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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

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Church Concert

Coolamon Echo · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 3

Every effort is being male by those who have the Church of England concert in hand for the 24th May, a very big success if weather permits and…

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The McGregor Benefit Social. a Big Dance at Coolac

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 2

THE ball in aid of Mrs. McGregor and family [?] the Assembly hall, Coolac, on Friday evening was a gr[?] success and effects credit upon the promoters who in the face…

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To-night's Orchestral Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 2

The main attraction to-nigh is the initial concert of the Wagga Amatour Orchestral Society, and it promises to be a most successful function from every standpoint. The…

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Wagga Orchestral Society. Successful Concert

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 2

If the popular concert given in the Oddfollows' Hall on Tuesday evening by the Wagga Orchestral Society did not meet with so generous a patronage as it deserved, the…

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Wagga Amateur Orchestral Society. the Initial Concert. an Artistic Success

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 2

Tuesday nights concert, given in the Oddfellows Hall by the Wagga Amateur Orchestral Society which has recently been reorganised, was at once a…

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The Band

Coolamon Echo · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

On Wednesday night last the local brass instrument brigade played out, and it was generally remarked that the music discoursed was of a much…

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Church Concert

Coolamon Echo · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

The concert which is being arranged for the 24th May, (Queen’s Birthday) in aid of the Church of England promises to be a good one, for no efforts…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Worker · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 6

In these days of lady cyclists and re-form dress, "The Adventure of Lady Ursula" does not loom as large as in those of our lamented grandparents, but…

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Dance in St. Joseph's Hall

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 2

The dance in St. Joseph's Hall to night in aid of the Presbytery Bazaar to be held in Show Week promises to be a great success. A meeting of the…

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The Tennis Dance

The Junee Democrat · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 2

This event, which was held under the, auspices of the Junee Civilian Tennis Club, took place in Dobbyns' Hall on, Wednesday; evening last and can by…

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The No-ball Question

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 2

The Marylebone Club has invited the Australian cricketers to discuss the question of allowing each umpire to call no-ball…

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The Hibernian Ball

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 2

On Wednesday last the annual ball of the Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society eventuated in the Oddfellows' Hall, and was as usual a great success. The hall was nicely prepared,…

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The Presbytery Bazaar. Financial Result of the Dance. a Fancy Costume Football Match

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 2

A large and representative meeting of the ladies interested in the Presbytery bazaar to be held during show week was held in St. Joseph's Hall after Benediction an Sunday…

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Concert and Dance

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 3

A concert and dance in aid of the Bicycle Club took place in Messrs Habereecht Bros, carriage show-room. The concert wasdensely crowded, avast number who had purchased…

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Tennis Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 2

The day's proceedings were brought to a fitting conclusion by a ball, which was held in the Protestant Hall in the evening. The ballroom had been very prettily…

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Concert at Brucedale

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 2

On Tuesday night a most enjoyable concert was held in the Wesleyan Church at Brucedale. The evening was beautifully fine and clear, and although the atmosphere was…

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The Cricketer's Ball

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 2

A wealth of greenery, a profusion of color, and a collection of youth and beauty, intent upon enjoyment, greeted the gaze of the visitor to tho Skating Rink on Wednesday…

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C. E. Church Concert the Function a Big Success

Coolamon Echo · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 4

On Wednesday night the concert in aid of the Church of England came off and was without doubt one of the best that has ever taken place in…

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Methul Concert To-night

Coolamon Echo · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 3

By three o’clock this afternoon the greater portion of our town readers should have received the ECHO, and their eye, no doubt will catch this par…

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Oddfellow's Ball

The Temora Star · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 2

THE above ball was held on Wednesday night last in the Oddfellows' Hall, but speaking financially was not a success, only eighteen couples being…

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