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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1914

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Agricultural Ball

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1914 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of ladies was held at the School of Arts, Nowra, on Saturday afternoon, to arrange for the catering for the annual ball, to be held on Wednesday,…

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Dignam's Greek Ball

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 15 May 1914 · page 2

As a result of the generous issue of invitations there was a large attendance at Dignam's'Creek ball on Friday last. The hospitality of Dignam's…

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A Sweet Little Cap. with an Embroidered Band

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1914 · page 6

A very pretty little cap may be made in this style. It is very simple, merely a straight band round the face and the crown slightly gathered into it…

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Euchre party and Dance

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 1

The euchre party and dance held on Wednesday night in aid of the local School of Arts was the most successful effort…

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West's Crown Theatre. a Splendid Attraction

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1914 · page 9

Mr. F. V. West will present to theatre-goers of Shoalhaven a novel entertainment to-morrow and two following nights, when "Gascoigne," the Napoleon of magic and…

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The Ball

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 2

The ball was well attended, about 50 couples taking part in the dancing. Takings at the door reached £12 odd. Mr. A. T. Byrne, of Nerrigundah,…

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"The" Ball

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 4

The claim by the management that the Sh[?] Agricultural Society's ball is "the ball of the season" should again be amply proven on Wednesday…

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R C.Ball

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 4

A successful ball was held at Kan garoo Valley last Thursday week in aid of the local R.C. Church. Mr, J. Fleming directed the ceremonies, and…

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Brooks' Day! Great Success of the Bega School of Arts' Procession, Sports & BALL

Southern Star · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 2

Brilliant sunshine, with a beautiful crisp air, and crowded streets, witnessed the start of the procession in connection with the School of Arts…

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Agricultural Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 6

As again demonstrating the popularity of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society's ball, a large crowd assembled in the Nowra School of Arts hall on…

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Agricultural Ball

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

As again demonstrating the popularity of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society's ball, a large crowd assembled in the Nowra School of Arts hall on…

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The Agricultural Dance. [To the Editor.}

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

SIR—The annual ball of the Agriculture Society, it appears, was not [?] successful, financially, as formerly, I don't know of any particular…

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Letters to Princess. Tale of Theatre Visits. Anonymous Baronet

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 3

Reference to an anonymous baronet was made at Westminster Police Court, London, when the hearing of a charge of sending blackmailing letters to a Princess, preferred,…

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The Agricultural Ball. a Great Success

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 2

Though the annual ball of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society, held in the Nowra School of Arts last Wednesday, showed a falling-off in attendance as compared with…

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"Puffs" in Pictures. Boy's Shot with Toy Pistol. Fate of Girl Playmate

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 3

That he seemed rather gay and laughed over it was the remark made by a witness in reference to Thomas Henry Spencer, a boy of 16, who is at present in custody charged with murdering Catherine Butler, aged 15, of…

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Roman Catholic Ball

The Bega Budget · Saturday 4 July 1914 · page 2

This popular annual fixture came off on Wednesday night and was quite the success it was expected to be. The utter…

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Concert and Dance at the Naval College

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 July 1914 · page 11

A most successful concert and dance, in aid of the Berry Hospital, was held in the Naval College on Friday evening last…

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Captain's Point. Concert and Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 1

A concert and ball was held in [?] Gymnasium building (in connection with the Royal Naval College at Jervis Bay) in aid of the Hospital at Berry, on…

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The Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 1

The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, being draped with flags, bunting, etc. Suspended from the centre of the ceiling was a large bell-shaped…

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Bemboka Catholic Ball

The Bega Budget · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 2

The ever popular ball in aid of the R.C. Church funds was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night. The hall was very…

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