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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

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Rifle Club Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

There was a very good attendance at the Albion Park Rifle Club Ball in the Agricultural Hall on the night of the 29th ul[?]o., notwithstanding that it had been…

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Charity Ball. It Will Positively Be Held

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

THE Committee having in hand the managing of affairs connected with the above ball have decided that it shall positively he held on Wednesday night next, 10th August…

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The Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the ball committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association was hold in the council chamber yesterday. The balance-sheet as submitted by the…

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Bulli and Woonona News. Convent School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 2

The Oddfellows' Hall was packed from stage to door on Friday night on the occasion of the annual concert of the pupils of the local Convent School. For…

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Concert at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 2

A concert in aid of the funds of the Unanderra Cricket Club was held in the council chamber on Wednesday evening. The fact that the concert had been…

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R.C. Picnic and Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

THE "Catholic Press" refers as follows to the above event, held at Gerringong on Monday last:— The annual picnic and ball at Gerringong…

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Roman Catholic Picnic and Ball. CONTRIBUTED

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 2

THE annual picnic and sports in connection with the Roman Catholic Church, Gerringong, was held on Monday, the 16th August. The weather was threatening rain…

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Crawley Forest Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 2

THERE was an large attendance at the Mission Room on Tuesday evening last, when the August meeting of the above was held. An interesting programme of songs,…

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Masks and Faces. the Artists' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 2

Hearing that the Artists' Ball in Sydney was to be patronised by a couple of Wollongong…

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Ball at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1898 · page 2

THE Annual Ball in connection with the Jamberoo School of Arts, postponed from Wednesday night, was held on Friday night, was held on Friday night last and was a…

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Helensburgh Town Band. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 September 1898 · page 2

SIR,—A town band was formed here about twelve month ago, obtaining its support from the business people and resident of the district since its formation. The…

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Our Dapto Letter. R.c. Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 September 1898 · page 2

The event of the week was the hall in aid of the building fund of the Roman Catholic Church, which came off on Monday evening after a postponement from…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 3

THE above ball in connection with the 21st anniversary of the Loyal Star of the South Lodge of Oddfellows took place in the Oddfellows' hall on Wednesday night last,…

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Our Dapto Letter. Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 3

The veteran comic vocalist and minstrel, Mr T. Rogerson, was tendered a complimentary benefit minstrel entertainment in the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday…

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The Town Band

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 September 1898 · page 2

We are glad to learn that members of the Wollongong Town Band have decided to reassert themselves and become more in evidence than they have been for some…

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Tea-meeting and Concert at Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 September 1898 · page 2

On Monday evening last, at the Paragon Hall, Helensburgh, the annual tea-meeting and conceit in connection with the Church of England took place, and financially and…

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Lancers Ball at Berry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1898 · page 2

WRITING in last Saturday's "shoalhaven News," Ina," (presumably a lady) has the following rather amusing sketch:— The Lancers' Ball at Berry on the 2nd…

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Mr. Nicholson and the Helensburgh Brass Band. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 2

SIR,—Kindly allow me a little spare to refer to the letter sent by Mr. Nicholson, M.L.A., to the Heleneburgh Brass Band. The committee of that…

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Band Concert at Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 2

The Helensburgh Brass Band held a concert and social to celebrate its anniversary and help to liquidate a debt of about £30 due on instalments. In the absence of…

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Concert at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

A concert in connection with St. Francis Xavier's Church was given at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening in the presence of a small audience. Mrs. Tierney's…

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