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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1901

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School Concert at Clifton

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 11

On the 22nd December the above was held, and owing to the strenuous efforts of the teacher (Mr. Larkin) was a great success—the combined songs of the…

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The Wollongong Band. Its Public Services and Claims

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 2

The Wollongong Band richly deserves a full measure of praise for the spontaneous and public-spirited manner in which they turn out from time to time to…

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The Band Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 2

The band contest will be one of the features of the Wollongong show. The Helensburgh district sends the Helensburgh Model Band and Town Band; Berry sends…

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The Show Band Contest. Judge's Remarks

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

The following are the remarks passed by the adjudicator (Mr. George O'Shea, A.L.C.M., Parramatta), in connection with the test piece "Lucia de Lammerraor" at…

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The Show Band Contest Protest

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

The protest lodged by the bands at the show contest was brought forward at the meeting on Thursday night. It was agreed to defer the matter for codsideration at [?]…

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The Band Contest. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 14

SIR,—No doubt you have heard the old saying that "Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise." I think this never applied itself so forcible as it…

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The Band Protest

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the Wollongong Agricultural Society Committee took place on Saturday evening to consider the protests entered against the…

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Show Band Contests

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1901 · page 2

With a view of making the band contest for next show worthy of the town and district, Mr, A. G. Bodimeade, of Crown-street, has generously donated…

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Wollongong A. H. and I. Association. Band Protest Upheld. Annual Concert, Bazaar and Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 2

A meeting of the above association was held on Thursday evening. Present: Mr. A. Campbell, M.P. (presiding), Messrs. Gray, Bevan, Farrell, Boys, Woods, Dwyer,…

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Illawarra District Band. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 February 1901 · page 2

SIR,—In view of the fact that the adjudicator at the late band contest in awarding his decision in the march past, remarked that the lack of a uniform…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

A grand concert is to be Riven in the Church-street Hall to-morrow evening in aid of the Church-street Hall fund. A splendid programme has been arranged,…

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Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1901 · page 3

A PLEASANT and profitable meeting of the Kiama Wesleyan Band of Hope was held in the School Ball, on Wednesday evening last when there was a good attendance. In…

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Public Meeting. Complimentary Concert to Mr. M'donald

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1901 · page 2

A well-attended public meeting was held in the council chambers on Tuesday evening for the purpose of taking steps to recognise the services to the district…

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Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 April 1901 · page 2

On Friday evening a vary successful concert in aid of the Bulli Cottage Hospital was held at the Oddfellows' Hall. Mr. E. Ramsay, J.P., occupied the chair. The…

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A South Coast Band Association

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 2

We are informed that an association comprising the Illawarra District, Helensburgh Model, Bony Brass, and other bands has been successfully formed, for the object…

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A South Coast Band Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1901 · page 2

WE ("Mercury") are informed that an association comprising the Illwarra District, Helensburgh Model, Berry Brass, and other bands has been successfully formed,…

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R.C. Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 2

THE ball in aid of the Sisters of St. Joseph took place on Wednesday night last and was a great success. Although the weather in the early part of the night did not lock…

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The Late Band Contest. Report of the Sub-committee

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

At the show meeting on Thursday evening the band contest sub committee reported that they had given the subject of distribution of the funds of the late band contest…

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Dapto Civilian Rifle Club Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

The annual concert in connection with the above club took place at the agricultural Hall, Dapto, on wednesday evening, and was a great success. The hall was…

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The M'Donald Concert. To-morrow Evening

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 2

If the complimentary concert to Mr. W. A. M'Donald to-morrow evening at the Wollongong Town Hall be as well patronised as should be, that spacious…

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