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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

6 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers

Queer Story. Lady Shamborne's Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 May 1889 · page 2

"Nothing at all compromising, only a practical joke." And be explained his plan to her in outline. "But this mere betise!" [?] Madame…

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Bachelors Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 June 1889 · page 4

THE hall arranged by the Bachelors, and for which over 300 invitations were issued, came off on Friday last, at the Albert Hall, about 150 responding to the invite. This number…

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The Oddfellow's Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 June 1889 · page 4

THE ball arranged by the local Oddfellows, and Which took place at the Albert Hall on Wednesday last, proved a very pleasant and successful gathering, spite of the inclement weather, which…

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Masquerade Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 July 1889 · page 4

A Masquerade Ball promoted by the Early Closing Association was held at the Albert Hall on Wednesday evening last, between forty and fifty couples being present, besides a considerable…

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Concert at Tinapagee in Aid of the Bourke Hospital

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 August 1889 · page 2

ON the evening of Saturday, August 17th, at Tinapagnee, a concert was given by the shearers and washers in aid of the Bourke Hospital. It was a decided success. It took place in the Woolshed,…

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River Excursion and Concert

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 September 1889 · page 4

THOSE who joined the steamer Avoca's party on Wednesday night last have to thank the Amateurs for a very pleasant evening, and one which added to its charms that of novelty. The idea was well…

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