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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

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The Masonic Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 9 June 1906 · page 3

This annual function was equal to the best of Cootamundra's creditably conducted social reunions. The Town Hall was a pretty picture for the occasion the state being dressed…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1906 · page 2

St. Michael's Literary Society held a most successful euchre party and dance in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening last. There were about fifty-five…

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Masonic Ball Another Big Success

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 9 June 1906 · page 2

WHY does it always rain when the Masons hold their ball They are, in this respect, nearly as unfortunate as the Show. However, the ball was a…

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Band Social

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 4

On Wednesday evening, in spite of a cold wot night, a large number of people put in an appearance at the Band Social. There were fully 35 couples…

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Juvenile Dance

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 3

On Friday night the juvenile dance took place, nearly 400 people putting in an appearance. The children enjoyed themselves immensely till 10…

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Hospital Ball

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 3

The annual ball and supper in aid of the Tumut Cottage Hospital eventuated in O'Brien's Tumut Hall on the evening of Thursday last, and…

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Lake Albert Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 4

The Lake Hall was packed on Friday evening, the attraction being a concert and dramatic entertainment in aid of the Religious Hall, the…

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The Band

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 June 1906 · page 3

At the public meeting on Friday night, the Mayor presiding, an advisory committee of subscribers to the band fund was appointed, with Mr. G. Conway as…

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Hospital Ball at Gobarralong. Very Large Attendance

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

ON Wednesday night the annual ball at Gobbarralong in aid of the Gundagai Hospital was held in Mr. Quilter's large woolshed, and was a delightful…

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Citizens' Band

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 2

Preparations for the Citizens' Band social, to be held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday next, in aid of the Band, are now in full swing. The…

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Citizen's Band Social

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 2

Preparations for the social to be held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday next in aid of the Citizen's Band, are now in full swing. The Committee and promoters…

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Hibernian Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 3

Those who attended the annual ball of the Cootamundra Branch of the C. H. Benefit Society, in the Town Hall on Tuesday, were enthusiastic in their praise…

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Gobarralong Ball. Effort for the Hospital

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 2

HAD a stranger struck Quilter's wool shed at Gobarralong on Wednesday night last his feelings would be lightly summed up as those of…

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H.A.C.B.S. Ball at Ganmain

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 3

The fourth annual ball under the auspices of the Ganmain branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, was held in the Federal Hall on Friday, the 8th inst.,…

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Valedictory Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

In the Masonic Hall, last evening, a complimentary valedictory euchre party and dance was tendered Messrs. F. N. Gardiner (clerk with Messrs…

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Benevolent Society's Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

At a fairly large meeting of the ladies of the Wagga Benevolent Society Committee yesterday afternoon, it was decided to postpone the projected…

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Citizens' Band Social

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 June 1906 · page 2

A most successful social was held at the Masonic Hall last night, in aid of the funds of the Citizens' Band. Between 80 and 90 couples were present,…

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The Citizens' Band Social

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 June 1906 · page 2

A most successful social evening was held in the Masonic Hall last evening in connection with the Citizens' Band. There was a splendid attendance, over 80 couples…

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The Town Band Social

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 2

THE annual social in aid of the Gundagai Town Band took place in Tracey's hall on Tuesday night. The attendance was limited to about 25…

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The Band Ball

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 2

IT'S a funny world we live in. Our town band furnishes a striking instance of the vagaries of the people. In the band our town has a body…

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