The Last Dance
DURING the occupancy of the city of Moscow by the French army, a party of officers and soldiers determined to have a military levee and for this purpose chose the deserted…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1885
20 stories in Southern Highlands's papers
New Theatre for Sydney
THE foundation stone was laid last Tuesday by the Mayor of Her Majesty's Theatre and Grand Opera House, which is to be crected at the north-eastern corner of Pitt…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Proposed Band Contest. to the Editor of the Bowral Free Press
SIR,—Kindly allow me a short space in your valuable paper to make a suggestion. The Moss Vale Show will be opened in March next. Would it not be advisable to offer a…
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THE above society met on Monday, and was fairly attended. The Rev. R. Jennings gave a short address. He remarked that the death of Mrs. Parker that day had cast quite a shadow…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Proposed Band Contest. to the Editor of the Bowral Free Press
SIR,—I notice in last week's issue that some person, sigining himself "Music," has suggested a band contest. It certainly seems that "Music" has not had much experience…
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THE usual monthly meeting was held in the Mittagong Wesleyan Church on Thursday night. The Rev. C. Olden occupied the chair. In the absence of the usual player,…
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THE bachelors of Bowral—at least a number of them who are devotees of Terpsichore —anxious for an evening's jollity and merriment, have organised a…
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THE lovers of the light fantastic enjoyed themselves to their utmost capacity of Friday evening last at a ball given by some of the bachelors of Bowral. There were twenty…
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THE usual fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday last. There was a very good attendance and the meeting was an interesting and successful one. The Rev. C. Olden,…
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IN order to raise sufficient funds to give the youngsters attending the Bowral public school a roaring treat prior to the breakingup for the midwinter vacation, Mr. Henry…
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A SUBSORIPTION BALL, was, held in Canterbury Hall, Mittagong, on Wednesday evening last, under the auspices of Mr. Peter Murphy, of the Commercial Hotel. The chief…
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ON Friday evening last the Moss Vale members of the returned Soudan contingent—Messrs. Smith, Moore, and Ritter—were entertained by the Moss Vale Volunteer…
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IN celebration of the memorable Battle o the Boyne, so dear to the hearts of all loyal Orangemen, the Bowral Orange Lodge, No 109, have decided to have a tea meeting and…
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THE usual fortnightly meeting in connection with the Bowral Primitive Methodist Band of Hope, was held in the church on Monday evening last. The president, the Rev. B. Kenny, delivered an…
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THE banquet and concert in connection with the opening of the new school of arts at Bowral not having proved a financial success, the committee resolved to hold a monster tea meeting and promenade…
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THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above society was held last Monday evening. Mr. S. Frost presided and delivered a suitable address on the evils of intemperance. A song, "He Knows,"…
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THE object of the tea meeting and concert organised by the Primitive Methodist body, and held in the school of arts on Wednesday evening last,was stated in the Rev. Kenny's address,delivered at the concert…
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THE members of the Bowral Brass Band, actuated by a laudable desire to assist the needy, and at the same time to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of their late bandmaster Mr. G…
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A [?]ALL and supper is to be held in Canterbury Hall, Mittagong, on Monday night next, November 9th., under the auspices of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows. We have reason to behave that it will…
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THE Bowral public school children, assisted by lady and gentlemen amatwur friends, gave a successful concert at the school of arts on Friday evening, December 4th. The room was well…
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