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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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Armidale City Band. Annual General Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 3

THE annual general meeting of subscriber to the local band was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, when there was a good…

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The Band

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 5

The train leaving at 4 o'clock this afternoon will have on board the members of the Glen Innes Brass Band, who are journeying to Sydney…

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Ladies' Theatre Hats

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 3

So far as the Paris theatres are concerned the "Merry Widow" hat of huge dimensions is doomed. It may be no longer worn in the stalls or dress…

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Tenterfield Band

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 3

THE half-yearly meeting of the Tenterfield United Brass Band was held in the bandroom on Friday evening last, when there was a good attendance, Mr. D…

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The Band in Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 7

The news of the Band's splendid snowing in the Sydney contest was received with feelings of great satisfaction in town. It was generally…

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The Sydney Band Contest. Glen Innes Second Prize

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 4

The Glen Innes Band secured second place in the B grade contest decided at Sydney on Friday and Saturday, being defeated by Helensburgh…

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West's Pictures

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 5

The programme presented by West's pictures shown bow practically inexhaustible are West's resources in this particular direction, and how…

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School Concert

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 4

The entertainment arranged by Mr. R. Millar, of the Public School, in aid of the price fund, [?]ntuated successfully on Saturday evening…

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Citizens' Band Committee. the Ballarat Contest

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee was held on Monday evening, when there were present: Dr. Harris (in the chair), Messrs. Vance, Snape, Sisson,…

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Paris Theatre Profits

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 3

According to the recently issued accountants' reports for last year (writes the "Westminster Gazette") 1907 proved a financial success for the majority of…

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Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 8

A dance in aid of St. Patrick's Church Building Fund will eventuate in the School of Arts on Friday night, Sept. 11th. and an energetic…

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West's Pictures

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 4

West's Pictures will make their first appearance in Glen Innes on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 7th and 8th. The pre eminence of West's…

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Hospital Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 5

A MEETING of the ladies' committee was held yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance, Mrs. Lawson presiding. Mrs. Gordon regretted her inability to accept the…

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Band Welcomed. Bandmaster Honored

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 5

There was a scene of revelry at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night, the occasion being a welcome home to the bandsmen, just fresh from their…

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The Millionaire's Novel Band. COSTS £200 a Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 2

It is the intention of Mr. J. E. Roach, a millionaire music-lover of America, to provide London with a new sensation in band performances…

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Late Band Contests

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 5

In commenting on the band contests lately held in Sydney the adjudicator, Herr Slapoffeki, laid stress upon the mechanical accuracy with which…

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Convent Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 5

The annual ball in aid of the Convent took place on Friday night, and all things considered, the junction was a great success, about 50 couples…

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Dance for the Children

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 5

The jev[?] dance on Saturday night was one of the most brilliant [?] of the kind over witnessed in [?] notwithstanding the fact…

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Armidale City Band

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 September 1908 · page 4

On Friday evening last a meeting of the social and continental sub committees was held, Mr. J. S. Vance (Vice-President) presiding…

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West's Pictures

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 11 September 1908 · page 7

Good houses marked the exhibitions of West's Pictures at the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights. On each occasion a first-rate…

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