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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

134 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 7

The Dance

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 2

Immediately after the concert the hall was cleared and dancing commenced. Soon about 50 couples were indulging in the "light fantastic," and there were almost…

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The Hibernian Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 25

This annual dance was held at St. Patrick's ball on Friday night. Proceedings commenced at 9 o'clock with the Royal Irish Quadrilles There were about 50 couples present, and as…

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The Bread and Butter Hospital Dance In Mr. Maclure's New Store. A Splendid Success

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 2

The dance which took place in Mr. Henry B. Maclure's new store on Wednesday night, was a most pronounced success from every point of view, and all concerned in bringing…

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The Concert

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 2

The concert held in Hardie's Hall in the evening was as usual well patronised. The promoters left nothing undone to merit for the performance the title of a "grand…

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Hospital Ball

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 25 March 1899 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a ball was held in Mr H. B. Maclure's new store in aid of the funds of the local hospital. At a recent meeting of the committee, it was…

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How to Look Your Best at a Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 10

Every woman naturally wishes to look her best at a ball, but few make use of the legitimate means at their disposal in order to secure the coveted result. These few are usually…

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Corowa Wesleyan Church. Anniversary Tea Meeting and Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 3

Thus function held in celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the above church took place on Wednesday evening last, and was highly successful. The attack on…

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Concert at Tocumwal

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 21

The concert in aid of the funds of the Roman Catholic school recently established at Tocumwal, was given on Monday night, the 21st inst., and was a pronounced success…

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The Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 3

In the evening the great event of the year, the annual Oddfellows' Ball, was held in the School of Arts. The attendance, no doubt owing to the sloppy state of the roads…

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Urana Oddfellows' Sports and Ball. the Sports

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 3

On Easter Monday the Urana Oddfellows' annual sports were held in the show ground. Taking into consideration the heavy fall of rain on Saturday evening and Sunday…

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Farm and Garden. Administering a Ball to Horses

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 12

For the successful administration of a bolus or ball to the equine species it it necessary that the administrar should have confidence in himself—not afraid that his hand should be…

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The Brass Band

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 2

A PUBLIC meeting is called in another portion of this issue for the purpose of placing the local band upon a firm and proper footing. For the last 18…

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Balranald Brass Band

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 3

A public meeting was held at the Variety Hall on Thursday evening last for the purpose of re-organising the local band and placing the same on a…

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The Ball

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 2

Following on such a good day's sport an evening without some dissipation would have been unusually dull, hence a hall in aid of the Balranald…

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Widgiewa Cricketers' Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 3

The above team gathered all the youth and beauty of the district to trip the light fantastic on Friday last, in the spacious Goree Woolroom, kindly lent by Mr. Robertson…

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Ball at Government-house

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 29

A Sydney correspondent writes:—"The ball at Government House on 6th April eclipsed all expectations. It was a fine night, and the beautifully decorated…

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School Concert at Mundawaddera

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 April 1899 · page 37

A concert at the Edghill School, on Mundawaddera run, took place on Friday night last. The building was not only densely packed, but every window and door furnisheh…

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Balranald Brass Band

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 3 May 1899 · page 2

The first monthly committee meeting of the above band was held in the Variety Hall last Thursday. Present—Mr. R. Linton President, (in the…

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Daysdale Concert and Ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 3

A concert and ball was held at the Days dale School of Arts on Wednesday, 26th ult., in aid of the cricket and race clubs, and passed off most successfully. Several…

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The Redskins' Sun Dance

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 1

The social event of Ute society (says a Salt Lake correspondent) took place lately on the reservation at Fort Duchesne. It is known as the Sun Dance, and is undoubtedly one…

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