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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

329 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 17

Hexham Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 November 1898 · page 3

A successful concert was given here recently in the Primitive Methodist Church by the young people of the district. Mr. T. Green, the school superintendent, occupied…

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New Lambton. Public School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 November 1898 · page 3

As previously announced a grand concert is to be given next Friday evening in Garratt's Hall by the pupils and teachers of this school, the proceeds of which are for giving…

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Sunday Concerts. Stopped in London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 November 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The London County Council refused to permit Sunday concerts in music or other halls for private gain, drawing a distinction…

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Islington. St. Mark's Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1898 · page 5

An exceptionally good programme was presented in the Mechanics' Institute last evening, the occasion being a concert in aid of St. Mark's Church of England. The…

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Victoria Theatre. Miss Pattie Browne's Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1898 · page 5

Mr. Rickards' specially-selected comedy company, of which Miss Pattie Browne, the clever and versatile Australian actress, is the star member, open a brief season at the…

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Wallsend. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1898 · page 5

The promoters of the orchestral concert, announced to take place on December 8th, in aid of the musical requirements of the School of Arts, have…

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Victoria Theatre. Miss Pattie Browne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 December 1898 · page 4

Last evening, at the Victoria Theatre, was produced for the first time in Newcastle H. Brookfield's adaptation from the French, entitled "The…

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New Lambton. Public School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 December 1898 · page 5

The concert to be given this evening by the teachers and pupils of the New Lambton Public School promises to be a success. The stage accommodation has been enlarged about…

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New Lambton. School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1898 · page 5

A very successful concert was given by the pupils of the local Public School, under the direction of Mr. Ryan, head master, and Mr. J. Loyden,…

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Waratah 4Th Regiment Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 December 1898 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon the residents of Waratah were treated to a visit by the 4th Regiment Band, under Bandmaster Bentley. The weather being fine a large number of…

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District News. Lambton. City Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 December 1898 · page 3

The cool and pleasant weather prevailing yesterday, and the sweet music discoursed by the members of the City Band, under their conductor, Mr. W. Barkel, attracted…

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Newcastle Theatre Audiences. Miss Pattie Browne "Insulted."

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

In the theatrical world Newcastle is not regarded as a good "show" town; but the extraordinary business done by "The Firm" in a three days'…

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District News. Carrington. a Successful Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 December 1898 · page 6

A concert and tableaux vivants were given in the Seamen's Institute on Monday evening in aid of the family of the late Mr. John T. Meek. Miss…

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The People's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1898 · page 4

The Masonic Hall was crowded to excess last night, the occasion being Messrs. Hall and Simon's monthly concert for the people. Prior to the commencement the City Band…

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Hamilton. Christmas Cheer Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1898 · page 6

It is hoped that the efforts put forth by the committee of ladies in raising the means of providing a Christmas dinner for all in the community not in a position to provide one…

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District News. Stockton. the Seamen's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1898 · page 6

Mr. E. Lewis Scott visited Stockton on Tuesday night, and gave four recitations, as part of the Rev. W. F. James' weekly concert for seamen. It would be well if…

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Charlestown. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1898 · page 6

A concert was given in the Charlestown Literary Institute on Monday night last in aid of the funds of the institute, under the leadership of Mr. Holt, of Newcastle, who…

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Victoria Theatre. Newbury-Spada Co

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1898 · page 4

The Victoria Theatre was again well filled last evening, when the Newbury-Spada Company gave another of their really excellent performances. Mr. Arthur…

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Victoria Theatre. Benefit to Mr. Len Williams

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1898 · page 5

An excellent programme has been prepared for the concert to be given in the Victoria Theatre this evening in aid of Mr. Len L. Williams, who has…

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Hamilton. Concert and Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1898 · page 5

The committee of ladies, with their energetic secretary. Alderman Alexander, are to be congratulated upon the result of their efforts in providing Christmas cheer for…

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