The Young Lady Who Would Go to a Dance
"I went to such a delightful dance last night," said a young lady, by name Mise Elsie Kelly, of 42 Palmer-street, Darling, hurst, thereby disclesing the fact that life…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897
371 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 19
Victoria Theatre. The Grattan Riggs Season
THE interesting and highly amusing play "The Irish Detective," in which Mr. Grat[?] Riggs has ample opportunity of displaying his talent as a comedian and a versatile…
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THE performance at the Victoria Theatre last-night of Dion Boucicault's well-known drama "Arrah-na-Pogue" afforded special opportunities for a display of Mr. Grettan Riggs'…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Disastrous Fire at Bourke. Destruction of a Theatre. Bourke
THE Bijou Theatre was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. The Rickards " Bunch of Keys" Comedy Company, which on Saturday opened a four nights' season, lost…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Primitive Methodist Church. Concert and Lantern Entertainment
THE Primitive Methodist Church, Brown-street, was crowded in every part last evening, when Messrs. G. H. Hall and T. Simon gave another of their popular…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland District. the Benefit Concert
THE concert organised by Captain Holden in aid of James Ryan, minor, who was hurt at East Greta, will be given this evening by the Maitland Amateur Orchestral Society,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Victoria Theatre. "Shin Fane."
THE Grattan Riggs season was continued at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the popular drama "Shin Fane" was produced before a thoroughly appreciative audience…
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The large audience which assembled in the Town Ball last evening was fortunate in assisting towards the success of one of the most deserving, and at the same time most…
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Barkell's Model Band will play a programme of selections on the Lambton Rotunda on Sunday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Victoria Theatre. To-night "The Shaughraun."
THE Grattan Riggs season was continued at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when "Shin Fane" was again produced to an appreciative audience. As on the previous…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District News. Hamilton. Classical Concert
THE Hamilton Wesleyan Church was well filled last night, when a classical concert was given, a collection being taken up, the proceeds of which were devoted to the hospital…
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There was a large attendance on the park yesterday afternoon, attracted by the excellent music discoursed by Barkell's Model Band of 20…
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The "Colleen Bawa" will be presented to-morrow night in the Victoria Theatre by Mr. Grattan Riggs and a talented company. This ever popular production should once more…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victoria Theatre. "The Shaughraun."
THERE are some plays which will remain evergreen in the memories of playgoers, leaving nothing but pleasant recollections associated with them, and of this number…
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The Mechanics' Institute was filled to overflowing on Friday night when Messrs. Kelly and Bennett's Australian Speciality Combination gave one of their poplar…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →District News. West Wallsend. Footballers' Concert and Ball
On Friday night in Sharp's Hall the West Wallsend Bluebells Football Club closed the season with a concert and ball. Mr. Denton, president of the B.A.R., northern district,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Victoria Theatre. "Shadows of a Great City."
THE Grattan Riggs season was continued at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when "The Shadows of a Great City" was played to an appreciative audience. The piece is a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tighe's Hill. Dance Club Social
On Monday evening at the Rosedale Hall the Married People's Model Assembly Dance Club held one of their popular socials. Fifty-two couples took part in the grand march, led…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Carrington. Band of Hope
The monthly meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope was held at the church last night, when the chair was occupied by Mr. George Russ, and Mrs. Wallwork presided at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The European Concert. Britain's Policy. Lord Salisbury's View
LONDON, Wednesday.—The Marquis of Salisbury, in the course of his speech at the Guild Hall banquet in London on Tuesday night, defended…
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