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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

411 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 21

Victoria Theatre. "Monte Cristo."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1902 · page 5

In the Victoria Theatre last evening the Dampier Dramatic Company repeated "The Bush King," the place being witness by an appreciative audience. This…

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Adamstown. Public School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1902 · page 6

A meeting of residents was held in the council chambers on Monday night for the purpose of arranging details in connection with the annual concert and…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Stranglers of Paris."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1902 · page 6

The Dampier Dramatic Company continued its Newcastle season last evening, producing for the first time in Australia "The Stranglers of Paris," a new version…

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The Publican's Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 6

Sir,—In your account of a meeting held by the local branch of the Licensed Victuallers' Association of N.S.W., Mr. Hawken is reported to…

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Wickham. Federal Club's Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 5

The annual ball of the Federal Social Club was held in the Wickham School of Arts on Thursday evening, and concluded a series of successful winter reunions. The…

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Victoria Theatre. "Robbery Under Arms."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 5

The Dampier Dramatic Company repeated the melodrama "The Stranglers of Paris" in the Victoria Theatre last evening, and, as on Thursday evening,…

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Minmi. Band Entertainment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 September 1902 · page 6

On Friday night the Wallsend and Plattsburg Brass Band was tendered a benefit concert at Wile's Hall, to enable the members to clear off the balance due…

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Victoria Theatre. "Robbery Under Arms."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 September 1902 · page 5

The popular old bushranging drama, "Robbery Under Arms," was revived in the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening by the Dampier Dramatic Company, and…

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New Lambton. Fire Brigade Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 September 1902 · page 6

The Linwood Vaudeville Company gave an entertainment in Butterworth's Hall on Friday night in aid of the local fire brigade competition fund. The Mayor,…

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The City Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 3

Sir,—At a meeting of the Newcastle Licensed Victuallers' Association, held last Thursday, the proposed publicans' ball in favour of the City…

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Junction. Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 7

The committee of the Carnation. Dance Club held their final meeting on Monday night at Mr. W. Smith's Hotel, and concluded it with a smoke concert. All the…

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District News. Adamstown. Public School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 6

On Monday night the annual concert in aid of the picnic fund of the Adamstown Public School was held in the Carrington Hall, and was a great success, financially…

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West Wallsend. Mount Kembla Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 6

The benefit concert in aid of the Mount Kembla Relief' Fund was given in Wilson's Federal Hall. Mr. J. Estell, M.L.A., presided, and there was a fair attendance…

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Fourth Regiment Band. the Annual Dinner

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 September 1902 · page 5

The fourth annual dinner of the Fourth Infantry Regiment Band, of which Brigade Bandmaster Mr. W. G. Bentley. A.R.C.M., is the leader, took place at the…

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Wickham. Juvenile Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1902 · page 6

A juvenile concert was given at the residence of Alderman J. Gilbert on Friday evening, which was organised and managed by Miss Ella Gilbert and Miss Ettie…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1902 · page 5

On Saturday night Paul Cinquevalli, who is probably the greatest juggler known to fame, will make his first appearance before a Newcastle audience at…

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Adamstown. School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1902 · page 6

The public school concert and picnic committee met in the Council Chambers on Monday nights the Mayor (Alderman Gray) presided, and there was a good…

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Catherine Hill Bay Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1902 · page 6

On Saturday a concert under the auspices of the local Excelsior Lodge, No. 825, I.O.O.T., was held in Boyd's Hall, in aid of Mrs. Cleaver, who is in need of…

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Cricketers' Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1902 · page 5

The East Newcastle Cricket Club's annual smoke concert was held last night, at the Criterion Hotel, and, as usual, was well attended, enjoyable, and successful…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 5

Mr. Harry Rickards opens a brief season at the Victoria Theatre to-night with a select company of artistes, who have recently been appearing in Melbourne, and…

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