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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

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Concert at Christmastown

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 3

A MOST successful concert was held at the recreation Hall, Christmastown, on Tuesday evening last, when the proceeds were devoted to the Church…

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Concert at Little Billabong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 15

On Wednesday, 29th ult, a most enjoyable concert in aid of the Church of England was held at Kirby's barn, kindly lent by Messrs. M'Lanrln, of Yarra Yarra, and nicely…

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The Band Game

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1896 · page 11

We all know how difficult it is to find a new game, and one which everybody can play at the same time. Well, in Germany children have some games such as we have…

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Tocumwal Mechanics’ Institute Ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 May 1896 · page 2

A very enjoyable ball was held at Tocumwal last Friday night, in aid of the local Mechanics’ Institute, and although hastily arranged, was most successful, about 30…

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Table Decorations for a Dance Supper

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1896 · page 13

Do you want to decorate the supper table at your dance artistically? If so, here are three suggestions for the decoration of a supper table, all of which are effective without being…

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The Concert

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 27 May 1896 · page 2

The concert took place in the Academy of Music in the evening. The attendance was very large, the house being crowded. Professor Andrews had kindly undertaken…

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Hay Hospital Fete. The Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 2

The annual Friendly Societies' Fete in aid of the Hay Hospital was brought to a successful termination on Tuesday evening, when the customary plain and fancy dress…

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The Concert

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 3

A concert in connection with the above was held on Monday evening in the Public Hall, and was largely attended The programme consisted of…

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Concert at Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 15

A splendid attendance occupied the shire hall, Wodonga, on Monday evening, on the occasion of the annual concert in aid of the Wodonga Cricket Club, and the members…

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After the Ball

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 30 May 1896 · page 3

Having often heard of the great successes of hospital balls I was determined this year to pay a visit and see for myself how far the reports were true. After a…

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Vintage Home Ball at Barnawartha

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 27

The annual Vintage Home Ball under the auspices of the Barnawartha Vine and Fruit Growers' Association was celebrated on last Friday evening, and was an unprecedented…

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Cricketers' Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 3

THE ball which was held in the Town Hall in the evening was a pronounced success. The dancing hall had been decorated most elaborately and an…

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Vintage Home Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 4

THE Vintage Home Ball, under the patronage of the Barnawartha Vine and Fruit Growers' Association, took place on Friday evening last at the…

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Urana Lawn Tennis Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 15

This ball was held on Friday, 29th May. The following were some of the dresses:—Miss A. Sanger—Pink satin frock, with lace trimmings…

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Accident in a Theatre

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 30

A scramble for stats at the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney, on Saturday night when the doorawere thrown open led to a serious accident. A young fellow named Gill, in…

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The Military Concert and Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 24

All arrangements in connection with the visit of the Permanent Artillery Band to Albury on Tuesday and Wednesday next are well advanced, and the success of the…

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Original Correspondence. Rutherglen Charities' Carnival and the Border Brass Band. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 3

SIR,--Will you grant me a short space to bring under the notice of the public a matter discussed at a recent meeting of the members of the Border Brass Band…

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The Catholic Concert

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 2

The concert in aid of the Building Fund of the Catholic Church took place on Wednesday night at the Academy of Music, and passed off most successfully. There was…

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Blind Musicians' Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 6

ON Friday evening a company of blind musicians opened a two nights' season in the School of Arts, when a good and appreciative audience greeted them ; but…

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Catholic Concert

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 27 June 1896 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening a concert was given in the A[?]emy of Music in aid of the Reman Catholic Church Funds. there was a very good attendance, the front seats…

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