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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1893

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The E. C. C. C. Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 31 August 1893 · page 2

There was a capital attendance at the Church-street Hall on Tuesday evening on the occasion of the concert in aid of the Early-closing Cricket Club, and it…

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Masquerade Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 2

The masquerade ball which has been so prominently before the public for some weeks past eventuated on Thursday evening last, with fairly satisfactory results…

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Concert at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 3

On Wednesday evening last a very large audience greeted the performers at the Council Chambers, Unanderra, the occasion being a benefit concert to Mr. J…

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The Forthcoming Oddfellows Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 September 1893 · page 2

The plain and fancy dress ball to be held on Friday, 16th instant, to mark the celebration of the seventeenth anniversary of the Loyal Star of the South Lodge I.O.O.F.,…

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Bread and Butter Dance at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1893 · page 2

A "bread and butter dance," in aid of the funds of the local Benevolent Society, took place in the Oddfellows' Hall, Balli, on Friday night. The…

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Charity Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1893 · page 2

The hospital ball, which takes place on the 4th of next month should be made to hum; and there is little doubt intelligent management will, in relation to it, mean…

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Ball and Supper

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1893 · page 2

On Friday night last a complimentary (or return) bull and supper was tendered by a number of the ladies of Bombe to Mr. and Mrs. George Lack, of that…

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Good Templars' Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 September 1893 · page 2

The Good Templars' Lodge in Bulli appears to be a very live institution, at least judging by the frequency with which it is in evidence before the public; and…

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Cavalry Ball at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1893 · page 2

The fourth annual ball of the Illawarra Half Squadron (or better known as the Illawarra B Troop, the name having been recently changed) took…

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Shellharbour Poultry Show Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1893 · page 2

During the evening of the first day of the show the following programme was given by local visiting musical enthusiasts to a large audience. Pianoforte…

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Concert at Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1893 · page 2

A concert in aid of the local Football Club was held in the Skating Rink, Mt. Keira, on Monday evening, when a large number attended to enjoy the…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1893 · page 2

The seventeenth anniversary of the Loyal Star of the South Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U., Kiama, was celebrated on Friday evening last by a plain and fancy dress…

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The Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1893 · page 2

A meeting of the Hospital Ball Committee was held in the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon, there being a good attendance. Mrs. Fielder, as…

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Jerara Public School Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1893 · page 2

The concert which took place at the Jerara Public School on Friday last under the auspices of the above named School in aid of the prize fund was…

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The Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 September 1893 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with the Albert Memorial Hospital was held in the Town Hall last evening. The weather was not by any means…

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Concert at Nowra

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 September 1893 · page 2

On Thursday a party of ladies and gentlemen well known in Wollongong musical circles journeyed to Nowra for the purpose of giving an entertainment…

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Charity Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1893 · page 2

The most important event which has occurred this year in dancing circles took place on Wednesday evening last, when the annual Charity Ball, in aid of the funds of…

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The Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 October 1893 · page 2

A meeting of the committee in connection with the late Hospital Ball was held yesterday, when there were five ladies present. The secretary (Mrs…

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Benefit Concert to Mr. T. Rogerson

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 October 1893 · page 3

The concert tendered to Mr. T. Rogerson, who nan removed to Milton after a residence of many years in Wollongong, was held in the Town Hall last evening…

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Concert at Bellambi

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 2

A concert in aid of the Bellambi Brass Band was given in the Bellambi Music Hall on Saturday night. The hall was packed, every seat being occupied, and…

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