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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Concert and Dance at Binnaway

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 2

I had the pleasure of witnessing the entertainment under the above heading on Friday night 23rd inst, The early arrival of vehicles foretold of…

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Coronation Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 2

AT the meeting held on Sunday last in connection with the recent Coronation Fair in aid of St. Bridgid's Church, preliminary arrangements were entered upon for the holding of a…

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Wanaaring Hospital Ball. (From our own Correspondent.) (By Telegraph.) Wanaaring, May 29

The Western Herald · Saturday 31 May 1902 · page 2

The annual plain and fancy dress Ball in aid of the Bourke District Hospital was held on the evening of the 23rd last., and from every point of view it was an…

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The Town Band

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 June 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the Friendly Societies' Association was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night, May 28th, when it was decided to buy Mr. Loughnan's…

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A Winter Dance for Coronation Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 June 1902 · page 3

ON Sunday afternoon at the Convent of Mercy, a meeting of ladies of the congregation of St. Brigid's Church was held to make arrangements for the forthcoming Coronation Ball already…

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Byerock Hospital Ball. (From our own Correspondent.)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 June 1902 · page 2

On Friday evening last, the third animal Ball in connection with the Bourke District Hospital was held in Tolhurst's Assembly H[?]ll, over 30 couples being present. The…

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The Presbyterian Concert. a Financial Success

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last a Concert and Dramatic Entertainment, in aid of the local Presbyterian Church, were held in Tobin's Hall, and, judging from the…

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Coronation Music. Choice Item for Our Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 2

MR. E. M. MANNING is in receipt of a letter from Mr. A. Pengelly. dated from Talbridge Rani, Clapham Common, S.W., England, on May 1st, in which he says: "By this mail I am…

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The Tennis Club's Dance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 21 June 1902 · page 4

THE annual dance in connection with the Dubbo Lawn Tennis Club took place in the Masonic Hall on Friday, 13th Inst., when about 25 couples assembled. The music was supplied by Mr. C…

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Making a Billiard Ball

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 21 June 1902 · page 4

Few persons who wield a billiard cue are aware of the time, trouble and expense of making the ivory spheres…

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Winter Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 June 1902 · page 4

Last night in the Protestant Hall was held the first series of Winter Dance Club dances. The attendance was not very large, but the dance was a thoroughly enjoyable one, the…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 June 1902 · page 5

The Loyal Bello Lodge of M.U. Oddfellows celebrated the enlargement of their hall in Arthur-street by a ball last night, which was attended by a fair number of…

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The Oddfellows' Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 6

The annual Ball, under the su[?] of the Loyal Darling Pioneer Lodge. M.U., I.O.O.F., was held in Tobin's Hall on Thursday night last, the 26th inst., but was very…

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The Bachelors' Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 6

The Bachelors' Ball held in Tobin'a Hall on Friday, 20th inst., was the most enjoyable of its kind that has been held in Bourke for years. The Hall was beautifully…

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R.c. Winter Dance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 4

THE R.C. Winter Dance took place in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening, about 80 couples being present. The hall had been nicely decorated by the committee, assisted by Mr…

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"After the Ball." Dubbo v. Wellington

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 3

'Twas a cloudy day in Dubbo, And Football way the game, The Wellington boys had come to town To win a glorious name…

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Cricket Concert. a Successful Entertainment

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 4

THE entertainment which took place in the Church of England School Hall last Wednesday evening, in aid of the funds of the Holy Trinity Cricket Club, passed off with most encouraging…

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Holy Trinity Cricket Club Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 3

AN [?]tertainment in aid of the funds of the Holy Trinity Crioket Club was held in the C.E. School Hail on Wednesday evening. The hall was vary well filled…

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Bourke Caledonian Association's Concert. "A Wee Scotch Nicht."

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 July 1902 · page 2

On Friday night last the Bonrke Caledonian Association held their annual social gathering at the Mechanics' Hall. The committee, this year, decided to make a change…

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The Band Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 July 1902 · page 4

The great improvement in the Wellington band since Mr. Torrens was appointed conductor promises well for the future, and the townspeople have good reason for believing…

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