Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

372 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 19

Woman's World, the Matrons' Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 3

At the invitation of about twenty Lismore matrons, over 200 guests assembled in the Federal Mail on Tuesday evening last at one of the largest and best balls…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sydney Sunday Concerts

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 3

The City Council has rescinded its resolution allowing the Town Hall to be opened during church hours for concerts…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Convent Ball

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 4

SINCE the inauguration of annual functions in Casino the Casino Convent ball has been looked upon as one of the best arranged and conducted bally of the season. The annual…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coraki Philharmonic Ball

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 7

THE second annual ball under auspices of the Coraki Philharmonic Society took place in the Bridge-street Hall on Wednesday evening last, and while not as largely attended as the first…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

[?] World. Leap Year Dance

Northern Star · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a most enjoyable Leap Year Dance was given in the Hibernian Hall, and about 90 young people were present. The principuls in the movement…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Marie Narelle Concert

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 10

ONE of the most delightful musical treats over afforded local concert g[?]rs was given in the Bridge-street Hall, Coraki, on Monday evening last, to a moderately-filled but decidedly…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Charity Concert

Northern Star · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 2

A fashionable and appreciative audience gr[?]ted the efforts of Mesdames F. J. Board, A. M. Sullivan, and Mr. J. B. Telfer, in their efforts in the cause of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Marie Narelle Concerts

Northern Star · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 2

On Monday and Tuesday next the talented singer. Miss Marie Narelle, assisted by Mr. Sydney Monk, the gifted tenor, and Miss Alicia Nolan, the brilliant pianist,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Casino Band

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 2

AT a meeting of the committee on Thursday night, the President (Captain Paulsen) and vice-President (Mr. Sadler) reported that as a result of their canvass…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Convent Ball

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 2

THIS popular annual fixture took place in the School of Arts Hall on Wednesday evening, and was attended by about 70 couples of dancers, besides a large number…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

[?]An Ball. Murwilumbah

Northern Star · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 7

The annual Hibern[?]an ball was a great success, eighty couples being present…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Sunday Concerts

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

THE Sydney Town Clerk received a letter from the Vicar-General, Archdeacon Gunther, protesting, on behalf of St. Andrew's Cathedral Chapter,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Life Motion Pictures

Northern Star · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

Mr. Clement Mason will commence his Lismore season at the [?]deral Hall on Wednesday evening with the London biotableaux, having just completed a record…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Woman's World. Ball, at Coraki

Northern Star · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the Coraki Philharmonic Society took place on Wednesday evening last, and was largely attended, over 60 couples being present. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sunday School Concert

Northern Star · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last a very successful concert was held in St. Andrew's Parochial Hall. The concert was in aid of the Sunday School funds, and to give…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Marie Narelle Concerts

Northern Star · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

To-night and to-morrow night the Queen of Irish song (Miss Morie Narelle) and her company will appear in the dainty Richmond Hall. Miss Narelle has very…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Band

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

ON Sunday afternoon the Casino Brass Band gave an open air performance near the reservoir, and was attentively listened to by a large number of townspeople. Among…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Casino Town Band

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee was held at Paulsen's hotel on Thursday night last, there being a full attendance. Captain Paulsen presided. It was decided to hold a popular…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ball at Corndale

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 3

On Friday, 10th instant, a grand plain and fancy dress hall was hold in the Corndale Hall, in aid of the Lismore Hospital, under the auspices of the local Oddfellows[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →