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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Masonic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with Lodge Illawarra. No 59, U.G.I., took place in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, and was most successful in every…

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Free Gardeners' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 2

On Friday night last the members of the Blue Bell Lodge of the G.U.O.F. Gardiners held their annual ball in the Balgownie School of Arts. That this social gathering…

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Ball at Dapto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 7

What may be justly looked on as one of the roost successful gatherings of the kind—both socially and financially—ever held in the Agricultural Hall, Dapto…

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The Masonic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 9

The annual ball, in connection with Lodge Illawarra, No. 59, U.G.L., was held in the Wollongong Town Hall, on Wednesday night, under the most…

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Ball at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 2 July 1902 · page 2

The 4th annual ball of the Dapto Lodge, No. 78, I.O.O.F., was hold on Wednesday, 18th inst., and proved an immense success socially and…

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Band of Hope

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 2

ON Monday evening last the monthly meeting of the Kiama Wesleyan Band of Hope was held in the Schoolroom, the andjenes being birge and appreciative…

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South Coast Band Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 2

A South Coast Championship band contest for a champion Boosey Cup given by Messrs. Paling and Co. is to be held in Wollongong on September 13th next, and…

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Theatre Royal

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 July 1902 · page 6

The popularity of Mr. Percy St. John’s new combination is being empty demonstrated by the capital attendances at this place of amusement, Professor Godlfrey’s…

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The Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 2

The concert was very interesting under the circumstances, but the different items were not heard to their full advantage owing to the continual crowing and cackling…

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The Poultry Show Concert. to the Editor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 3

SIR.—I have been informed that a [?] is being [?] circulated by me Kind friend to the effect that the of Mr. Harrie Wilkie was innerted…

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Sydney Vice-Regal Band Officer

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 2

The Mayor is in receipt of a communication from Mr. L. De Green, conductor of the Sydney Vice-Regal Band as follows:—"It is my personal desire, also that of every…

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Correspondence. That Proposed Kiama Band. to the Editor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 2

SIR,—Seeing the Dapto Band in town on Saturday last reminded me that some months ago a collection was made by a young man in Kiama towards forming a…

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Oddfellows' Ball. Twenty-sixth Anniversary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 2

A STORMY and hoisterous night militated greatly against the success, so far as the attendance was concerned, of the ball held on Wednesday night…

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Wheels Within Wheels Chapter XVI.—(Continued.) a Students' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 6

"Comrades," he cried, "this man saved my life. If it had not been for him, Laboured have been at the bottom of the sea five years ago. To-night he…

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Picnic and Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 2

THE annual picnic in aid of the Roman Catholic Church funds was held at the School of Arts Ground, Gorringong on Friday last, The weather…

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Wheels Within Wheels Chapter XVI.—(Continued.) a Students' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 6

"Do you mean it, Birrolle?" "Absolutely, my dear fellow, absolutely. The thing is as clear as daylight. Ten years ago no one would have credited…

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Picnic and Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 2

THE annual picnic in aid of the Roman Catholic Church funds was held at the School of Arts Ground, Gerringong, on Friday last. The weather was most…

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Wheels with Wheels. Chapter XVI.—(Continued.) a Students' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 6

"That is so. The only difference 18 that the intervals at which time state of mind returns are getting much wider, and she remains in that condition for a…

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Wheels Within Wheels Chapter XVL—(Continued.) a Students' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 6

"It's nothing. I am repaid if I have done you ftny service." "I can never sufficiently express my gratitude."…

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Caledonian Society. Annual Gathering Postponed. in Consequence of the Disaster. a Grand Concert to Be Held. in Aid of the Kembla Relief Fund. the Governor and Lady Rawson to Be Invited

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 2

On Saturday evening a meeting of the above society was held at the Church-street Hall. Mr. A. Campbell, M.L.A., occupied the chair. The chief business was to…

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