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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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Sunday Concerts

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—In all probability a motion to rescind the decision of the city council in regard to Sunday concerts will be tabled…

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Juvenile Ball

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 6

A [?] percentage of our young folk is just at present in the throes of anticipation of pleasure, and this week a number of ladies have had intending juvenile…

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Roman Catholic Ball

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 3

The inaugural annual Roman Catholic Ball, held at the local Town Hall on Wednesday night, was very liberally patronised by local dancers,…

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Pleasant Dance

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 4

A VERY enjoyable dance was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening last, when about 20 couples were present. The function was arranged by Messrs. F Val…

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Daffodil Ball

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

This annual function promoted by the members of the Roman Catholic Church to raise funds required by the Sisters of St. Joseph was held in the…

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Hospital Ball

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 4

IF the deep interest centred in the annual Hospital Ball Carnival, to be inaugurated to-morrow evening, is a signal of success, then indeed will the fixture culminate to…

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Woyal Artillery Band

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 4

News was received In town yesterday, announcing that the famous Royal Artillery Band has definitely decided to visit Glen Innes on July…

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Juvenile Ball

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 4

As we west to press the juveniles were gathering in great force to participate in their portion of the carnival, and included in the happy…

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Hospital Ball

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 4

The scene of brilliancy beneath; the great gathering of happy men and fair women, chasing the fleeting hours to music and in dance, made…

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Dumaresq Hospital Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 4

A VERY pleasant evening was spent at the Dumaresq dance in aid of the Armidale Hospital, on Tuesday night last, when about 45 couples were present. The…

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Splendid Band of Workers

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 5

In connection with the Hospital Ball a great deal of work fell upon the shoulders of Mesdames Dodd and Alcock (the hon. secretaries), both of…

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Hospital Ball. Juveniles Make Merry

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 4

It would be hard to conceive a prettier, more inspiriting, and heart warming spectacle than that which met the eye at the Town Hall on…

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The Band

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 4

On Sunday afternoon the band will play a special programme, including the two selections for the Sydney contest in the park. The hour is…

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Proposed Band Rotunda

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 4

It is gratifying to realise there is every possibility of a Band Rotunda being erected in Central Park, and that on Tuesday evening Mayor…

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Wonderful Band May Visit Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

The most stupendous thing in touring orchestras that has ever been is th J. E. Rouch Mexican Band To being with it is a millionaire's band…

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The Royal Artillery Band. Grand Balloon Ascent

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 5

The visit to Glen Innes of the famous Newcastle-upon-Tyne Artillery Band has been awaited with eager anticipation by music lovers, and it…

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Amusements Royal Artillery Band and Grand Balloon Ascent

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1908 · page 2

The Royal Artillery Band of Newcastle on Tyne. who have created such a future throughout Australia, and who will appear at the Show…

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The Armidale Band

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 4

The Citizens Committee of the Band met at the School of Arts on Friday evening, Mr. J. S. Vance occupying the chair. Apologies for…

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Local and General. Tennis Ball

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 2

Next Wednesday night the first dance, under the auspices of the North Guyra Tennis Club will be held in the Olddfellows' Hall. Dancing…

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Hospital Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 10

A final meeting of the Indues committee in connection with the Hospital Ball was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday afternoon…

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