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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897

371 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 19

The Victoria Theatre. Production of "A Trip to Chinatown."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 5

A NUMEROUS and highly amused audience witnessed the concluding performance of "Muldoon's Picnic" by Mr. Prank Clark's All Star Comedy and Burlesque Company at…

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Victoria Theatre. "A Trip to Chinatown."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1897 · page 5

THE burlesque "A Trip to Chinatown," which was presented for the first time at the Victoria Theatre last evening by Mr. Frank M. Clark's All Star Company, was much…

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Burwood. Primitive Methodist Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 7

The concert in connection with the above church took place on Tuesday evening, and in spite of the thunderstorm which broke over the township…

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Hamilton. Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 6

On Wednesday night last the Band of Hope in connection with the Weeleyan Church was held. The meeting commenced with a hymn, after which the following…

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Wallsend. Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 6

The annual hospital ball held in the Wallsend School of Arts on Thursday evening proved a great success. The attendance exceeded the expectation of the committee, fully…

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Victoria Theatre. Last Night of Mr. Clark's Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 5

THE Frank M. Clark comedy season will be brought to a conclusion this evening at the Victoria Theatre, when a handsome Red Bird bicycle will be given away. The…

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Victoria Theatre. The Flying Jordans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 May 1897 · page 5

THE success achieved by the members of Flying Jordans' American Vaudeville Company during the past month at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, should ensure a full house at…

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Victoria Theatre. the Flying Jordans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1897 · page 5

LAST night the Flying Jordan Vaudevilles, an American company of really clever artists, made their first appearance in this city. The visit of the combination had been looked…

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The European Concert. Probability of a Rupture. Unprotected Position of Greece

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The Times to-day states that a section of the Athens newspapers consider that a rupture in the concert of the Powers is likely…

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Victoria Theatre. The "Flying Jordans."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 5

THE American Vaudeville Company drew a good house last night, when the various items in the programme of this brilliant company were each enthusiastically received by…

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Sacred Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 5

THE first of a series of winter entertainments in connection with the Laman-street Baptist Tabernacle was held in the church last evening, the proceeds of which are to be devoted…

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Victoria Theatre. The Flying Jordans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 5

THE Flying Jordans and the other clever people associated with them have completely captured the Newcastle public, the general verdict being that the entire combination is…

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Minmi. Ball and Tea

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 8

On Friday night a successful ball and tea was held in Wile's hall under the auspices of Loyal Pride of Minmi Lodge (Manchester Unity) of the I.O.O.F. The committee…

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Lambton. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 8

By advertisement in another column the public are reminded that the sacred concert to be held in connection with the Particular Baptist Church, Dixon-street, will take place…

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Stockton. Tea Meeting and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 8

A successful tea meeting and concert was held in the Seamen's Mission Hall, Stockton, last night, in aid of the funds of St. Paul's Church. The large hall was beautifully…

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Tea and Concert at Hamilton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 5

THE tea and concert held in the Mechanics' Institute last evening, in aid of the Presbyterian Church funds, was a thorough success, the hall being crowded with a larger…

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District News. Carrington. Wesleyan Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 8

The monthly, meeting of the above took place in the church last night, Mr. Oakes presiding, and Miss Beatrice Bunt acted as, organist, there being a very good attendance…

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Queen's Reign Celebrations. Meeting of the Local Committee. the Band of the 4Th Regiment to Remain in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 5

A MEETING of the committee appointed to complete all arrangements for the local celebration of the Queen's reign was held at the council chambers last evening. The Mayor…

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Dudley. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 8

An entertainment was given in Mr. Gwatkin's hall on Thursday evening, June 10th, by the Newcastle Premier Company, in aid of the building fund of the local School…

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District News. West Wallsend. Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1897 · page 7

A MOST enjoyable evening was spent under the auspices of the Band of Hope on Friday evening last in the Methodist Free Church, West Wallsend. Mr. J. Bell presided, and…

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