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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1894

103 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 6

Minstrel Entertainment and Concert

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 April 1894 · page 3

ON Monday evening, in the Oddfellows' Hall, a minstrel entertainment and concert was given by the Oriental Minstrel Troope of Sydney, [?]ssisted by several…

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Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 2

A very enjoyable meeting of the above Society was held in the W[?]leyan School Room on Thursday night last. The night being fine, a very large gathering as…

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Select Poetry. After the Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 4

A last word in the vestibule, A touch of taper fingers; A scent of roses sweet and cool, When she has gone, still lingers…

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The Town Band at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last the members of the Wollongong Town Band gave a vocal and instrumental concert in the Carrington Hall, Albion Park. Mr. James…

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Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 2

The Golden Stairs and School of Arts Fund Concert took place in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night last, and is freely spoken of as one of the most successful…

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The "Golden Stairs" and School of Arts Concert

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 2

THE above entertainment which was to have taken place on the 7th of March and also on the 21st of the same month. eventuated on Monday night last after…

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The Wollongong Band at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1894 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last the members of the Wollongong Town Band gave a vocal and instrumental concert in the Carrington Hall, Albion Park…

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Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 April 1894 · page 2

The Oddfellows' Hall, Bulli, was crowded on Saturday night on the occasion of the concert in aid of Mr. George Gunn, who some 16 months ago was very severely…

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Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1894 · page 2

At the Reading Room, Rombo, on Tuesday evening last a very delightful meeting of the above Society took place. The attendance was so huge that the room was…

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Illawarra Junior Cricket Club Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 April 1894 · page 2

A concert in aid of the funds of the Illawarra Junior Cricket Club was held in the Church-street Hall last evening, and proved very enjoyable…

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Jamberoo School of Arts Concert

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 3

THE appearance of the weather on the 19th did not predict very well for the success of the concert on the following night (Friday). However, the charge in…

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Kiama Swimming Club. a Successful Smoke Concert

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 May 1894 · page 2

AT the invitation of Alderman S. S. Wells (President of the Kiama Swimming Club) between fifty and sixty members of the Club assembled at the Brighton…

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Concert at Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 May 1894 · page 3

The band gave their second annual concert on Monday night, and the tastefully decorated hall was crowded by an orderly and appreciative audience, who…

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Concert at Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 May 1894 · page 2

All entertainment arranged for the benefit of Mr. James Richards (one of the first residents of Helensburgh) upon whom the hand of fate has passed…

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Bombo Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1894 · page 2

A very pleasant meeting of the above Society was held in the Reading Room, Bombo, on Tuesday evening last. There was as usual a large attendance. The chair…

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Concert at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1894 · page 2

The concert in aid of the Foxground Church of England, and the Sabbath School connected with the same, took place at Gorringong on Friday evening, 11th May…

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Town Band

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1894 · page 2

The Town Band will perform the following programme on the Brighton Lawn to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2.30. 1, Grand March (Petti); 2 selection "I…

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Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1894 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the above society took place in the School Hall on Tuesday evening last. when there was a good attendance. The…

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Hospital Ball at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1894 · page 2

About 35 couples assembled in the Oddfellows' Hall at Bulli on Thursday evening, the occasion being a ball in aid of the Cottage Hospital, and one and all…

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Albion Park Oddfellows' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1894 · page 2

The annual social in connection with the Albion Park Oddfellows took place on Thursday evening last, May 24th, and may be classed as one of the most successful…

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