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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

134 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 7

The Show Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1899 · page 3

[?]akes place on Tuesday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, and will doubtless find many patrons. Messrs Bull and Edmondson, the joint secretaries, have made all…

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The Military Concert and Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 20

The ball committee met Wednesday night, [?] reports were handed iu showing that all arrangements are well in train to accommodate the large numbers who invariably extend their…

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The Show Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 3

THE Show Ball--or what is more generally termed the "Squatters' Ball"-- proved a must enjoyable function. About 90 persons took part in the…

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Dance on the Globe Balcony

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 3

A second dance was held on the Globe Hotel balcony on Wednesday night, when about 30 couples took part in the dancing. The music was furnished by Oswald's…

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The Only Lady Military Band Conductor in the World

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 10

There are now vary few occupation, formerly regarded as exclusively belonging to the Sterner sex, which have not been invaded by the new woman…

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M. U. I. O. O. F. Ball

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 August 1899 · page 2

The Annual Anniversary Ball, held under the auspices of the local Oddfellow's Lodge, took place last Thursday evening and, though not such a…

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Tennis Ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 2

The School of Arts hall will be the scene of festivity [?] when the Lawn Tennis Club hold a ball in connection with the tournament. The…

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Albury Rage Club's Concert. a Splendid Success

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 27

The committee and office-bearers of the Albury Race Club have every reason to congratulate themselves on the splendid success achieved by the concert given in aid of the…

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Border Brass Band

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 August 1899 · page 3

MAINLY through the exertions of a fow enthusiasts the above organisation has been kept allout during the past two years. From various causes…

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Original Correspondence. Dance Music. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 August 1899 · page 3

SIR,--Will you grant me a few lines to express an opinion corcerning the question of dance music for local affairs. I have beard that a Benalla combination…

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"Jolly" Nash on Sunday Concerts

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 August 1899 · page 2

Among the witnesses before the Select Committee of the House of Lords on Lord's Day Observance was Mr. "Jolly" Nash, who described himself as a vocall…

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The Ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 3

On Friday evening there was a very fair attendance at the School of Arts, to partake of a few hours’ enjoyment in the art of terpsichore, about 30…

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Concert and Ball at Clear Hills

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

The promoters of the concert and ball which took place at Clear Hills in aid of the School of Arts on Friday last, are to be congratulated for the…

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The Military Ball. a Brilliant Gathering

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 27

The event of the season eventuated on Friday night. This statement can safely be advanced without suggesting any invidious comparisons. There have been several distinctly…

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Tragic Event at Yarrawonga. Death in a Ball Room

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 3

ON last Wednesday evening M[?]a and Dr. Denie gave a large pasty in honour of a domestic event, and among the guests were Mr. Stevenson…

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Smock Concert and Presentation

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

On Wednesday evening a smoke concert was given at the Caledonian Hotel, the occasion being to pay a trihule to the late secretary, Mr. J. F. Evant, and also to…

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Border Brass Band

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of members and those interested in putting the above institution on a sounder footing was held at the Fire Station on Friday evening. There…

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Tennis Club Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

On Friday evening last one of the most enjoyable dances of the season was held in the School of Arts, under the auspices of the newly formed Tennis Club. At…

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District News. Clear Hills. August 28. Concert and Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 3

The committee and office-bearers of the Clear Hills School of Arts have every reason to congratulate themselves on the splendid success of their concert and ball given in aid…

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Death in a Ball-room

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 29

A painfully sudden death occurred on Wednesday night during the progress of a ball given by Dr. and Mrs. Denis in the Athenseum-hall, Yarrawonga. About 10…

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