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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Scene fn a Cork Theatre

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 1

London, Tuesday.—At the Cork Theatre, during a performance of the military comic opera "The Dandy Fifth," the occupants of the gallery,…

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Grand Concert

The Mittagong Argus · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last, at the Canterbury Hall, the annual concern in connection with St. Stephen’s Sunday School, was given by the pupils…

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Dance

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

Mr. Hopwood held his usual dance on Thursday night last, which was quite up to the average. The night being cool, the dancers had a good opportunity of…

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Promenade Concert

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

A promenade concert, arranged by Miss Hose Morgan, enlivened the proceedings during the evening. The first item was a pianoforte selection by Mr. Cecil…

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Band of Hope

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 3

The United Methodist Band of Hope held its first meeting in the School Hall, Bendooley-street, on Tuesday night, commencing at 7.30 o'clock. The Rev. M…

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Short Story. In a Boat Swing. Grand Carnival in the Zoo Grounds. Royal Artillery Band. Illuminations

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 5

SUCH, with much more of a like nature, could be read on the large pink posters outside the Zoo grounds at Railton, a town…

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Mittagong. Concert and Social

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

A highly successful social in connection with the Anniversary of the Mittagong Methodist Church, was held on Wednesday evening. The church was comfortably…

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a Unique Four-in-band

Robertson Advocate · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 5

There are three girls in New Brunswick who devoted a good part of their leisure time to rearing and training turtles. They have about three dozen of them now, and…

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Bundanoon. Cricketer' Concert

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 3

A very successful concert was held in the public hall, Bandanoon, on Saturday night last, which resulted in about £4 being placed to the cricketers' fund, which is a very…

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Band Concert

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 2

The concert, organised by the Association Brass Band, and held in the School of Arts, on Tuesday, evening last, was an undeniable success. The secretary, Mr…

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Concert at Robertson

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

A concert in connection with the Robertson School of Arta wu held on Friday evening last, at which there was a very large attendance, the hall…

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Fire Brigade Ball

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 2

The Moss Vale Fire Brigade will hold their annual plain and fancy dress ball at the Moss Vale hall on Friday night. The Moss Vale Brass Band will be in attendance…

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ROBERTSON. Concert

Bowral Free Press · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 2

A highly successful concert in aid of the piano fund was held in the School of Arts on Friday night last, the total takings amounting to £12. The following…

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The Marie Narelle Concert

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

Of the many concerts which have from time to time been held within the four walls of the Bowral School of Arts we feel safe in saying that not one has superseded in…

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Kiss Marie Narelle's Concert Co. at Bowral

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 2

Miss Marie Narelle's high class concert company gave an excellent entertainment in the Bowral School of Arts on Thursday evening last. There…

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Miss Marle Nar[?]lle's Concert Co. at Bowral

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 2

Miss Marie Narelle's high class concert company gave an excellent entertainment in the Bowral School of Arts on Thursday evening last. There…

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Horrible Slaughter. the Whole Band Decapitated

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 6

A sensational story comes from Merauke, the new settlement in Dutch New Guinea. It appears that the Dutch Government recently…

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Gas Explosion at a Theatre. People Knocked Down and Trampled Upon

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 3

Melbourne, Saturday.—The local theatre at Tarnagulla was the scene last night of a gas explosion, which caused a great sensation amongst the…

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Coronation Day. Bowral's Programme. a Whole Day's Sports. Patriotic Concert and Social at Night

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 14 June 1902 · page 2

A public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Bowral, on Wednesday evening, to discuss the question of fitly celebrating the declaration of peace and Coronation…

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