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Off She Goes

Posted on 03/04/2020 by Heather

From a Police Report in the Sydney Herald, 2nd of September 1833 EIizabeth Fisher, Matthew Fisher, and Hamilton Murray, belonging to the Waterloo, were charged with dancing a reel on the King’s Wharf, at the hour of eleven overnight, to … Continue reading →

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Auld Robin Grey

Posted on 03/04/2020 by Heather

From a Police Report in the Sydney Gazette, 28th of January 1837 William Lee, with a vest of plush buttoned over his chest, which blushed at the position both of itself and master, was called upon to account for singing … Continue reading →

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The King of the Cannibal Islands

Posted on 21/02/2020 by Heather

From a Police Report in the Sydney Herald, 10th of June 1832 Ann Roberts, a dab at culinary preparation, was charged by her master with continually annoying him, and quoting extracts from the times of Helfogabalus down to the King … Continue reading →

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Drops of Brandy

Posted on 19/02/2020 by Heather

From a Police Report in the Sydney Herald, 3rd of January 1833 TUESDAY. – Ann Painter was placed at the bar on the following charge, brought against her by her lord and master:- Having retired to bed at an early … Continue reading →

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Michael Wiggins

Posted on 19/02/2020 by Heather

This version transcribed from Fentum’s Annual Collection of Twenty-four Favorite Dances For the Year 1810, down an octave with flattened C in bar 4. From a police report in the Sydney Herald, 22nd of April, 1833 Paddy Cary was charged with … Continue reading →

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Statement of Significance

Posted on 30/01/2018 by Heather

The History of Dance and Music in Australia 1788 -1840  provides an unique insight into the social and cultural life of people in the early European colony, at all levels of society.  It comprises a collection of dance instructions and … Continue reading →

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Special Events 2024

Posted on 15/08/2016 by Heather

Jane Austen Dance for the Australian Heritage Festival When: 26 April, 2024Time: 7:30-9:30pm +tea & cakeWhere: The Hills District Community Centre.291 Dawson Parade, ARANA HILLS, QLD 4054Cost: $4.00 online or cash at the door.Part of Moreton Bay Council’s Healthy & … Continue reading →

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Sailor’s Hornpipe

Posted on 10/02/2011 by Heather

January 21, 1788. The Governor accompanied by Capt. Hunter & some other officers went in Boats to examine Port Jackson….The next day one of the Party took a fife on Shore played several tunes to the Natives who were highly … Continue reading →

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