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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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The Romance of Our First Century. Vivid & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xi

The Junee Democrat · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 1

On the 28th December, 1809, Macquarie arrived, and Bligh sailed into the harbor. A proclamation was instantly published, re-appointing Bligli to his post; followed by…

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The Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 10

A Ball in aid of the funds of the local Benevolent Society was held in Stowe's Hall on Wednesday evening, 16th. inst. The affair was…

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Theatre Royal

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 6

The popularity of Mr. Percy St. John's new combination is being amply demonstrated by the capital attendances at this place of amusement. Professor Godfrey's…

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Proposed Show Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 2

Two meetings called by the Secretary of the M.P. and A. Association, of ladies willing to interest themselves in the proposal to hold a ball during show week, have…

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Important Musical Event. Miss Amy Castles. a Concert in Wagga

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 2

Music loving people of Wagga Wagga will hear with pleasure that Mr. J. C. Williamson, under engagement to whom the gifted young Australian [?]ong[?]tress,…

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Benevolent Society Concert

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 10

On Wednesday evening last the Hillston Benevolent Society held its annual concert and ball. The fact of the Quarter Sessions being…

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Dance in Show Week

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 2

The ladies interested in the raising of funds for furnishing the new Catholic Presbytery, having been appraised of the fact that the supplementary ball…

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Ladies' Column Original London Letter. a Lovely Theatre Mantle

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 2

WHICH is equally suited to wear as a 'scrie de bal' or for a summer carriage wrap, is a thoroughly useful garment…

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Amy Castles' Concert. Box Plan Opens This Morning

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 2

When Amy Castles took the first prize for soprano solo in connection with the competitions of the Ballarat Debating Society there were none of even her neareat…

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The Amy Castles Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 2

The approaching visit of the gifted Australian soprano, Miss Amy Castles, to Wagga, will be looked forward to with keen interest by all lovers of music. From…

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Springdale Ball

The Temora Star · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 3

A most enjoyable Ball and Supper was given in the Springdale Hall by the Host and Hostess of the Springdale Hotel (Mr. and Mrs. Murphy) on…

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District News. Springdale. Ball and Supper

The Temora Star · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 2

THE above as announced to take place several times in the Star, came off on Thursday night last, and was a most successful and enjoyable affair-- viewed…

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Uranquinty. Cricket Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1902 · page 2

I hear the committee of the cricketers' ball, which is to come off on the August [?] is making great preparation for the event, and weather permitting a big attendance…

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Amy Castles' Concert. To-morrow Evening at Oddfellows' Hall

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1902 · page 2

Public expectation bus been raised to the highest pitch over the appearance of Miss Amy Castles, the young Victorian singer who three years ago exhibited a phenomenal…

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Smoke Concert

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1902 · page 2

A pleasing function took place at the Freemasons' Hotel, Wagga, on Monday night, when a number of the employes representing most of the business firms in the…

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Ploughing Carnival’s Concert and Ball

Coolamon Echo · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 4

A meeting of the Concert and Ball Committee was held in the School of Arts on Monday evening. Mr Walsh occupied the chair. The minutes of the…

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The Juvenile Dance

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

The perfect arrangements that characterised the conduct of the adult bell alas prevailed for the juvenile dance last night, when over fifty…

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The Hospital Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

As was expected very early in the season would be the caw, the annual Hospital ball, which took place on Wednesday 'night, m a brilliant…

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The Benevolent Ball an Unqualified Success

The Junee Democrat · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

The Annual Ball in aid of the Junee Ladies' Benevolent Society took place in Davis's Hall last night, and was, as expected, the most…

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(Copyright) the Romance Our First Century. Vivid & Realistic Pictures of the Past. Part Xii

The Junee Democrat · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 1

" Begorra, corporal," said a soldier, "'tis .the best yez have of Aim, anyway. Sure, ye cracked his skull as if it wor an egg-shell." "Bad scran to the murtherin' scum!"…

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