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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1903

425 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 22

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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Adamstown. Benefit Concert

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

On Friday night he Harbours and Rivers Variety Company gave an entertainment in the Carrington Hall in aid of Mr. Jeremiah Jennings, who injured his…

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Toronto. the Local Band

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

A successful social was hold in the Toronto pavilion on Saturday in aid of the Toronto Brass land. Dancing was commenced at 3 p.m, to the music of the…

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Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1903 · page 6

Last evening, at the Laman-street Methodist Church, the Rev. Mr. Bavin addressed a meeting of the members of the Band of Hope. There was a fair…

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Hamilton. Charity Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1903 · page 5

In aid of the All Nations' stall, of a bazaar to be opened in connection with the R.C. Church next week, a dance, promoted by Mesdames Gullfoyle and Noyes,…

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Islington Successful Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

At the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday evening a successful entertainment was given by Miss Nelly Boddy s pupils and friends, in aid of the Islington…

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Carrington. Seamens' Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 6

On Wednesday night the Bethel was well filled with officers, apprentices, and seamen from the large fleet of ships in port. The Rov, R. M. Bowles, chaplain,…

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District News. Williamstown. Charity Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 6

All entertainment in aid of Mr. Ernest Cox by the Fullerton Cove Musical Society will be held on Wednesday night. A good programme has been prepared, consisting…

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Carrington. Seamen's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 6

The farewell entertainment given to the seaman in port this week by workers in connection with the Newcastle Seamens' Mission took place on Tuesday…

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Adamstown. Fancy Dress Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1903 · page 6

On Friday night a plain and fancy dress ball was held in the Carrington Hall, in aid of the Roman Catholic Church. The building was prettily decorated with…

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Minmi. Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1903 · page 3

A smoke concert was tendered to Mr. William Morgan on Friday night in Wile's hall on the eve of his departure to Pelaw Main, over which Mr. G. Durio presided…

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New Zealand Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The New Zealand Band gave its opening performance at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, yesterday, and met with great success…

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Band Championships. Understanding Arrived At

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1903 · page 6

For many years past efforts have been made to bring about a definite understanding with regard to the band championship of Australia, and bandsmen generally will…

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Winter Concerts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1903 · page 5

This evening a series of winter concerts will be commenced in the King's Hall, when a programme of classical music will be rendered. The soloists include Miss…

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Winter Concerts. First of the Series

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 5

The first of a series of winter concerts was given last evening in the King's Hall, with such a large measure of success as to justify the promoters, Messrs. Bentley hand…

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Islington Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1903 · page 6

A concert in old or the widow and family of the late Mr. Simon Tucker, a railway employee, was siren by a number of ladies and gentlemen in the Mechanics' Institute…

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City Hall, Newcastle. Farewell Concert. Million Prices. Madame Anna Bishop, assiste by MR. C. LASCELLES, will give a Farewell Concert On Saturday Evening, Nov 14, 1868

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1903 · page 3

On this occasion Madame Bishop will sing the latest London specialty, the popular ballad, Little Mary's Song, "Come Home, Father,"…

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"Dance of the Veil."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 May 1903 · page 2

The fickle Parisians have tired already of the cake-walk, and, in their revolt against what they now denounce as "American choreography and the…

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City Band. Annual Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1903 · page 5

The annual meeting of the citizens committee, and the members of the Newcastle City Band was held at the Council Chambers last night. Alderman W. Cann, Mayor…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Widow From Japan."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1903 · page 5

Miss Maggie Moor's Dramatic and Comedy Company's season was continued in the Victoria Theatre last evening, when the final performance of the drama…

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