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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1892

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Panic in a Theatre

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1892 · page 4

London, Monday.—A serious catastrophe occurred at the Theatre Royal, Gates head, in county Durham, on Saturday night, where a pant[?]mine was…

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Band Contest at Wollongong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1892 · page 2

The band contest which commenced on Friday was continued and concluded on Saturday on the Agricultural Association Grounds, Wollongong, The weather was…

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The Band Contest. a Monster Success. the Fourth Regiment Band Wins. Model (Adamstown) Band Second, and Bathurst Third. Wollongong Band Clean Out of It

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 January 1892 · page 2

The great hand contest, which had been creating a vast amount of interest locally for some time past, eventuated on Friday and Saturday last, at the show grounds,…

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The Band Contest. Judge's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1892 · page 2

THE fallowing report hits been furnished by Mr. Pegson, judge of the late Band Contest. It shows in detail how he arrived at his decision:—…

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The Band Contest. Judge's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 3

THE following report has been furnished by Mr. Pogson, judge of the late Band Contest. It shows in detail how he arrived at his decision in the special events:—…

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Band of Hope

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1892 · page 2

A very enjoyable entertainment was given on Friday evening last in the Primitive Methodist Church by the members of the Band of Hope connected with the…

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Town Band at Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 2

According to arrangement, the Wollongong Town Band held an open-air concert at Keira on Monday night last, when a large gathering put in an…

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Band Contest Medal

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

There is now on view in Mr. James Wilmot's shop window a fine sample of goldsmith's work in the shape of a trophy intended for presentation to Mr…

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The Band Contest Balance. to Be Kept for Another Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a dozen or so of the guarantors in connection with the late Band Contest met at the Commercial [?]el, to decide what should be done with the…

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Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1892 · page 2

The concert and social in aid of St. Joseph's Convent, Bulli, eventuated on Friday evening last in the Odd Fellows' Hall, and notwithstanding that a large…

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The Town Band. Appeal to the Public

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 2

The executive officers of the Town Baud—a most deserving public institution—are making an appeal for financial assistance and have issued the following circular:—…

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Kenning Relief Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 3

I am pleased to be able to report that not with standing the bad times the efforts put forth on behalf of William Kenning by the committee composed of the Corrimal…

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Helensburgh. Free Gardeners' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 2

On Friday night a very successful ball eventuated in Rickett's Paragon Hall. There was a large attendance, sixty-four couples being frequently on the flour at…

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Wollongong Town Band

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 11

The Wollongong Town Band is sadly in need of financial assistance just now. The officers of the Band have made an appeal to the public, and it having been suggested…

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The Odd Fellows' Ball at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 10

A lady contributor from Albion Park forwards us the following particulars of the most striking dresses worn on the occasion of the Odd Fellows' ball, on Easter…

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Hospital Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 May 1892 · page 2

A most-successful concert in aid of the Bulli Hospital fund was held at the Odd Fellows' Hall in that locality on Saturday evening. The concert was arranged for by…

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Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1892 · page 2

Last Monday evening another very successful concert took place in the Church of England Schoolroom, in aid of the School prize fund. The weather being delightful…

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Concert at Balgownie

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 May 1892 · page 2

A most successful concert, in aid of William Kenning, who lost his eyesight in Mount Pleasant colliery not long ago, took place in the Mission Hall, Balgownie, on…

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Odd Fellows (G.u.o.) Dinner and Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1892 · page 2

The Star of the South Lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, celebrated their first anniversary in the evening by a dinner and ball at the Centennial Hall. The…

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Military Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 June 1892 · page 2

The annual ball under the auspices of the non-commissioned officers of No. 6 Battery, V.A., eventuated on Tuesday evening last in the Town Hall, and…

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