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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1903

425 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 22

Cricketers' Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1903 · page 6

After defeating a visiting team of Sydney Half-holiday cricketers during the day, the Newcastle Half-holiday "wielders of the willow" took their vanquished…

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Victoria Theatre. "Because I Love You."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 5

At the Victoria Theatre last evening the final performance of "The Shadows of a Great City" was given by the Holloway Dramatic Company, and witnessed by a…

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Victoria Theatre. "Because I Love You."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 5

Mr. Charles Holloway's Dramatic Company made another change in the season's programme last evening by producing for the first time in Australasia. Mr. F. A…

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The City Band. Hearty Welcome Home

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 April 1903 · page 5

The members of the City Band, after winning the championship contest at the Druids' Gala in Melbourne on Tuesday, returned to Newcastle by the 8.25 train…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 5

The third night's performance of the drama "Because I Love You" was given at the Victoria Theatre last evening by the Holloway Dramatic Company. A large…

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Catherine Hill Bay Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 6

At the last meeting of the local Band of Hope in the Mine Church, the building, was packed, many having to content themselves, with a position…

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Victoria Theatre Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 6

The 32nd half-yearly meeting of the Victoria Theatre Company was held yesterday at Lochhead's Chambers, Bolton-street. Mr. Joseph Wood presided, and…

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Tighe's Hill. Swimming Club Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 6

An entertainment was given in the Rosedale Hall on Monday night by the members of the Harbours and Rivers Dramatic Company in and…

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Fullerton Cove. Charity Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 6

The Fullerton Cove Musical Society is in active rehearsal for an entertainment to be held at Williamtown on the 13th May in aid of Mr. Ernest Cox, of Salt Ash, who…

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Kurri. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 6

A concert was held at Lewis' Hall at Kurri Kurri on Monday evening, in aid of Walter Waller, late of Stanford-Merthyr, whose health has failed him, and was a…

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Sydney Police Band. Coming to Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 5

A telegram was received yesterday to the effect that the Sydney Police Band would visit Newcastle to-morrow (Wednesday) night for the purpose of giving…

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The Police Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 5

The committee appointed to carry out the arrangements in connection with the visit of the Sydney Police Band held another meeting last evening, Sub-inspector…

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Scottish Rifles' Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 5

The annual ball of the local company of the Scottish Rifles was held in the King's Hall last evening, and proved a thoroughly enjoyable function. Dancing was…

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Sydney Police Band. a Successful Performance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 5

The members of the Sydney Police Band visited Newcastle yesterday, and gave a most enjoyable performance on the Upper Reserve last evening. Upon arrival, the…

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Concert on Shipboard

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 5

A concert arranged by the Maitland-road Methodist Church in aid of the church funds was given last evening on board the ship Grace Harwar, which was…

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Carrington. Seamen's Farewell Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 6

The workers in connection with the Bethel Mission to Scamen gave an entertainment entertainment in the institute on Tuesday night. The Rev. R. M. Bowles,…

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The Police Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 6

The committee appointed to carry out the continental in connection with the visit of the Sydney Police Band met last evening at the police station,…

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Dance Into Titles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 12

The number of variety dancers and singers in Germany who got notable husbands—as regards titles and riches—is rapidly increasing. An inquiring…

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Hamilton. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 6

In the presence of a large attendance of parents and friends, the children attending the Sacred Heart School gave a concert at this school…

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Kurri. Free Gardeners' Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1903 · page 6

A ball wag held by the Grand United Order of Free Gardeners of Pelaw-Main at Lewis' Hall, Kurri Kurri, on Friday night, and was a great success, Dancing…

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