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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

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Hospital Ball at Cottee

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 2

The ball held here in aid of the funds of the Wagga Hospital was a great success, both socially and financially it being one of the best balls…

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Hibernian Ball. a Successful Function

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 2

THE constant rain last week interfered to a marked extent with the attendance at the annual Hibernian ball in town on Friday night. Recognised as…

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The Norma Dillon Concert

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 3

The Norm a Dillon concert at the Federal Hall, Wallendbeen, on Saturday night was a distinct success, financially and otherwise, and the…

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Convent Ball

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 2

The above ball was held in O'Brien's Hall on Wednesday evening last, and was a thorough success from every point of view. We can only briefly…

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Hospital Ball at Nangus

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 2

[SUPPOSE the greatest social function that has ever taken place in this district was the ball in aid of the Gundagai Hospital on Wednesday night, and…

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Wagga Philharmonic Society. the First Concert. Interview with Mr. Evan Owen

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 3

The first concert, under the auspices of the Wagga Philharmonic Society, which was formed at the instigation of Messrs. Evan Owen…

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School Fund Dance

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

The promoters of the dance in aid of the Catholic School Fund, which is to be held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday, 22nd, have every reason to…

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Tumut Convent Ball

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 3

THE customary ball in aid of the Sister's of Mercy of St. Joseph's Convent, an event which is always a success and looked forward to with…

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Catholic Schools Fund Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

The ladies responsible for the management of the dance in aid of the Catholic School Fund, which ia to take place in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday next, feel…

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Public Opinion. the Music at the Hibernian Ball to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 3

Sir,—In regard to the offensive paragraph in a recent issue of the "Independent" respecting the music supplied for the Hibernian ball, I wish to…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 13. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) Theft at a Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 4

Henry Taylor was brought up on remand on a charge of stealing a felt hat, the property of Gordon Martin on August 9th, 1906…

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The Philharmonic Society the First Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

The short history of the present Wagga Philharmonic Society has already been published in the Press, and it need not be rehearsed in detail. Suffice it to state…

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Wagga Philharmonic Society. First Grand Concert. a Pronounced Success

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

The first concert of the Wagga Philharmonic Society took place at the Oddfellows' Hall, lost night, and attracted a large and representative…

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The Last of a Famous Concert Hall: the Demolition of the Great Arches of St. James's Hall

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 3

A very curious sight has presented itself recently (says an English paper) to the view of the wayfarer in Piccadilly or Regent-street. A little way past the Circus…

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The Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 8

A ball was subsequently held in the Oddfellows' Hall, at which here was again a large attendance, the building being too crowded to allow of dancing…

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Beaconsfield Ball

The Temora Star · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the Beaconsfield Cricket Club was held in Mrs MacKinlay's woolshed by town and country people, 40 couples being present…

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Cottee Hospital Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 2

The final balancing of accounts in connection with the ball held at Passlow's Hall, Cottee on the 3rd inst., in aid of the Wagga Hospital has shown…

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Hospital Ball at Cottee

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 2

We have been requested to state that £23 1/, the proceeds from the bull held at Mr. S. Passlow's residence, Coffee, on August 3rd, has been handed to…

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Church of England Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 2
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In the evening a minstrel entertainment and concert was held in the Oddfellows Hall in aid of St. Andrew's Church, and was very successful. For…

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