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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

411 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 21

Adamstown. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 7

On Monday evening Miss Manie Ward, of Charlestown, daughter of Mr. G. Ward, was tendered a benefit by her friends in the Carrington Hall. An excellent…

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Victoria Theatre. "Struck Oil."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 5

Miss Maggie Moore's dramatic and comedy company made another change in the season's programme last evening, when the live act comedy drama "The…

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District News. Waratah. Public School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 6

The pupils of the Hanbury Public School gave an excellent concert in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening, in aid of the school piano fund. During last…

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Victoria Theatre. "Struck Oil."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 4

A double bill was presented by Miss Maggie Moore's Dramatic and Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when the popular drama "Struck…

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Miss Amy Castles. Newcastle Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 5

Supported by a carefully selected company of artists, Miss Amy Castles, the celebrated Australian soprano, made her first appearance before a Newcastle…

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Victoria Theatre. Woods-williamson Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1902 · page 6

The preparations for the opening performance of this company at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night are far advanced, the scenery and effects run…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 5

The season to be inaugurated to-night by the Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company promises to be highly attractive. The organisation, which is a powerful one,…

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Plattsburg. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 5

A benefit entertainment is to be tendered by the pupils of the Plattsburg Superior Public School, to raise funds for the widows and orphans at Mount Kembla…

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Victoria Theatre. "Hands Across the Sea."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 August 1902 · page 4

On Saturday evening in the Victoria Theatre, under the direction of Miss Maud Williamson, one of Australia's leading artistes, the Woods-Williamson Dramatic…

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Minmi. Social and Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1902 · page 3

On Thursday evening the Minmi Fire Brigade held their annual social and dance in Wile's Hall, which was decorated with evergreens and flag. The proceedings were…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Gates of Bondage."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1902 · page 4

The final performance of "Hands Across the Sea" was given in the Victoria Theatre last evening by the Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company. There was…

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An Absent Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 7

Sir,—In an issue of yours last week I noticed that the Fourth Regiment Band was to take part in Saturday night's Coronation celebrations of our…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Gates of Bondage."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 6

The Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company made the first change in the season's programme in the Victoria Theatre last evening, by producing for the first time…

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Victoria Theatre. "Boy Jim."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 6

Last evening in the Victoria Theatre before an appreciative audience the Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company repeated the "Gates of Bondage." Another…

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Victoria Theatre. "Boy Jim."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 6

In the Victoria Theatre last evening the Woods-Williamson Company made another change of programme by producing for the first time in Newcastle. "Boy Jim," an…

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Cook's Hill. School Band Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 7

On Wednesday a pleasant evening was spent at Fry's Hall, when the members of the hand of the Superior Public School, Cook's Hill, were entertained at a social…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Christian."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 5

The Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company played to a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last evening when the final performance of the sporting drama,…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Christian."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 August 1902 · page 6

On Saturday evening in the Victoria Theatre the Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company successfully entered upon the second week of the season, and made…

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Victoria Theatre. "A Woman's Sin."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1902 · page 5

Now that the fine weather has set in the popularity of the Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company is abundantly manifesting itself, for the company's…

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Hamilton. Cinderella Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 6

Mesdames Burke and Moran, who are to assist Mrs. Rodgers in the management of the refreshment stall at the bazaar to be held in a few months' time in liquidation…

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