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New England · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

173 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 9

At the Convent. Concert and Presentation

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

A splendid little entertainment in honor of the Dean's Jubilee was given in the school hall in the afternoon by the pupils of Sacred Heart Convent…

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Leo, Jan,& Mischel Chermansky's Patriotic Concert

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

It was in Brisbane that Leo, Jan, and mischel Cherniavsky gave the first concert for patriotic purposes. This was in the first week of the…

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Grand Operatic Concert. Monsieur Albert Goossens

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

Monsieur Albert Goossens, the famous baritone, had same very thrilling experiences during the retreat of the heroic Belcian army from Brussels,…

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The Pictures

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 2

America's finest character actor Wilfred Lucas is to be seen at the Pictures to-night in the Triangle Super Feature, "Acqitted," a most human…

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Ashford. Bush Nursing Sports and Ball

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 31 July 1917 · page 7

A very enjoyable sports meeting and ball were held at As[?]ford on Friday, in aid of the Bush Nursing Scheme for the district, when a very sus[?]antial…

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City Band. Committee Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 7

The committee of the Armidale City Hand met on Friday night, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. Purkiss), in the chair, Messrs. R. B…

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Returned Soldiers' Concert Company

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 4

The concert given by the above party was only moderately attended, and although an interesting programme was rendered they were much…

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Juvenile Dance

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1917 · page 2

By 7.30 on Thursday evening there was a large gathering of the rising generation anxiously awaiting the opening of the Juvenile Ball, and by…

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Sacred Concert

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

A very flin programme has been arranged for the sacred concert to be held in the Town Hall on Sunday next at 3 p.m., in aid of the Inverell…

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The Pictures

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 2

In "The Primal Lure" to be shown at the Pictures tonight, William S. Hart has dropped his minister's garb for that of the red-blooded man in this…

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Sacred Concert

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 2

A sacred concert was held in the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon last for the purpose of raisins funds for the local Hospital There was a large…

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Musical Competitions Model Band's Enterprise

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 5

A miniature Eisteddfod is to be held in the inverell Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, September 17 and 18, when br[?]s band quar[?]ettce and…

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Hospital Ball

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 2

The annual Hospital Ball took place on Wednesday night—too date in the week for your correspondent to chronicle it in his usual weekly budget…

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Some Dance!

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1917 · page 2

It was the kiddies' night, and that explained it alt. It explained the bright, sparkling little pieces of humanity that filled the available floor space…

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Arcadia Theatre. the Jron Claw

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 September 1917 · page 10

The first story in connection with the "Iron Claw" series will be shown at the Arcadia Theatre next Wednesday night, and Thursday night, and…

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[?] Ball

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1917 · page 2

For many years the adherents of the local Catholic Church have during the month of August devoted attention to the social function known…

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Koloona France's Day Ball

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1917 · page 2

"Vive la France!" The keynote which sounded throughout the State some months ago calling the people together with one accord to relieve in…

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Tingha Town Band

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 4

A plain and fancy dress ball will be held at Tingha on Wednesday night, 12th September, in aid of the funds of the local band. As everyone is…

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A "Hard Times Ball."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 3

At a "hard times" ball held at Maryborough (Victoria), under the auspices of the Women's Patriotic League, the lady who won the prize represented…

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Tingha Hospital Ball. a Brilliant Success

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 4

The annual Hospital Ball, which took place here on Wednesday night last (writes our Tingha correspondent) was the most brilliant function…

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