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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1903

425 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 22

English Concert Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 6

Encouraged by the success of the "Are You a Mason" Company here, Mr. Williamson has decided to include Newcastle in the list of towns to be visited by his…

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Merewether Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 6

The benefit concert promoted by the Glebe Miners' Lodge in aid of Mr. Henry Gregory, one of their members, who has been incapacitated from following his…

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Victoria Theatre. "The New Magdalene."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1903 · page 5

There was an excellent attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the performance of "The New Magdalene" by the Woods-Williamson Dramatic…

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District News. Stockton St. Peter's School Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1903 · page 3

A plain and fancy dress ball was held on Tuesday night in St. Peter's Roman Catholic School-room in College-street, in aid of the school funds. There was a…

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Children's Concert. Action Songs and Cantata

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1903 · page 6

A children's concert, including action songs and the cantata, "Soot and the Fairies," took place at the Christ Church Parish Hall last night, the whole…

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Winter Concerts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1903 · page 5

The second of the series of winter concerts. Initiated by Messrs. W. G. Bentley and G. Williams, will take place at the King's Hall, to-night. An excellent…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Arabian Nights."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 6

At the Victoria Theatre last night the Woods-Williamson Company produced Sydney Grundy's farcical comedy "The Arabian Nights." The plot is one in…

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Williamson's English Concert Co

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 5

There is every prospect of a crowded house at the concert to be given next Tuesday by Mr. J.C. Williamson's combination of artists, and the decision to…

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Winter Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 6

The second of the series of winter concerts organised by Messrs. W. G. Bentley, A.R.C.M., and George Williams took place at the King's Hall last evening, in the…

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Victoria Theatre. "A Woman's Sin."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 5

At the Victoria Theatre last night the Woods-Williamson Company staged "A Weman's Sin," a drama based on Hall Calne's famous work. "The Mauxman."…

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Victoria Theatre. "Hands Across the Sea."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 June 1903 · page 5

The Woods-Williamson Company revived "Hands Across the Sea "at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, being the last night but one of a successful season…

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English Concert Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 June 1903 · page 5

Mr. J. C. Williamson's English Concert Company, which made a very successful appearance at the Town Hall, Sydney, on Saturday night, will appear at the…

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English Concert Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1903 · page 5

To-night will be the only opportunity the public of Newcastle will have of hearing Mr. J. C. Williamson's English Concert Company, Mr. Peterkin, who is described…

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Waratah. Town Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 June 1903 · page 7

At the close of the last Council meeting the members and conductor of the Waratah Brass Band exhibited the now band instruments to the Aldermen. The band…

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English Concert Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 June 1903 · page 6

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when a concert was given by Mr. J. C. Williamson's English Concert Company. Lovers of…

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Orchestral Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1903 · page 5

During the past few weeks the Brown-street Congregational Church and grounds has undergone a thorough renovation. The members of the fine orchestra attached to…

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Military Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1903 · page 5

The annual ball in connection will A Company, Fourth Regiment, was held in the King's Hall last night. Among those present were Lieut.-Col. Ranclaud, V.D.,…

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English Concert Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1903 · page 6

As will be seen by an announcement in to-day's issue, Mr. J. C. Williamson's English Concert Company, which so successfully appeared in Newcastle last…

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Hamilton. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1903 · page 6

On Wednesday evening a concert will be given in Sacred Heart School-room, in aid of the widow and children of the late Mr. J. J. R. Swinhurne. An excellent…

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New Zealand Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 June 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The New Zealand Band played at a concert, held in Albert Hall in aid of the funds of the Union Jack Club, which has been…

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