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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

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Concert in St. Joseph's Hall

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1896 · page 2

THERE was a good attendance in St. Joseph's Hall on Tuesday evening, when an entertainment was given in aid of Sr. Michael's Hibernian Band. The first part of the…

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General Sporting. on the Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

Mr. E. W. Ellis writes as follows:—"Now that the excitement in connection with the Danvers Cup is over for the present year, might I suggest that the season be closed with a…

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General Sporting. on the Ball. Gundagai V. Coota. "Our Boys."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1896 · page 2

On Wednesday last a team of Gundagai footballers tried conclusions with the Cootamundra "Our Boys," on the latter's ground. The day was fine, but rather warm. From the kick-off the…

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Concert in St. John's Hall

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 3

A SUCCESSFUL concert was held in St. John's Hall on Thursday eveningl. The hall was well filled, and the chair was occupied by Rev G. A. Carver. The programme, which…

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Concert at St. John's Hall

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 3

Despite the wind and rain there was a large attendance at the St. John's Hall on Thursday, when a concert was given by a number of leading amateurs. Messrs Sharing…

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In the World of Women. Mems. by Miss Maud. the Crossing Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1896 · page 2

ON Friday week the Assembly Hall at Adelong presented quite a charming scene of beauty and brightness, being tastefully decorated with evergreens and wattle blossoms…

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Adelong Day by Day. the Egan Concert

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the Egan concert committee was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of hearing the balance sheet read. The taking amounted to £30/4/- and the expenditure to…

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Hospital Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 5

THE hospital ball of 1896, held in Messrs. Stratton and Son's granary on Wednesday night, was a great success. The supper was laid out in a wing of the building, and…

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The Hospital Ball

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 2

It is satistacotery to once again have to place on record the fact that the annual Ball in connection with the Cootemundra Hospital was an unqualified success. It…

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The Children's Ball

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

The Children's Ball, in aid of the Hospital funds, toot pine in the Assembly Hail on Monday, when a great crowd of little ones, attended by their…

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"After the Ball" a Mudgee Case

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 3

An action for alleged slander, in which the plaintiff claimed £500 damages, was brought in No. 3 Jury Court on Monday before his Honor Mr Acting-Justice…

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A Ball at Wagra. a Gay Evening

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

QUIRK'S hall at Wagra presented a gay and animated scene last Friday evening. The occasion was an enjoyable ball in aid of the Brungle Football Club. The hall was picturesquely decorated…

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Ball at Rocky Hills

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 4

Rocky Hills, Methal (writes our correspondent), was the scene of a gay and festive gathering on 10th inst., the occasion being a ball given by Mr. and Mrs. Tonacia, to their…

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In the World of Women. Mems. by Miss Maud. the Cricketers' Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 2

THE cricketers' ball on Friday evening was one of the greatest social successes of the season. There were about 30 couples present, the floor was in good order, and Mr. White of…

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Presbyterian Concert

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1896 · page 2

THE annual conversazione in connection with the Presbyterian Church, was held at the Protestant Hall last evening. There was a large attendance, and various items on…

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The Wesleyan Banquet and Concert. a Big Gathering

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1896 · page 2

THE banquet and concert in connection with the Wesleyan church on Wednesday evening was very successful. About 200 sat down to the banquet, which was arranged admirably by Mrs…

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Grand Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1896 · page 2

The ball, in aid of the Sisters of St. Joseph's Convent, has come and gone, and I think everybody feels that they have just parted with something very dear to them. That the…

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The Oddfellows' Ball. a Successful Social Event

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1896 · page 2

THE annual ball—the twentieth—under the auspices of the Loyal Strangers' Friend Lodge, [?] Gundagai, took place in Fry's hall on Friday night. Despite an unfortunate clashing…

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Tumbarumba. (From Our Correspondent.) the Cricketers' Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1896 · page 2

IF success brings any pleasure to those who desire it, then the committee who wars responsible for carrying out the arrangements in connection with the cricke era' ball held…

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Adelong. (From Our Correspondent.) Concert Fund Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1896 · page 2

A GRAND ball and supper hold in the Oddfellows' Hall, Adelong, on Friday night, in aid of the Convent Fund proved an unqualified success. About 120 couples were…

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