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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

329 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 17

The Baptist Tabernacle. Concert and Lantern Views

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 4

With a view to liquidating the debt on the Baptist Tabernacle. Laman-street, it was recently decided to raise £30 to make up £90 required by the committee for the…

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Victoria Theatre. the Bain Vaudeville Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 5

At the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night there was a fair attendance (considering the large number of counter attractions) to witness the performance of Mr. J. C. Bain's…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 5

Notwithstanding the powerful counter attraction last evening, there was a very fair attendance at the Victoria Theatre, and Mr. J. C. Bain and his vandeville company again…

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The Guild Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 8

The members of St. John's branch of the A.H.C. Guild celebrated their anniversary last evening by holding a grand ball and supper in the Town…

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Minmi. Federal Dance Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 3

The first of a series of socials was held under the aupices of this club on Friday night in Mr. A. M'Intryre's hall. The proceedings were opened with the…

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Morpeth. Grand Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 8

A grand ball in aid of the building fund of the new Roman Catholic Church was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening. There were over 200 guests present, and the…

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Maitland District. the Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 8

The ladies interested in the ball to be held in aid of the hospital held a meeting at the School of Arts yesterday afternoon. Present: Mesdames W. Howell, J. Hart, C. Hart, F…

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District News. Minmi. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 6

A concert was held in Mr. G Wiles' Hall on Tuesday night for the benefit of the widow and family of the late William Allan. Mr. J. C. Cosgrove presided, and opened…

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Catherine Hill Bay. Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 8

The Free Gardners' ball was amongst the most pleasant reunions we have had on the bay. The dance was held in Mr. Boyd's hall, which was very artistically decorated;…

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Islington. Juvenile Choir Concert

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

On Wednesday evening a concert was given by the Juvenile Choir of Islington, assisted by a few of the talented young artists who have been lately coming to the…

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Stockton. the School of Arts Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 5

[?] our amusement column this morning [?] will be found a detailed advertisement [?] concert to be held in the Temperance [?] on Monday night next in aid of the…

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Wallsend. Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 7

The annual ball in aid of the funds of the local hospital took place in the Wallsend School of Arts on Friday evening, when something like 50…

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Victoria Theatre. the Dyer-melville Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5

After a successful tour around the suburbs the Dyer-Melville Dramatic Company opened at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, producing Arthur Leonard's celebrated…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 5

The Dyer-Melville Dramatic Company concluded their season at the Victoria Theatre last evening, to an appreciative audience, producing the five act drama,…

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Stockton School of Arts Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 5

A very excellent concert was given at the School of Arts, Stockton, last night. A great deal of trouble had been taken in working up the programme, a good friend of the…

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Maitland District. Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 8

The ladies and gentlemen responsible for the success of the ball held in the Town Hall last evening in aid of the Maitland Hospital should…

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Merewether. a Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 8

At the Mechanics Institute, on Thursday evening a most successful dance was held in aid of St. Augustine's building fund. Mrs. W. S. Pilfold and Mrs. Win. Gregory, sen.,…

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District News. Burwood. Temperance Society Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 5

The entertainment at the P.M. Church, given by the male members of the above society, assisted by other kind friends, was held on Thursday evening, in the presence of…

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District News. Raymond Terrace. Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 3

A hospital ball and supper is being organised in Raymond Terrace on behalf of the Newcastle Hospital, and will be held on June 29th. Dr. J. B. Meredith and Mr. A. L…

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The Liedertafel Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 8

The inaugural concert of the Maitland Liedertafel, which was held in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, on Tuesday evening, was a success from any point of view…

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