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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1895

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Military Ball

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 2

The committee who have the manage[?]eng of the military ball are leaving nothint[?] undone to make it a success. The arrangements are now complete, and nothing…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinion of our correspondents. the Early Closing Concert. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 3

SIR,—It is invidious to criticise amateur performers, especially so when their services are given in aid of charitable institutions. But I cannot resist the temptation to offer…

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Masonic Ball

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1895 · page 2

The Masonic Ball on Thursday evening was most gratifying success, over 50 couples being present. The Assembly Hall looked particularly gay with decoration of…

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Correspondence. We do not necesarily endorse the opinion OF our corresponfents. the Early Closing Concert. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1895 · page 2

SIR,—I was much amused on reading the letter signed by " Dingo " in Saturday's iasue. Your correspondent begins with the remark that amateurs should not be…

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Military Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 July 1895 · page 3

A MILITARY ball, under the auspices of G Company 1st Regiment Infantry, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening, and was in every way a decided success…

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The Military Ball. a Decided Success

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 July 1895 · page 2

On Thursday night last the Military Ball, arranged under the auspices of the G. Company 1st Regiment of Infantry, passed off with great eclat. Indeed it was affirmed by…

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12Th July Celebrations. Annual Orange Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 2

A vocal and instrumental concert was given in the Protestant Hall last evening in connection with the annual 12th July celebration under the auspices of the Loyal Orange…

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Ball at Coolamon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 2

Our correspondent writes:—A plain and fancy dress ball, under the auspices of the Coolamon Football Club, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening. The…

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In the World of Women. Mems, by Miss. Maud. a Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1895 · page 2

The Adelong Crossing Galloway and Race Club Ball which took place on Friday night last proved very successful, there being over 10. couple present. The dresses worn by the…

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Two Pictures. the Plutocrat's Solution

The Worker · Saturday 20 July 1895 · page 1

The masses struggle to uprise—Keep them down! Keep them down! Fear not their frantic threats and cries, But firmly keep them down…

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Happy Home Juvenile Temple. Concert in the Temperance Hall

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 23 July 1895 · page 2

A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent at the Temperance Hall Wagga, on Friday last in connection with the concert held under the auspices of the Happy…

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Sacred Concert

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1895 · page 2

ON Sunday evening a sacred concert was given in the Wagga Wesleyan Church, prior to the commencement of the usual Sunday evening service. This new departure was…

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Show Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2

A MEETING of ladies interested in the organisation of a show ball to be held in connection with the forthcoming Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural…

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The Show Ball

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2

A meeting of ladies interested in the holding of an annual Show Ball was held in the Committee room of the M.P. and A. Association yesterday afternoon when there were present:…

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Cricketers' Ball at Powersville, The Rock

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 3

THE Rock Cricket Club held their annual ball at Mr. Flanagan's, "Powersville," on Friday night the 26th inst. There were about 25 couples present. Dancing was…

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Concert in St. Joseph's Hall

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2

A MOST enjoyable and successful concert was given in St. Joseph's Hall last evening in aid of St. Michael's Church fund. There was a large attendance, every seat in the…

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St. Michael's Church Fund. a Successful Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2

A highly successful concert took place last evening in St. Joseph's Hall in aid of the St. Michael's Church Fund the Hall being well filled and every item on…

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Bachelors' Ball at Humula (From Our Correspondent.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1895 · page 2

THE Bachelors' Ball took place on the 19th July, and was fairly successful, but not so much as it might have been, owing to the fact that another ball took place in the…

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Foot Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1895 · page 2

In the final match for the Association Ground Challenge Cup, University beat Pirates on Saturday by S points to 3. Randwick defeated Went worth, S. O. C. Wallaroo defeated Paddington…

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The Show Ball

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1895 · page 2

The Show Ball was held on Wednesday evening in Flood's Hall, and was as successful as these held on previous years, over 40 couples being present. The committee of the show…

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