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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1900

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Hamilton. Winter Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 7

The third winter dance, promoted by Mesdames J. G. O'Connor and O'Connor-Fitzpatrick, was held at the Sacred Heart School-room, Hamilton,…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Irishman."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 4

The second production of "The Irishman" by the Fitzgerald Dramatic Company at the Victoria Theatre last night was witnessed by a large attendance, who thoroughly enjoyed…

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Charlestown. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 7

The aim of the promoters of a successful concert held here on Saturday evening last was to render temporary pecuniary assistance to Mr. James Neal, who has been…

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Victoria Theatre. Fitzgerald's Dramatic Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 5

"The Irishman" was produced for the third time at the Victoria Theatre last evening by the Fitzgerald Dramatic Company. There was a large and appreciative…

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Islington. Indian Famine Fund Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 8

A vocal and dramatic entertainment was given in the Islington Mechanics' Institute last evening by several district amateurs in aid of the Indian Famine Fund. The hall…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 4

The Fitzgerald Dramatic Company produced "The Irishman" for the last time at the Victoria Theatre last evening. There was a very large audience, and the drama…

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Charlestown. Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 6

The first of a series of entertainments in connection with the Charlestown Band of Elope, under the supervision of the Rev. J. W. Horberry and Mrs. Horberry, was held…

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Brown-st. P. M. Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 5

A concert, arranged by Messrs. Hall and Simon, was given by the Band of Hope boys and girls of the Brown-street P.M. Church, at the church, last night, under…

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District News Carrington. Seamen's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 6

The farewell concert to the seamen leaving [?]ort this week was given in the Bethel on Monday night The Rev. R. M. Bowles, chaplain, occupied the chair, presenting a…

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Islington. Congrigational Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 6

A concert in aid to the above church was held in the Mechanics' Institute of Friday night. There was a good attendance, and an excellent programme was provided. Mrs…

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Victoria Theatre. "Vengeance Is Mine."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 August 1900 · page 5

Having had five nights' successes with "The Irishman," Mr. J. B. Fitzgerald's Royal Dramatic Company made the first change in their bill last night, when they…

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Wickham. Tea Meeting and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 August 1900 · page 6

A tea meeting and social was given in the schoolroom of St. James' Church on Wednesday, to celebrate the re-opening of the church, which has been closed for the…

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New Lambton. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 August 1900 · page 6

A concert in aid of the building fund of the local institute was held in the Centennial Hall on Wednesday night. The Mayor (Alderman George Errington) presided. The…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 4

"Vengeance is Mine," a sensational and humorous four act melodrams was repeated last, evening at the Victoria Theatre by Mr. J. B. Fitzgerald's Royal Dramatic…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 August 1900 · page 5

Arrangements have been anode by the Royal Dramatic Company to again produce the popular drama "The Irishman" at the Victoria Theatre this and to-morrow…

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Newcastle City Band. Indian Famine Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 August 1900 · page 5

In the Newcastle rotunda yesterday afternoon the Newcastle City Band gave an afternoon's performance, and gave half the proceeds towards the Indian Famine Fund, his…

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District News. Dudley. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 August 1900 · page 3

On Saturday evening residents of Dudley enjoyed a delightful concert, and by so doing assisted a family who have been in necessitous circumstances…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 5

Last evening, in the Victoria Thoatre, the Royal Dramatic Company opened a new season under new management—that of Messrs. J. W. Sweeney and S. J. Byrne…

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Carrington. Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 7

A smoke concert was held on Saturday night by the Loyal Carrington Lodge, M.U., in the lodge-room at the Carrington Club Hotel; Mr. John…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 5

The Royal Dramatic Company, under the management of Messrs. Sweeney and Byrne reproduced the four act melodrama "The Irishman" at the Victoria Theatre…

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