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 2

On Sunday night we went to the 'Farish Dance'. The elders waited aboard, but they missed a very curious sight which can only be seen in Faroe. We found our way…

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Messrs Meakes' & Wheeler's Employees' Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 2

On Tuesday night, the employees of Messrs Meakes and Wheeler, and their friends, were entertained by the principles of the firm at a ball in the Alma Rink. The whole of the…

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Athenaeum Popular Concert

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 July 1892 · page 2

The first of the series of popular concerts to be given in aid of the Athenaeum funds, took place on Tuesday evening. There was a fair attendance. The programme was a varied…

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