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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

On Christmas Night, at the Wesleyan Church, a very enjoyable concert was held. The church was simply packed, the audience being very enthusiastic throughout. The…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

Last Wednesday night the Men's Institute celebrated their first meeting in the New Year by holding a "Ladies' Night" Concert, when a very well-selected…

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De Groeus' Orchestra. at Shellharbour

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2

ON Saturday night, Mr. L. D. Green's famous Vice-Regal Orchestra played before a crowded house in the Shellharbour Temperance Hall, when visitors from both…

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Keira Brass Band

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2

The above band will render the following programme of music on the Brighton Lawn, Wollongong, next Friday night (weather permitting), commencing at 8…

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Keira Brass Band

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 3

The first half-yearly meeting of the Keira Brass Band was held in the Mechanic's Institute, Keiraville, on Friday night last. The president (Mr…

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The Wollongong Show. First Day—to-morrow Week Continued on Friday and Pay-saturday. Record Entries. Brass Band Competition. Champion Horse Jump. Water and High Jumping Competitions

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 3

The Wollongong A., H., and I Association's annual show opens on Thursday of next week and continues over the following Saturday. The event bids fair…

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N. BALL v. G. TIMES

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

Plaintiff sued to recover £30 damages for trespass on 56 acres and 8 acres respectively. Mr. Ryan appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Cox for the defendant,…

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W. Ball V. G. Timms

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 2

The plaintiff in this case claimed £30 damages in respect of alleged trespass by defendant on certain land owned and rented by him, 56 acres freehold and 8 acres…

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Band Re-union

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 7

On Tuesday evening, at Hannaford's Hotel, the first annual re-union of the Illawarra District (late Wollongong) Band claimed attention, and about 25…

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Complimentary Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

The members of the Illawarra District Choir, assisted by friends, have decided to honor their conductor (Mr. A. J. Walker) by tendering him a complimentary concert…

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The Local Brass Band

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 2

In responding to the toast of "The Band" at their recent gathering, Mr. W. E. Dwyer mentioned that, although a year or two ago the Band was in debt to…

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Illawarra District Band. First Annual Dinner

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 2

Under the presidency of Mr. J. H. Edwards, the first annual dinner of the Illawarra District) (late Wollongong Town) Band passed off without, a hitch…

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De Groen's Vice Regal Military Band Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 2

THE above was held in the Temperance Hall, Shellharbor, on Saturday, night last before a crowded house. Mr. De Green explained to the audience…

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Bombo Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 3

ON Friday night last a successful meeting of the above was held in the Club room, A large and enthusiastic audience was present. The Rev. J. A. Waddell presided,…

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This Evening's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

At the Town Hall this evening a bumper house will no doubt reward the energetic secretary and his committee on their efforts to provide a programme both…

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Complimentary Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A complimentary concert was tendered Mr. A. J. Walker at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening by the members of the Illawarra District Choir. There was…

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Concert at Shellharbour a Musical Treat

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

As entertainment of a decibelly never and highly artistic character was given at Shellharbour in a full and appreciative house on Saturday evening (22nd…

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Keira Brass Band Performance

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

This band will render the following programme in Market Square Rotunda to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, commencing at 2. p.m.— Conductor, J. A…

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Her Majesty's Theatre. Destroyed by Fire

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1902 · page 3

SHORTLY before daybreak on Sunday morning Her Majesty's Theatre—one of the most important places of amusement in Sydney— was consumed by fire, including…

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