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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

75 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 4

Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the Kiama Wesleyan Band of hope was held was held in the Wesleyan Lecture Hall on Good Friday night. The attendance was good, the…

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Mr. Carters' Concert Company

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

HE above Company put in an appearance here during the holidays, and duly per[?] at Gerringong and Kiama, as announced—at the former place, on…

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Ball at Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 2

A very successful ball was held in the Paragon Hall, Helensburgh, on Monday evening, and was attended by 50 or 60 couples. Excellent music was supplied by…

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Concert at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 2

The concert in aid of the hall fund of the Civilian Rifle Club was held in the Agricultural Hall, Dapto, on Wednesday evening, and was in every way a decided success…

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Correspondence. Mr. Carter's Concert. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1898 · page 2

SIR—In the report in your issue of the 13th Inst. of the concert given at Kiama in aid of the Kiama School of Arts, by Mr. Carter's Concert Company, reference is…

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Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 May 1898 · page 2

A very successful concert was held at the Oddfellows Hall, Bulli, on Saturday evening, with the object of raising funds for the erection of a monument to the…

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Concert at Bellambi

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 3

A well-organized and successful concert was held at Bellambi on Friday evening as a benefit to Mr. M. Northey. There was a capital audience, and everything…

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Concert at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

There was only a moderate attendance at the Duvalli concert ab the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, but those who were present had the pleasure of enjoying an…

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Benefit Concert at Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 2

The Reading Hall at Mount Kembla was filled to overflowing on Friday night, when Mr. George-Osborne, jun., who has frequently assisted at entertainments…

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Concert at Mount Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

A concert in aid of the Wesleyan Church at Mount Keira took place in that building on Wednesday evening, and, despite the unfavorable weather, was well attended…

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Masquerade Ball at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 2

On Friday evening (writes our correspondent) the promoters of the masquerade ball brought off their much spoken-of entertainment, and whether it…

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Prof. Mackay's National Concert Company

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

A crowded house, a first-class entertainment, and vociferous and frequently repeated demonstrations of appreciation—these were the conditions…

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Concert at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

A complimentary concert was tendered to Mr. G. Osborne, jun. (under the auspices of the Corrimal branch of the Good Templars Lodge) on Friday…

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The Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

On Wednesday last the sub-committee appointed to manage the annual ball in connection with the Wollongong Agricultural Society met in the council chamber,…

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Annual Military Ball. a Brilliant Spectacle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1898 · page 2

THE annual military Ball in connection with the Kiama Infantry Company took place in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening last. The ball was a brilliant…

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Agricultural Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 2

Yesterday a meeting of the committee was held at the Council Chambers, when there were present: Messrs. C. W. Prott (in the chair), Walker and Beatson; Mesdames…

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The Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 2

The Agricultural Society's ball ia recognised as the principal social event of the year in Wollongong, and the fixture for Friday evening next is being looked…

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Ball At Berry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1898 · page 3

THE matrons of Berry and Coolangatta gave R successful ball in the School of Arts Hall at Berry on Thursday night. It was attended by visitor, from Nowra, Kiama,…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1898 · page 2

We give our readers a final reminder respecting the ball which is to be held a the Town Hall to-morrow evening in aid of the Wollongong A. and H. Society…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with the Wollongong A. and H. Society was held at the Town Hall last night and proved very successful. The attendance numbered…

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