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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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The Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 10

A ball was held in Stowe's Hall in the evening and proved a great success, about 50 couples being present. Dancing was kept up till…

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Concert at Brucedale

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 7

A very successful concert and fruit social was held at the Wesleyan Church, Brucedale, on Wednesday evening. The church was comfortably filled, a large…

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Disastrous Fire in Sydney. Her Majesty's Theatre Destroyed a Woman Killed

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 25 March 1902 · page 2

SHORTLY before daybreak on Sunday the night-watchman on his rounds discovered a fire on the stage of Ber Majesty's theatre, in Pilt-street…

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Big Fire in Sydney. Her Majesty's Theatre Demolished. Woman Killed by a Falling Wall. Three Firemen Injured. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 March 1902 · page 2

Her Majesty's Theatre, leased by Mr. J. C. Williamson, was completely destroyed by fire this morning, the disaster being attended by loss of life. The theatre…

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Great Fire in Sydney. Her Majesty's Theatre Destroyed. a Young Woman Killed. Two Hotels in Danger. Wild Flight of the Inmates. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1902 · page 2

At an early hour this morning Her Majesty's Theatre, in Pitt-street, was burnt out, and the celebrated play of " Ben Hur," which began with a blaze of success, ended…

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St. Patrick's Night Concert

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the joint committee, who carried out the concert on St. Patrick's night was held in St. Joseph's Hall last evening. A balance-sheet was presented,…

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The Ball

Coolamon Echo · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 2

Was held in Davis’s Hall in the evening, and was splendidly attended, though there did not seem to be as many as last year. The…

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Destructive Fire. Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, Totally De­molished

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 4

ON Sunday morning, shortly before daybreak, a fire broke out on the stage of Her Majesty's Theatre, and before the fire brigade had time to get…

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Disastrous Fire in Sydney. Her Majesty’s Theatre Destroyed a Woman Killed

Coolamon Echo · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 5

SHORTLY before daybreak on Sunday the night-watchman on his rounds discovered a fire on the stage of Her Majesty’s Theatre, in Pitt-street,…

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The Sparrows Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 3

It was a lovely, night sunny day on the 4th of June when Mr. and Mrs. Sparrow gave their first garden party, followed by a concert in the evening…

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The Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 3

As a fitting termination to the day's sports an impromptu dance was held in the hall in the evening, when about 60 couples attended. Dancing was spiritedly kept up…

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The Ball

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 3

Fifty couples attended the ball held in the Public Hall in the evening. The floor was in good order, and splendid music was provided by…

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Tennis Club Dance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 2

A most enjoyable dance, promoted by the local Tennis Club, was held in the Public Hall on Easter Monday evening. The attendance was not…

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The Ball. (Communicated.)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 12

The ball held in Finch's Hall at night was also a success, and far exceeded expectations. A goodly number of lads and lasses turned…

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Barton Concert Company

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

The manager of the Barton Concert Co., Dr. C. N. Thomas, arrived here yesterday morning for the purpose of making arrangements for his company to stop one night on…

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Ganmain. Juvenile Concert

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 3

On Friday evening, the 4th inst., a vocal and instrumental juvenile entertainment was given in the Federal Hall by a number of local children trained for the occasion by…

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Juvenile Concert at Ganmain

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 4

On Friday evening, the 4th instant, a vocal, musical and instrumental juvenile entertainment was given in the Federal Hall, Ganmain, by a number…

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Boston Concert Coy

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

On Monday evening of next week our music loving people will have an opportunity of hearing the famous Boston Concert Coy., who are making a tour of…

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Wagga Hospital Ball

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

A meeting of ladies was held in the Wagga Town Hall yesterday afternoon to discuss the annual ball in aid of the Wagga Hospital. The meeting was…

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Proposed Hospital Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

A meeting was held yesterday afternoon to discuss the proposed hospitall ball, which the ladies present decided should be held about the middle of next month (May)…

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