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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1900

154 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 8

The Military Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1900 · page 2

The above ball was repeated at the Town Hall on Friday evening, the attendance, though very fair, not being up to the number anticipated. The hall was…

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Wollongong Caledonian Society. the Scottish Rifles Band Engaged. and Will Appear in Full Regimentals. Large Entries Received for All Events

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1900 · page 2

A council meeting of the society was held at Mr. A. J. Walker's rooms on Saturday evening, Mr. H. E. Murdoch presiding. There were also present:…

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Concert at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1900 · page 2

On Friday evening in the Agricultural Hall at Dapto, a most successful concert and dramatic entertainment were given by the pupils of the Public School, in…

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Complimentary Concert at Balgownie

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1900 · page 2

As predicted in our last issue, the com-plimentary concert tendered to Miss Edgar, late postmistress at Balgownie, was a great success. Punctually at 8 o'clock the…

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Hospital Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 22 September 1900 · page 2

DESPITE the inclemency of the weather a number of resident met in the School of Arts on Thursday night to consider the advisability of holding a plain and fancy…

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The Ladies' Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 September 1900 · page 10

Mrs. Boys has forwarded us a duly audited statement prepared in connection with the recent ladies' dance. The receipts were £5 6s 3d, and the…

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The Military Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 September 1900 · page 7

The second ball of the season, under the auspices of No. 6 Half-Company, N.S.W. Artillery, claimed attention in the Wollongong Town Hall, on Friday…

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Kiama Cottage Hospital. Ball in Aid of the Funds. on the 4Th October

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1900 · page 2

A NUMBER of Kiama townsmen met in the School of Arts on Thursday night last to consider the question of a ball in aid of the Kiama Cottage Hospital funds. Mr. G J…

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The Herbert-Shipway-George Concerts

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 September 1900 · page 2

In our advertising columns it will be noticed that the manager of these entertainments (Mr. S. H. Taylor), who is touring all the principal towns of N.S. Wales…

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Sacred Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 September 1900 · page 13

In the Wesleyan Church, Wollongong, on Wednesday evening, the cantata "A Daughter of Moab" was rendered by a composite choir under…

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The Masquerade Ball. Meeting of the Committee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 3

A MEETING of the Masquerade Ball Committee was held on Tuesday night last, Mr. G.J. Prott presiding, The Chairman and Messrs. J…

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The Highland Gathering. On Monday Next. A Big Day for Illawarra Large Entries for all Events. The Concert of Concerts. A Record Attendance Expected

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 2

The annual Highland Gathering this your promises to eclipse in many ways any of the of efforts of previous years. In addition to a first-class programme of athletic events…

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Herbert-Shipway-George Concerts

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 2

It will be noticed in our advertising columns that the above first-class combination will appear in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, and Bulli Oddfellows'…

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The Highland Gathering. Monday Next, Eight-Hour Day. At the Agricultural Grounds A. Gala Day for Illawarra. The Day of Days for Young and Old The National Games o' Scotia. Champion Pipers and Dancers to Compete. Highlanders in Their National Costume. The Scottish Rifles Brass Band Engaged. Grand Concert in the Evening at the Town Hall. A Feast of Music. Finest Artists in New South Wales Engaged. A Record Attendance Expected

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 2

Lay aside your sour grimaces, Clouded brows and drumlie faces, Time enough to turn camstrarie When we're old and doited…

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Herbert-Shipway-George Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 2

Our readers are reminded of the above concert in the Town Hall this evening. A first-class programme is advertised, and the company deserve a bumper house…

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The Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1900 · page 2

After the concert a dance was held when about 40 couples enjoyed themselves immensely to music supplied by Mr Cleary, of Bellambi. Mr. Donald Boyd efficiently…

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The Highland Gathering Sports. a Splendid Success. A.Pleasant Day's Outing magnificent Audience at the Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1900 · page 2

The weather was beautiful for the fourth animal Highland Gathering, under the auspices of the Wollongong Caledonian Society on Eight Hour Day, and asis usually…

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The Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1900 · page 2

As was anticipated, there was a groat crush at the Town Hall to gain admittance to the concert, Before 7 o'clock an immense crowd had gathered in the vicinity…

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The Masquerade Ball. a Successful Event. Substantial Sum for the Hospital

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 2

ON Thursday night last the long-looked-forwarded-to Masquerade, plain and fancy dress ball in aid of the Kiama Cottage Hospital Funds took place in the…

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Illawarra District Choir. The Trip to Ballarat. Concert in the Town Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 2

In this issue will be found a very attractive programme for a concert to be given in the Town Hall on Monday evening by the Illawarra District Choir, the proceeds of…

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