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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1884

237 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 12

The B[?]ue Ribbon Movement. Mrs. Browne at the Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 July 1884 · page 2

THE second meeting of the Blue Ribbon Gospel Army Mission was held in the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening. The theatre was not so crowded as on former…

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Tradesmen's Annual Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 July 1884 · page 2

THIS annual event which, has been looked forward to with pleasurable anticipation by a great many, takes place this evening, in the City Hall. The dresses to be worn,…

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The Tradesmen's Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 July 1884 · page 2

ONE very noticeable feature in connection with one of the jolliest balls that ever took place in Newcastle, was the beautiful style of dress worn. We cannot individualize…

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Wickham School of Arts' Annual Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 August 1884 · page 3

THE pleasant annual event took place at the School of Arts, Wickham, on Wednesday evening, and was a decided success. There was a goodly attendance, and it was evident the committee had worked hard…

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Concert at Lambton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 August 1884 · page 3

A concert in aid of the Morning Star Juvenile Temple was held in the Music Hall Lambton, on Tuesday night last, and was all unqualifiled success in every respect The superintendent of the temple…

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Wanted: a New Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1884 · page 8

Dancers are calling out for a new dance! People cannot be happy now without new sensations. New ideas can be dispensed with, but anything new in the way of sensation or emotion is hailed with delight…

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The Artisans' Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 August 1884 · page 3

WE are informed by Mr. Cane that the Artisans' Band of Wickham, under bandmaster Costello, will play in the grounds of the Hospital for the Insane to-morrow afternoon, and every alternate Saturday…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1884 · page 5

AT the Victoria Theatre, this evening," for one night only," will be held Broinowskey's art union and dramatic performance. Miss Elise Sidney and Miss Annie Read have been specially engaged. Everyone…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 August 1884 · page 2

THE boards of the above theatre were occupied on Saturday evening by Mr.Darcy Read, his-daughter(Miss Annie Read), and Miss Elise Sidney. There was a very fair…

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Presentation to Beach at the Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 August 1884 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Between the first second acts of "Les Cloches de Cornville," at the Theatre Royal, to-night, Beach was presented with a very handsome gold watch from the manager of that…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1884 · page 4

AFTER a dreary interval, the above theatre will reopen this evening, on which occasion some old and very popular favourites will make their re-appearance in the "Shaughraun." When we remind our…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 August 1884 · page 3

LAST Saturday evening witnessed a crowded house to welcome the return of the Marian Willis Dramatic Company, after an absence of several years. The reception of the old…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1884 · page 2

THE members of the Marian Willis' Dramatic Company made their second appearance at the above theatre last evening, to a very fair house. The well-known…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1884 · page 2

THE Albert Quadrille Assembly intend holding a plain and fancy dress ball to-morrow evening at the Central Hall, Newcomen-street, and the affair premises to be most enjoyable. Tickets for non-members can be…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1884 · page 3

A GOOD audience greeted the Marian Willis Dramatic Company at the above theatre last evening. The piece chosen was the sensational drama, "Under the Gaslight,"…

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Stockton Brass Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1884 · page 2

THE above band made their first appearance in Newcastle on Saturday afternoon last. They marched along Scott-street, up Watt, and down Hunter-street, playing…

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St. Vincent's Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—At St. Vincent's hospital ball last night, 1200 were present, including the Governor…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 5

"FORSAKEN" was repeated by the Marian Willis Dramatic Company last night at the Victoria Theatre to a very fair audience. Paul Merrit and Conquest's sensational drama, ''The Seven Sins,"…

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Maitland Rowing Club Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 5

THE annual ball in connection with the above club takes place at West Maitland on the 18th inst. It is bound to be a great success, at least, those interested are doing their best to make it so. A large number…

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Complimentary Ball at Clarence Town

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 5

ONE of the most successful and charming balls ever held in this district took place in the Clarence Town School of Arts on Thursday evening last. There were between forty and fifty couple present, and a…

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