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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

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A Dance at Baradine

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

Wednesday the 22nd will be a night long remembered by those who had the pleasure of being present at a party given by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ryan of the…

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The General Election. The Bourke Battle Begins. Mr. Milieu arrives in BourkeHe is met by a Great and Enthusiastic Concourse of People. Continued Cheering from Hundreds of Supporters. He is Carried Shoulder High from the Platform. He Addresses Five Hundred People from Gale's Balcony. Driven Kound the Town. A Train of 35 Five Vehicles. Headed by the Band. A Magnificent Reception. Hearty Assurances of Staunch Support

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

The Bourke btllle ban already commenced. In accordance with his wire, which we published in last issue, Mr. E. D. Milieu, M.P., arrived by mail train on Saturday last…

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[?] Ball. an Unducted Success

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

The [?] ball is [?] with the [?] M.U. [?] took p[?] in the [?] all on [?] evening last. The…

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The Dubbo Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of ladies, convened in connection with the Hospital Annual Ball, was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The following…

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Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 5

A COMPLIMENTARY benefit, tendered to Mr. John Diehl in recognition of his great musical services to the town and district in connection with charitable movements,…

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The Juvenile Ball

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 3

The Juvenile Ball in aid of the funds of the Bourke District Hospital takes place in the Union Hall on Friday evening next. Nearly one hundred children will take part,…

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The Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

ON Wednesday a meeting of ladies was held at the Town Hall, to report progress and make further arrangements for providing the supper for the Hospital Ball, which is…

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In the House. a Fire Brigades Demonstration. Alien Restriction Bill a Smoke Concert. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, July 8

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

The Premier has promised a deputation a grant of £1600 towards holding a Fire Brigades Demonstration in Sydney. The money will be expended in the presentation of…

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The Mayor's Ball. Sydnet, July 22

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 3

The Mayor's ball last night in connection with the opening of the Queen Victoria markets was a brilliant affair. An enormous gathering was present. The markets were…

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The Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 3

THE annual ball in aid of the funds of the Dubbo District Hospital was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening. The hall, which had been given free for the…

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After the Ball

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

The battle is over, The bawling is done, The shrisking has overed, The vicorys won…

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Marron Races and Pibbon Ball

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

FRIDAY was an ideal day for racing being beautifully fine and cool almost to chilliness; grand weather for racehorses There was a good gathering, though not…

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The Hospital Ball

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 24 August 1898 · page 2

IN SPITE of the prevailing sickness keeping Whole families away, there was a fine attendance on Thursday last; not quite so many as on some former occasions,…

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Hospital Ball at Narromine. (From Our Correspondent.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 3

THE ball held on Thursday on behalf of the Dubbo Hospital was splendidly patronised in view of the prevalence of sickness. About 55 couples attended. Several friends…

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Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 2

THE pupils of the R. C. Boys' School gave a concert in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, with the object of raising funds for the purchase of prizes. There…

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The Band Concert

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last the concert in aid of the Bourke District Band took place in the Union Hall. The attendance was very large, and from a financial, as well as…

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Final Dance of the Season

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last, a plain and fancy dress [?]all was given in Tobin's Hall by Mrs. Howells and Miss Morris, the event being the close of the winter classes held by…

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Convent School Concert

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last the annual musical and dramatic entertainment given by the pupils of the Bourke Convent Schools took place in the Union Hall…

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The R. O. Ball

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 16 November 1898 · page 2

This ball was held as advertised on Wednesday evening, and was a pronounced success socially, and we understand, financially as well…

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Hospital Concert

The Western Herald · Saturday 26 November 1898 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last a number of ladies and gentlemen gave a concert in the large ward of the Bourke District Hospital, for the pleasure of the patients. Mr. and…

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