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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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The Bachelors' Ball at the Woolshed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 July 1902 · page 6

The bachelor's ball, the other night, It was a grand affair— So I have heard the people say, Although I was not there…

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Ladies' Column Original London Letter. by Mrs Strange Butson. (All Rights Reserved.) a Lovelt Theatre Mantlr

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 5

WHICH is equaily suited to w[?] as a 'sortie do bal.' or for a summer carriage wrp, is a thoroughly useful garment…

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Complimentary Smoke Concert. Mr. P. J. Kennedy's Departure

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 4

ON Wednesday night a complimentary smoke concert and social to Bro. P J. Kennedy, who is taking his departure from Dubbo after a residence of many years, was tendered by the…

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The Band Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 July 1902 · page 4

The "bread and butter dance" promoted by the United Friendly Societies' Association, to raise funds for the recently formed bond, took place in the Oddfellws' Hall last…

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The Loyal Orange Lodge Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 July 1902 · page 2

THE concert under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 108., took place in the Protestant Hall on Friday evening last, in the presence of a fairly large audience. A large…

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Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1902 · page 4

A CONCERT under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 108, was given in the Protestant Hall on Friday evening last. There was only a meagre…

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The Hospital Ball. to Be Held on Tuesday, August 12

The Western Herald · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon last a public meet, ing of ladies was held at the Council Chambers for the purpose of meeting Messrs. Saleneger and Chapman, members of the…

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The Hospital Ball

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 3

A meeting of the Ladies was held in the Mechanic’s last Friday afternoon to make arrangements for holding the annual Ball in aid…

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The Hospital Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

The annual Hospital Ball, which took place in the Assembly Hall on Wednesday night, was, viewed from a social standpoint at all events, a most successful function. There…

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'Pliy Ball.'

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 5

'Play ball 1' The old cry [?] o'er the peaceful vale of Cherry creek, and from the bleachers comes a roar as rows of rooters spring a leak! The hatter…

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Hospital Ball At Narromine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 4

THE annual ball in aid of the Dubbo Hospital was held here on Wednesday evening in the Assembly Hall, and was fairly well attended, about 30 couples being present. Dancing…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. Hospital Ball. Narromine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 4

THE children's ball was held last evening. It was a greater success than the Hospital Bill held on the previous evening, fully one hundred couples being present. Several children were…

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Stray Notes. Wesleyan Concert

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 4

It is something to be proud of, considering the present depressed state of the town, that such a large audience turned up at the last…

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The Hospital Ball

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 29 July 1902 · page 2

A meeting of ladies and gentlemen was held yesterday afternoon to make arrangements in connection with the holding of the annual Ball in aid of the local…

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A Band Clerk’s Mistake

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 29 July 1902 · page 3

The other day a bank clerk [?] a singular and what has proved a serious mistake [?]in the ordinary course of his business. A local tradesman (writes “Robin…

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Bourke Hospital Ball. to Be Held on Wedesday, August 13

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 2

The adjourued meeting of ladies who are working up the Hospital Ball was held on Tuesday afternoon. The date of the Ball was changed to August 13, and the Juvenile…

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Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 2

A CONCERT was held in the Methodist Schoolroom on Wednesday evening in [?]id of the funds of the Wesleyan Cricket Club. There Was a vary good attendance. despite…

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Tennis Dance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

A DANCE in aid of the Dubbo Tennis Club was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday last. The attendance was not good as was expected, about twenty couples being present. A "Ping…

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Bourke Hospital Ball. to Be Most Attractive

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

Judging from the manner in which the ladies are working, the Hospital Ball, which will take place on Wednesday, August 13. in Tobin's Hall, will be highly successful…

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The Hospital Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

WE invite attention to the entertainment in aid of the Hospital, which is to be conducted in the Masonic Hall this (Wednesday) evening. The programme includes vocal and instrumental…

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