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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1894

16 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers

Miscellaneous. Queer Story. a Coup De Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 March 1894 · page 8

WHAT, rehearsing alone ?' cried Margaret Arnett, as, coming in unannounced, she surprised her old schoolfellow, Clara Rendall, apparently talking to herself. The young…

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The Serpentine Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 4

THE story of the inventor of the serpentine dance, Loie Fuller, is a strange one. Loie was the wife—the tie is severed now—of a wealthy New…

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Hooper Complimentary Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 3

THE concert tendered to Mr. and Mrs. George Hooper attracted a large audience to the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night. The committee have had many difficulties to…

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A Snake at a Dance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1894 · page 4

THE introduction of a snake fifteen feet long into a room full of dancers was perhaps the most extraordinary experience I ever had on any festive gathering. The event happened…

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Wesley an Band of Hope

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1894 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the above society was held in the school hall on Wednesday evening last. The Rev. J. Tarn occupied the chair, and there…

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After the Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 June 1894 · page 6

THE stranger had heard shouts aud cries, but had seen no smoke. He had ascribed the latter characteristic of the fray to the newest invention in gunpowder. Still the…

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Open Column. the Concert Cad. (To the Editor of the LIBERAL.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1894 · page 3

SIR.—With reference to your leader in the issue of June 23, [?] the "Concert Cad" and his special evidence at my [?]e daughter Phy[?]is's benefit concert, I feel sorry that…

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Amateur Ministrel Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 September 1894 · page 2

THE concert given on Wednesday evening in the Masonic Hall by the Amateur Ministrels in aid of the Albert Cricket Club was most enjoyable and successful. There was a numerous attendance--…

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Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 2

THE annual Hospital Ball was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday night, and was a great success in every respect. The evening was just cool enough…

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Ladies' Return Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 2

THE return ball (plain and fancy dress) of the ladies to the members of the Victor Social Club took place last Tuesday evening in the Protestant…

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Dubuo Hospital Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 October 1894 · page 2

THE annual ball in aid of the funds of the Dubbo Hospital was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening, and it was well attended. The room was nicely and tastefully decorated with…

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Miles of Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 November 1894 · page 6

To such a pitch is advertising carried in these days, that even meadows bear crops of unsightly boardings, and charming landscapes are marred with announcements of soap,…

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Local Intelligence. Convent Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 November 1894 · page 2

ON Friday evening a concert was given at the Masonic Hall in aid of the funds of the Convent of Mercy, Dubbo. Though very short notice had been given and the night was…

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Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1894 · page 2

THE visit of Mrs. E. J.Rilry to Dubbo last week for the purpose of taking partin Father Walshe's entertainment was too good an Opportunity to be…

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Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 December 1894 · page 2

A "GRAND vocal and instrumental concert" was held in the Masouic Hall on Wednesday evening in aid of the Church of England Parsonage…

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Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 12 December 1894 · page 3

YESTERDAY (Tuesday) evening a concert was given in the Masonic Hall by the infant department of the Superior Public School, to celebrate the breaking up for the midsummer…

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