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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

329 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 17

Lambton. Hospital Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 7

Messrs. Hall and Simon, of Newcastle, assisted by a number of vocalists, gave a successful limelight entertainment in aid of the Wallsend and District Hospital in the Music…

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Minmi. Fire Brigade Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 August 1898 · page 3

The annual tea and ball in connection with the local fire brigade took place on Friday night in Mr. G. Wile's hall. The proceedings were…

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Waratah. Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 6

The Wesleyan Band of lope will give an entertainment to-morrow evening in the School of Arts in aid of the Sunday-school Library Fund. The…

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The Nurses' Home Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 8

A meeting of ladies interested in the plain and fancy dress dance to be held in the Town Hall in aid of the Nurses' Home, took place at the institution yesterday…

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Maitland District the Nurses' Home Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1898 · page 8

The plain and fancy dress dance in aid of the Pierce Memorial Nurses' Home, which was held in the Town Hall last evening, did not receive that measure of…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Land of the Maori."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 4

The delightful entertainment, "The Land of the Maori," which has gained the highest encomiums in both hemispheres, and has had signal successes in London, the English…

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Plattsburg. Tea and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 5

On next Thursday a tea and concert will be held in the Mechanics' Institute in aid of St. Luke's Church. The musical part of the programme promises to be of a high-class…

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District News. Plattsburg. 4Th Regiment Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 August 1898 · page 3

On Saturday evening, after the military parade in the Wallsent Park, the members of the 4th Regiment Band, under the leadership of Mr…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Land of the Maori."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 August 1898 · page 5

"The Land of the Maori" entertainment, given by Rawei and his accomplished wife (Hine Tiamoa) and sister (Hari Tiamoa) at the Victoria Theatre…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Land of the Maori."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1898 · page 5

Last night's change of programme at the Victoria Theatre was of such a nature that it added greatly to the entertainment which on Saturday was so highly appreciated. The…

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New Lambton. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1898 · page 5

A successful concert was given last night in Thomas' hall, in aid of, Mr. George Pullin, an old resident of the town, who is in, distressed circumstances. The hall was crowded,…

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"Orange Blossom" Lodge No. 305, L.O.L. Tea Meeting and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1898 · page 8

The inaugural tea meeting and concert in connection with the " Orange Blossom," Woman's Lodge, No. 305, L.O.L., was held in the Cambrian Hall last evening. This…

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The City Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 August 1898 · page 5

A meeting of those interested in the recently-formed City Band was held at the council chambers last evening, the Mayor in the chair…

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Victoria Theatre. The Maggie Moore Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 5

Miss Maggie Moore will renew her acquaintance with the Newcastle public at the Victoria Theatre this evening in the now Irish musical comedy, "Mrs. Quinn's…

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Fourth Infantry Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 5

We are reliably informed that Mr. W. G. Bentley, lately bandmaster to the West Yorkshire ("Prince of Wales Own") Regiment, has been appointed…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Prodigal Father" To-night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 4

Another good audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the most amusing comedy, "Mrs. Quinn's Twins." Mr. H. R. Roberts repeated his…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Prodigal Father."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 5

There was an excellent attendance at the Victoria Theatre last evening to witness the second and final production of "The Prodigal Father." The comedy is full of the most…

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Victoria Theatre. "Hans the Boatman."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 5

The sparkling and ever-attractive musical comedy, "Hans the Boatman," was produced at the Victoria Theatre last night for the first time under the management of Mr. H. R…

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District News. New Lambton. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 3

The benefit concert will be held this evening in Garratt's Hall in aid of Mr. David Forbes and family. The programme will consist of limelight views by Messrs. Hall…

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Victoria Theatre. "Struck Oil."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 5

The evergreen drama "Struck Oil," with which Miss Maggie Moore's name has been so intimately and happily connected, was produced at the Victoria…

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