Benefit Concert

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Event Benefit Concert
Venue Victoria Theatre (1891-), Newcastle, NSW
First Date 22 May 1892
Last Date 22 May 1892
Dates Estimated No
Status Community
World Premiere No
Description "Roll Up, and Assist the Needy."
The Adamstown Brass Band, who will render choice selections; also the Lambton and Adamstown Choirs, who will contribute some sterling pieces of music.
"Appeals to your charity will be made by the hon. members, Messrs. Eden and Melville, on behalf of the Widow Keliher, of Adamstown, whose husband died recently, leaving her in delicate health, with three children." (Afternoon event in Adamstown, with associated evening event at the Victoria Theatre.)
Then, in the evening the Choirs and Band will appear, together with the noted 4th Regiment Band. Also, several of the district's popular Singers will take part, including Mrs. Jones, of Stockton, Miss Williams, Miss Jenkins, and others. The Hon. Ninian Melville has Kindly consented to preside."
Description Source Advertisement
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Music
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Dan Barry Lessee
Resources
Further Information "N.B. - Trams will leave the city for suburbs at half-past 9."
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper
Mapping Hunter Project
Event Identifier 134120
Dataset AusStage