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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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‘Play Ball.’

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 2

‘Play ball! ’ The old cry echoes o'er the peaceful vale of Cherry creek, and from the bleachers comes a roar as rows of rooters spring a leak! The batter…

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Smoke Concert

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 28 July 1902 · page 3

From the Wagga Express we clip the following anent Mr H. Binney:—A pleasing function took place at the Freemasons' Hotel, Wagga, on…

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Band Performance

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1902 · page 2

On Sunday next the Border Brats Band will--weather of course, permitting--render a choice programme of music in the Corowa Park, commenting at 3…

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Oddfellows Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1902 · page 2

On Friday evening next the annual ball in connection with the Loyal Border Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., will take place in the oddfellows' Hall…

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Original Correspondence. the Band and the Show Engagement. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1902 · page 4

Sir,--The[?] local brass band has been informed by Mr. Archer, secretary of the Corowa P. A. and H. Society, that the price fixed for the…

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The Romance (Copyright.) Our First Century. Vi1vid & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xii

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 1

"Begorra, corporal," said a soldier, "'tis the best yez have of him, anyway. Sure, ye cracked his skull as if it wor an egg-shell." "Bad scran to the murtherin' scum!"…

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Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

The fifth reunion of the Federal Qurl[?]ille Assembly took place at the Oddfellows' Hell on Monday evening, and was as successful as its predecessors. There…

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Band Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 3

A committee meeting of the local Brass Band was held at the Australian Hotel on Friday, but from various unavailable causes there was…

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Band Music

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

The programme to be played Sunday afternoon, in the Corowa Park, by the Border Brass Band, will include the following items:--…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

A final reminder is given terpalchorean devotees that the annual ball and supper in connection with the Loyal Border Lodge, M.U.,…

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The Oddfellows' Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 2

We are informed that the above function, which took place on Friday evening last, was a most successful and enjoyable affair, a large number taking part in the…

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The Romance of Our First Century. (Copyright.) VIVID & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xiii

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 1

The coal mines, some distance from the settlement, were worked by convicts under circumstances of hardship and suffering. Galleries were driven for long distances; but…

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Dance

The Independent · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a most successful dance was held at the Convent School-room, there being between 35 and 40 couples present. Light…

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District News. Narandera. "Popular" Hospital Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 16

The third annual " popular " hospital ball took place in Johnston's Hall on Wednesday night last, and was one of the most successful functions held here during the season. Thanks…

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Presbyterian Church Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 August 1902 · page 2

Another successful social evening was spent by a fairly large number of people at the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening last. A first-class…

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The Romance of Our First Century Vivid & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xiv

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 1

One of the most notable gangs of bushrangers, in the early days of the settlement of Van Diemen's Land, was organised and led by a convict named Brady. This follow…

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The Show Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 2

This annual and pleasing function was brought to a successful issue by the joint secretaries Messrs. A. Cullen and W. L. Taylor, last Tuesday night in the…

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Temora. the Hospital Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 15

What is now the most fashionable social function of the season took place in the Empire Hall on Wednesday evening, and was a brilliant success, The attendance surpassed that…

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Hibernian Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 August 1902 · page 2

The local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society are making all arrangements for the annual ball, which is fixed for Thursday, September 19, is the…

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The Romance of Our First Century. (Copyright.) VIVID & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xv

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 1

He bent his grey bead to receive the stroke. The others glanced at each other. Them Jones, with an cath, seized a heavy hammer, swung it aloft, and dealt old Ronald's head…

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