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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1903

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Hospital Ball Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1903 · page 2

A vesting of ladies was held ill the Town Hall on Thursday in response to the invitation of the Hospital President (Mr. G. H. Taylor), in connection with the Hospital…

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Scene in a Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1903 · page 6

' Harper's Mega[?]ine' has a good story of how the elder Wallack once played in a romantic drama in which, after taking an impassioned leave of the he[?]oine, he…

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The Annual Ball

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 June 1903 · page 2

The annual ball was held on Friday night in the Oldfellows' Hall, and was every bit as great a success, in its own way, as the races. The attendance was over 200, which…

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Dubbo Hospital. Date of Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 3 June 1903 · page 3

A MEETING of ladies willing to assist at the forthcoming Hospital Ball was held at the Town Hall on Thursday. The President of the Hospital Committee (Mr. G. H. Taylor) met…

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W.D.F.S. Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 June 1903 · page 3

The annual meeting of the above band was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on May 27th. Mr. A. E. Rotton occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of members…

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Dubbo Orchestra. Additions to the Instruments

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 4

THE Dubbo Orchestra has been strengthened by the purchase of an excellent trombone, which is likely to bo a great addition. Cymbals, and a big drum have also been…

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Convent Ball

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 3

The Grand Plain and Faney Dress Ball in aid of the Convent Building Fund took place in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night last. The…

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Hospital Committee. Altering the Date of the Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the Hospital Committee was held on Wednesday evening to consider a proposal to alter the date of the ball as determined at last meeting. There were…

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H.A.C.B. Society. Ball in Masonic Hall

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 4

A PLAIN and fancy dress ball to provide funds for procuring a typewriter for the use of the Sisters conducting the R. O. Boys School, was held in the Masonic Hall on…

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Band of Hope

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1903 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Methodist Band of Hope was held in the church last Thursday evening, when a varied and interesting programme was presented, which was…

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The Mechanics’ Institute Dance

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 9 June 1903 · page 3

A dance in aid of the Mechanics’ was held on Friday night and there was a large attendance. over forty couples being present, Belar Creek and…

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The Tennis Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 June 1903 · page 4

A dance ander the auspices of the Wellington Tennis Club was held at night in the Oddfellows' Hall. The attendance numbered between 70 and 80, and the dance was…

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Hospital Dance

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 2

The dance in aid of the local Hospital took place in the Mechanic’s on Friday evening and was largely attended, the outsiders [?]ed up in good force. Belar Creek…

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Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 2

The annual ball at the Masonic Hall in aid of the funds of the Dubbo District Hospital will be held on Thursday, 25th instant, with a Juvenile dance on the…

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Curra Creek Concert. [To the Editor.]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 June 1903 · page 4

Sir,—Noticing a report in your last issue, re the above, by a correspondent, I wish to clear away any misunderstanding in regard to the Wellington friends who were to assist…

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The Ball a Brilliant Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 2

The Hall was lighted in every part soon after dark and people began to assemble about the Hall long before the time set down for the opening…

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The Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 2

On Thursday night the annual Ball under the auspices of the Loyal Darling Pioneer Lodge, M.U., I.O.O.F., was held in Tobin's Hall, which was brilliantly lighted and…

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Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 3

The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Dubbo District Hospital will be held on Thursday next at the Masonic Hall. It promises to be unusually successful this…

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Methodist Band of Hope[?]

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 2

On Wednesday night the postponed meeting was held. The church was were filled with a very attentive and appreci[?]tive audience…

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Cobar Town Band. Uniform Fund

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 2

IT will bE remembered that on the occasion of the band contest in April last a number of expressions of opinion were made to the effect that Cobar…

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