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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1900

154 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 8

Berry Convent Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1900 · page 3

THE annual ball in aid of St. Joseph's Convent, Berry, hold in the School of Arts Hall on Wednesday night, was a great success. Mr. P. Seage, secretary and the…

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Remarks by Metropolitan Artistes. in Regard to the Recent Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1900 · page 2

Miss Josephine O'Reilly gives the Illawarraites credit for their splendid hall, high musical culture, and general good management of concerts. She and Miss…

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The Grand Concert. a Pronounced Success. the Large Hall Crowded

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1900 · page 2

The Town Hall was crowded on Tuesday night when the long looked-for concert in aid of the Agricultural Society eventuated. At 7.30 p.m. the doors…

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Wollongong Town Band

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 2

The third meeting called by the members of the 'Wollongong Town Band on Friday evening to give the townspeople an opportunity of deciding on what steps…

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The Agricultural Annual Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with the above association, which is to be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 15th, promises to be one of the most enjoyable…

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The Late Agricultural Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

The hon. secretaries of the late concert have kindly given us the following particulars showing the receipts of the concert he ld on 24th July ultimo:—Income, £38…

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Tea and Concert at the Village

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1900 · page 2

A TEA AND CONGERT in aid of the Weslayan Church at Berry was hald at Brougtano Village recently, Mr. G Thompson was the prime mover, and the event was successful…

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St. Mary's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1900 · page 2

At a meeting hold recently at St. Mary's Convent, it was decided to organise movements to reduce the debt on the building. The first of those will be a social in the…

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Concert at Brownsville

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 2

On Monday night in the Brownsville Music Hall a most successful concert eventuated in aid of the Indian Famine Fund. Mr. F. O'Donnell, J.P., Mayor…

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Wollongong A. H. & I. Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 2

The annual ball of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Association was held in the Town Hall on last Wednesday night. The hall was tastefully and neatly…

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Picnic and Ball. Two Successful Events

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 August 1900 · page 2

THE annual picnic in connection with the Roman Catholic Church, Gerringong, was held at the School of Arts grounds, under most favourable circumstances, on…

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Orchestral Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 September 1900 · page 2

THE concert given by members of the Wollongong Orchestral Society in the Oddfellows Hall, Kiama, on Friday night last wan one of the best musical…

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Highland Gathering Notes. an Event to Be Looked Forward To. Best Metropolitan Talent Engaged for the Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 September 1900 · page 2

A council meeting of the Caledonian Society was held at Mr A. J. Walker's rooms on Saturday evening. Present—Mr. A. Campbell, M.P., in the chair, Lieut-Col…

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Orchestral Concert. a Musical Treat

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 September 1900 · page 2

THE concert given by members of the Wollongong Orchestral Society in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night was indeed a musical treat. The…

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The Military Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 September 1900 · page 2

Great preparations are being made for the repenting of the military ball on Friday evening next. It will be remembered that on the occasion of the last ball the night…

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R. C. Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1900 · page 2

ON Wednesday night a ball was held in Shellbarbor in aid of the R. C. Church; and on the same night the Art Union drawing took place under…

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Orchestral Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 September 1900 · page 7

The concert given by members of the Wollongong Orchestral Society in the Oddfellows Hall, Kiama, on Friday-night last (says the "Independent") was one of…

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Concert at Dapto. in Aid of the Indian Famine Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 September 1900 · page 2

A grand concert and dramatic entertainment is to be given by the pupils of the Dapto Public School in aid of the Indian Famine Fund on Friday evening next…

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The Military Ball. To-morrow Evening

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 September 1900 · page 2

The above ball, for which great preparation have been made, will eventuate to-morrow evening, when a record attendance is expected, including all the officers of the…

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Concert at Balgownie This Evening

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1900 · page 2

The complimentary concert and presentation in the School of Arts this evening to Miss M. J. Edgar, in recognition of her late services as postmistress at Balgownie, will…

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