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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

298 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 15

Large Sydney Fire. Tivoli Theatre Gutted. Narrow Escape of Adjoining Block

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 September 1899 · page 2

Shortly before 1 o'clock on Tuesday morning, the destroying element of fire laid its hold upon one of the many well-appointed temples of Thespis which the…

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The Hospital Ball

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of tho funds of the Narandera Public Hospital was held in the Public Hall on Wednesday evening. The evening was cool and pleasant, and…

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The Convent Ball

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 2

Myriads of lights, bewilderingly bewitching costumes, enchanting smiles, flashing eyes, graceful dancers, all making up a tout ensemble fascinating and entrancing…

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Concert Meeting

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last a meeting was held by some of tho local amate[?], and by the suggestion of the Rev. E J Spencer, who is still laboring…

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Juvenile Ball

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 2

On Thursday evening the Oddfellows' Hall was crowded with children and adults, the Rev. Father Carrol having with kindly fore thought arranged that the little ones should…

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Tumbarumba. (From Our Correspondent.) Hospital Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 2

ON Wednesday afternoon last at the Centennial Hall, the committee appointed to make arrangements for the ball to be held on October 18, to raise funds to purchase…

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Concert and Grand Social at Bullenbong

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 3

THE concert, limelight entertainment, and grand social, held at "The Priory," Bullenbong, on last Friday night in aid of the local R.C. Church, was, from a musical,…

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The Military Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 2

THE military hall on Tuesday night was a success, but not nearly so successful us it might have been. This was due to the hurried arrangements, only a few days…

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Concert and Ball

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 3

A concert and ball was held under the auspices of the society, in the School of Arts, on Thursday evening. The concert took place first aud the hall was packed, but…

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Show Ball

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 2

We should say that after two most enjoyable dances, without anybody being killed—or even knocked down senseless —most of the prejudice against holding a…

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The Lyceum Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 4

In an action in the Supreme Court to-day a verdict was given against James M'Mahon, the well-known theatrical entrepreneur, for £1206, for rent of the Lyceum Theatre…

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Military Ball. a Poor Attendance

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 2

DEAR MOLLY,—Here it is spring weather, with the glass showing 84 and 89 in the shade; girls have gone in for blouses and strong sunshades,…

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Sebast pol Cricketers' Ball. (From Our Correspondent.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 3

THE annual cricketers' ball was held on Friday evening last, at Messrs. Comans Bros' wholehed, and was both financially and socially a decided success. The evening…

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Hospital Ball

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

A public meeting was held at the Adelong Literary Institute on Tuesday afternoon to receive the report and balance-sheet in connection with the…

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Tumbarumba. (From Our Correspondent.) Cricketers' Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

ON Wednesday night last, the Junior Cricket Club celebrated the opening of the present season with a ball in the Centennial Hall, where a very enjoyable evening was spent…

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Mangain. (From Our Correspondent.) Cricketers' Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 4

[?] the air is dreamy with gaiety, when one considers the picnic, balls and con[?]rts announced for the near future one [?] conclude that our pleasure-loving…

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Ladies' Benevolent Society. Annual Children's Ball

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 3

The ladies of the local Benevolent Society are proud of their work among the poor and needy, and they may also be proud of the annual treat…

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Band Social To-night

Coolamon Echo · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 3

The Band Social is to take place to-night, and if all we hear is correct then there will be a large and representative attendance present. The…

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Wesleyan Tea-meeting and Concert Last Year’s Affair More Than Equalled

Coolamon Echo · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 4

‘Y[?] can’t beat them Wesleyans for workin’ up a big tea-fight,’ remarked a man outside the Oddfellow’s Hall on Friday night, ‘and wasn’t it shinin’…

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P.A.H. and I. Association. Smoke Concert

The Temora Star · Wednesday 4 October 1899 · page 2

THE smoke concert in connection with the above took place on Thursday evening at the Royal Hotel. Mr. P. Heffernan (President) rose…

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