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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

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Governor's Ball

The Moree News · Tuesday 11 July 1899 · page 2

During the Governor's visit to Moree everything that could be done for His Excellency's entertainment was done with a right good grace on the part of the…

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Mddle Celinski's Concert

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1899 · page 2

It was unfortunate that through various causes the attendance at Mdlle Celinski's concert on Saturday evening was not as satisfactory as it might have been…

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Band of Hope Concert

Manilla Express · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

POSTPONEMENT is generally looked upon to forebode an unsuccessful realisation but the very antithesis to this by no means accurate…

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Moree Ladies' Renevolent Society Ball

The Moree News · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 2

The shows function for the purpose of sagurenting the funds of the institution, took place in the School of Arta on Thurs- day evening, when we regret to have to say…

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Band Committee Sleeting

Manilla Express · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 4

A MEETING of the Band Committee was held in the School of Arts last Saturday evening. Present: The President (Mr. T. J. Bowen), in the…

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"Jolly" Nash on Sunday Concerts

Manilla Express · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 3

Among the witnesses before the Select Committee of the House of Lords on Lord's Day Observance was Mr. "Jolly" Nash, who described himself as a vocal…

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The Mazy Dance. Upper Manilla R.C. Ball

Manilla Express · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 1

THE hour of 7 p.m (precisely) was showing on the town clock by the time we had powdered and frilled our hair. Mounting our faithful…

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The Show Ball

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

The Show Ball on Wednesday night was well attended, and was evidently thoroughly enjoyed by a section of those present, though, in the absence of a…

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The Druid's Ball

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

The annual hall of the United Ancient Order of Druids, Gwydir Lodge, held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night, was a most enjoyable affair…

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Ball at Keepit

Manilla Express · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 1

A BALL was held in the school room at Rushs' Creek on Friday last, to provide funds for furnishing the building, and, despite the unfavorable…

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Dreids Annual Ball

The Moree News · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

The annual ball gives by the[?] was held is the [?] of Arts on Tuesday [?]…

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Oddfellows' Ball

Manilla Express · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 5

"A brilliant gathering" was the unanimous verdict on the ball, held last night, under the auspicies of the local Oddfellows' Lodge. The function took…

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Railway Opening. No Public Demonstration. Oddfellows' Carnival. First Efforts of Manilla's Brass Band. An Imposing Spectacle

Manilla Express · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 5

The long-talked-of event—the official opening of the railway to Manilla—is now a thing of the past, and the iron-horse yesterday started to run…

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Smoke Concert

Manilla Express · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 5

A smoke concert was held, after the procession, in the School of Arts, in aid of the local football club. The attendance was not large, and the performance was…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

Manilla Express · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 2

A HIGHLY successful and very enjoyable entertainment, comprising a tea meeting and concert, eventuated at Upper Manilla on Wednesday, for…

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Panic in a Theatre

The Moree Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

At an amateur performance at Warrnambool, Victoria a portion of the scenery caught fire and a panic ensued. There were 300 persons present and…

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Band Committee Meeting

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 5

A MEETING of the committee of the Town Baud was held during the interval at practice on Thursday evening, the president, Mr. T. J. Bowen, in the…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 2

A TEA meeting and concert, in aid of the Manilla Wesleyan Church, took place in the Ukolan woolshed on Wednesday evening. There was a fair attendance,…

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The Band. (To the Editor.)

Manilla Express · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 5

SIR,—In your issue of the 14th inst., I notice a report of the Manilla Band meeting, wherein my name has been used rather freely, and in justice to myself,…

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The Band. (To the Editor.)

Manilla Express · Saturday 4 November 1899 · page 2

SIR,—I notice by your last issue that Mr. P. H. Baker has Occupied a deal of your valuable space in making what he is pleased to think a refutation of my…

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