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1905
4 May 1905
An Evening at Lue.
At the Lue hall, on Easter Monday night, a social was held, the proceeds to go towards material for the private school, under Miss Minehan. About twenty couple took part in the dancing, Messrs. M. and Frank Brady conducting the programme. Music was provided by Miss Minehan, Misses Hickey (violin and piano), Messrs S.Keogh and Fenten (in turn). At intervals songs were rendered by Miss Minehan, Misses Hickey and A. Hickey (comic), Messrs. W. Ryan, W. Smith and Jack Jones. The writer desires to give special praise to the Misses Hickey for their prominent part in the musical section. During the night light refreshment was served. It was not until 3 a.m. that the company dispersed, everybody well satisfied with the enjoyment they had participated in. Mrs. Donnelly and Mrs. S. Keogh were the promoters, and promise to make this the beginning of a series of winter evening parties1
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1906
31 May 1906
Empire Day.
Miss Minehan's school picnic at Lue, set down to eventuate on May 24th (Empire Day), was postponed till Saturday last, owing to the unsettled state of the weather. Parents and visitors to the number or 67 put in an appearance, and enjoyed themselves. After the children had been attended to, and provided with fruit, sweets, and other good things supplied by the committee, a programme of sports for pupils was gone through, and other pastimes indulged in. As the shades of evening closed in the children, parents and visitors returned to the school room, where Mr. Ryan explained to the children the meaning of Empire Day, the necessity of being loyal to the Empire, to the King, and obedient and attentive to their teacher, impressing on them the advantages of a good education. Refreshments were then handed round by the good ladies of the committee, and then Miss Minehan arranged the children in proper order, and they sang several songs to the accompaniment of the piano, such as an action song, Japanese fan song, 'Good Old Jeff,' 'Two Little Girls in Blue,' and others, together with recitations. The parents all expressed pleasure at the progress the children are making under the guidance and teaching of Miss Minehan. Musical chairs, a laughable pastime, was indulged in by both children and parents. Songs were also rendered by Messrs. Seymour and Laverty, and Misses Doggett and Ryan. A vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Minehan and the committee of ladies. One of the most enjoyable evenings that ever took place at Lue, then terminated by the children singing "God Save the King." It is understood the people of Lue intend to enlarge the school room for Miss Minehan, in order to make room for the increasing number of pupils, thus showing that that lady has won the goodwill and esteem of all the people of that locality2
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19 July 1906
Dance at Lue.
(From our Correspondent.)
A very enjoyable dance was held in Miss Minehan's private school, on the 6th inst., to raise funds for the children's picnic, which proved a great success. The hall was tastefully decorated by Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Elston and Miss Minehan. Dancing commenced at 8 o'clock and was kept going with vigor until the small hours of morning. Messrs. F. Grady (Havilah) and J. Fenton (Camboon) carried out the duties of M.C. in a most efficient manner. Excellent music was supplied by Miss Minehan (piano), Misses Hickey (2) violin with piano accompaniment, supplied by Mr. A. Hickey, and Messrs. J. Fenton, S. Keogh, C. Laurence and R. Pickett (violin) Secretary W. Ryan and his willing committee deserve great praise for the way they worked to make the dance a success. The refreshments, which were all that could be desired, were supplied by Mesdames P. Donnelly, E Hyde, P. Waters, W. Ryan, W. Walsh, S. Keogh, J. Doggett and W. Elston. A large number of visitors were present from Camboon, Havilah, Bara, Pyangle, Dungaree, and Mudgee. Songs were rendered during the evening by Messrs. A. Hickey, which caused much amusement, W. Ryan, C. Laurence, and Miss Minehan; also a part song by Miss Hickey, Mr. A. Hickey and J. Fenton. The following is a description of the dresses: -
Mrs. W. Ambler (Dungaree) ... Cream satin and pink trimmings
" " J. Doggett ... Black voile skirt, black silk bodice, with sequin trimmings
" " W. Ryan (Dungaree) ... Black satin, lace trimmings
" " D. L. Ryan (Dungaree) ... Black voile, silk trimmings
" " P. Donnelly ... Black silk voile, pink silk trimmings and black bebe ribbon
" " W. Walsh ... Black crepoline, pink silk trimmings
" " J. Walsh ... Green velvet, white satin trimmings, and corsage of pale pink roses
" " W. Elston ... Black voile, silk trimmings
" " Joyce ... Black lustre and lace trimmings
Miss Grady (Havilah) ... White silk, white ribbon, and lace trimmings
" " Walsh ... Pink Pongee muslin, pink ribbon and lace
" " Hickey (Pyangle) ... Blue silk
" " E. Hickey (Pyangle) ... Cream silk
" " Minehan ... White Pongee muslin, trimmed with pink silk and lace
" " Brennan ... Brown silk voile and white satin trimmings
" " Pryor ... Black velvet and white lace
" " Cook ... White voile skirt, white silk bodice and lace trimmings
" " G. Pryor ... Grey tweed costume, white satin trimmings3
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25 October 1906
School Picnic at Lue.
(From our Correspondent.)
Miss Minehan's school picnic and prize distribution eventuated at the schoolroom on Saturday, October 6th, and was largely attended by the parents and friends, as well as the children. Visitors were present from Dungaree, Pyangle, Bara, Tong Bong and Havilah. Mr. Chapman, station master at Lue, presented the prizes, and he also complimented Miss Minehan on her choice of beautiful presents. During the day there was a programme of sports, viz., foot races, sack races, skipping competition, musical chairs, etc. It was arranged so that every child should win a toy or a trinket of some kind. The greatest novelty of the day was the may-pole dance, which was performed by the girls attending the school, and Miss Minehan deserves the greatest praise for the creditable way in which the dance was performed. Refresh ments were in abundance, including fruit and lollies. As the evening closed in the children, parents, and which was prettily decorated with flowers and evergreens by Miss Mine han, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ambler, and Mr. and Mrs. P. Donnelly, where the children sang songs and played the piano, under the careful guidance of Miss Minehan, and were warmly en cored for their singing. At 9 o'clock the children all retired, happy and tired. About 20 couples then took pos-session of the floor, and dancing was indulged in until 12 o'clock, when all dispersed after spending a most enjoyable time. First-class music was supplied for the dance by Miss Amy Minehan, our popular teacher (piano), and Messrs. S. Keogh and J. Oakley (violin). Mr. A. Batten made an efficient M.C. Much praise is due to Miss Minehan for the creditable way in which she carried out every thing on that day, and at the conclusion three cheers were given for her, also her secretary and committee. The proceedings terminated with the singing of "God Save the King."
Too much praise cannot be given to Miss Minehan, not only for the way in which she worked to make everybody enjoy themselves at the picnic, but for the way her pupils are brought on at school. People who have lived In Lue for the last 40 years say she is the best teacher we have ever had4
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1907
9 May 1907
A Lue Ball.
The R.C. Church, Lue, will be the scene of a grand ball on Friday evening, 17th instant. The function is in aid of Miss Minehan's school picnic, which eventuates on Empire Day5
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30 May 1907
Empire Day at Lue.
Empire day was celebrated at Miss Minehan's private school at Lue, by the holding of a picnic, at which there were 40 children present. During the day races were run for prizes. Songs and recitations appropriate of the occasion, were rendered by the pupils of the school. As a memento of the occasion, each child was made the recipient of a present. Mr. A. Chapman, stationmaster at Lue, addressed the children, impressing on them that it was a grand thing to live under the flag that meant liberty and freedom. At night a social was held, those attending greatly enjoying themselves6
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