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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

411 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 21

Melba's Third Concert. Sydney, Monday Night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 5

Madame Melba's third concert was oven more successful than the others. The Town Hall was densely packed, many persons only finding standing room. The diva was…

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City Band Continental

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1902 · page 6

The continental in aid of the City Band Contest Fund on the Upper Reserve last evening attracted a very large attendance. The weather was delightfully line,…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1902 · page 5

The Leigh-Douglas Dramatic and Comedy Company drew an appreciative audience to the Victoria Theatre last evening, when an attractive double bill…

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Toronto. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1902 · page 7

A few months ago Mr. Edward Campbell, a resident of the district for over 30 years, was afflicted with paralysis. He has now partially recovered, but has lost…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1902 · page 5

A large holiday audience at the Victoria Theatre last evening witnessed the Leigh-Douglas Company's second performance of the one-act drama. "The…

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Eight-hour Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1902 · page 6

Under the auspices of the Eight Hour Committee, a concert, managed for the committee by Mr. T. H. Hibbert, was given at the King's Hall last night. The…

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Harbour Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1902 · page 5

The harbour concert, promoted by the ladies of St. Mary's Altar Society, was held last evening on board the fine British ship Sutlej. There was a large…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Black Flag."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 5

[?] Leigh-Douglas Dramatic and Comedy Company made another change in the season's programme last evening, when Henry Petitt's four-act drama, a…

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Maitland District Male Voice Society's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 6

The eighth concert of the Maitland Male Voice Society was held in the Town Hall last evening, when there was a large attendance. The members were assisted by…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 5

The Leigh-Douglas Dramatic and Comedy Company repeated the drama "The Black Flag" in the Victoria Theatre last evening. An appreciative…

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City Band. Departure for Ballarat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 4

The members of the City Band, who are proceeding to Ballarat for the purpose of taking part in the championship contest, left by the afternoon train yesterday, and…

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Ball-bearings for Trains

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 October 1902 · page 2

The last Canadian mail brings news of a very interesting experiment arranged to be made on the intercolonial railway at Monckton, New Brunswick. If successful…

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Islington. Juvenile Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 October 1902 · page 6

The juvenile members of the Islngton Congregational Church held a concert in the islington Machanics' Institure on Monday evening in aid of the juvenile stall…

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Hunter Union Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 October 1902 · page 6

The annual smoke concert of the Hunter District Rugby Union was held in the School of Arts last evening, and, despite the unfavourable weather conditions,…

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Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, October 28. the Mayoral Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1902 · page 3

The Mayoral ball, to be held on the 80th instant in the Town Hall is to be a more than usually "swagger" affair. It will of course, be the first big civic…

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Band Contests. Ballarat Musical Festival. Ballarat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 October 1902 · page 5

Upon their arrival at the Western station the members of the Newcastle City Band met with a hearty welcome. There was a large crowd on the platform,…

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New Lambton. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 October 1902 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the LongWorth benefit committee was held on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Alder- man a Bradley) presiding. Reports…

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Push Ball—the New Game

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 5

Push-ball is the latest from of athicties. A push-ball is an inflated sphere eighteen feet in circumference, and weighing one and a half hundredweight…

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The City Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 November 1902 · page 6

Sir,—Now that the Newcastle Citizens Band has been again victorious at[?],and as it is more than likely that a public welcome will be…

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The Band at Geelong. Geelong

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 5

The Newcastle Band left for geelong early this morning, and upon arrival were the guests of the Geelong Band from whom they received a cordial…

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