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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1904

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Miss Christie's Farewell Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1904 · page 4

The concert, arranged by the citizens and professional musicians of Newcastle, to mark the departure of Miss Katie Christie from the city, will take place in…

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Carrington. Winter Concerts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1904 · page 6

The second winter concert, promoted bq the committee of the School of Arts took place in the hall of that institution on Monday evening, and was well…

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Lancers' Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1904 · page 6

The members of the 4th A.L.H. New South Wales Lancers, No 1 Squadron, held their fourth annual ball at the Lyceum Hall last night. There were about 50…

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Departure of Miss K. Christie. Farewell Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1904 · page 6

Last night, in the Central Hall, a farewelll concert was tendered to Miss Katie Christie, who is going to Murwiliumbah, on the Tweed River for rest and for the…

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Kindergarten Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 July 1904 · page 6

To-morrow night the second annual ball in connection with the Newcastle Kindergarten Society will be held in the King's Hall. It will be poudre and fancy dress,…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 6

This evening Mr. William Anderson will present at the Victoria Theatre, the drama, "The Greatest Scoundrel Living." The drama, it is said, is capable of sumptuous…

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A Deal in Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 7

There is an old saying to the effect that, "It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good." The Wind that blow that fine steamer the Australia on to the Corsair…

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Kindergarten Ball. a Brilliant Function

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 6

A poudre and fancy dress ball in connection with the Newcastle Kindergarten Society took plane at the King's Hail last night, and was a most successful function…

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West Wallsend. West Wallsend Bbass Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 August 1904 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of West Wallsend Brass Band was held in the band-room, Pryor's Hall, on Thursday night, there being only a poor attendance of the…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Greatest Scoundrel Living."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 August 1904 · page 6

A large and enthusiastic audience at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night greeted the first production in Australia if the new and original play "The Greatest…

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Wickham. Birthday Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1904 · page 7

On Thursday at the Wickham School of Arts a complimentary dance was tendered to Miss Eisle and Miss Jessie Hogue, in honour of their respective birthdays. The promoters were…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Face at the Window."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1904 · page 6

There was another good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the drama "The Greatest Scoundrel Living," by the Anderson Company, was produced…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Face at the Window."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 6

There was a very large attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, when Mr. W. Anderson's company produced the drama " The Face at the Window." The…

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Carrington. Seamen's Farewell Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 7

There was a crowed attendance at the farewell concert given by the Newcastle Seamen's Mission workers in the Bethel, at which the Rev. R. M. Bowles, seamen's…

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Victoria Theatre. "The 10.30 Down Express."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 6

There was a fair attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, when Mr. W. Anderson's Company again produced "The Face at the Window." As on the previous…

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Victoria Theatre. "The 10.30 Down Express."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 August 1904 · page 6

The Victoria Theatre was crowded in all parts on Saturday night, when Mr. W. Anderson's Dramatic Company produced the drama. "The 10.30 Down Express," It was…

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Lambton. Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 August 1904 · page 3

A concert promoted by Mrs. H. Kilminster in aid of the building fund of St. John's Church was held in Bell's hall on Friday night. The Rev. A. A. Ye[?]tes…

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Victoria Theatre. "When London Sleeps."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 6

There was a fairly large attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, when Mr. W. Anderson's company gave the final production of "The 10.30 Down Express."…

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Boolaroo. Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1904 · page 6

The fourth public meeting in connection with the Baptist Sunday School Band of Hope was held in the Baptist Church. Mr. J. Pickering presided, and pointed out that…

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Victoria Theatre. "When London Sleeps."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1904 · page 6

The production of the drama," When Sleeps." by the W. Anderson Company, at the Victoria Theatre, last night, proved one of the best successes…

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