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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1902

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Bombo Band of Hope

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 2

A MEETING of the Bombo Band of Hope, postponed from Friday last on account of the inclement weather, was held on Monday night, Mr. G. A. Somerville presiding…

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Band Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 2

It will be noticed on reference to one advertising columns that a band contest will be held at the Cycle Grounds Saturday 13th September. Messrs. Boosey and…

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Ball at Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 9

The School of Arts ball, on Wednesday night, despite the downpour, was attended by about 60 couples, and was a very enjoyable affair. The following is an…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 6

"Paris is so very different from London," she murmured "So Bohemian," suggested Denton. "That's the word precisely," she replied…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 6

"This much. I have heard whispers of conspiracy, of Russia, of Nihilism. I mean to inform the police of Paris and shatter your plot; and more, you know…

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Band Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 2

Everything in connection with the baud contest to be held at the Wollongong Cycle Grounds on Saturday has been arranged, and the secretary (Mr. A. J. Walker),…

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The Governor and the Local Caledonian Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 2

In accordance with instructions from the Wollongong Caledonian Society, Mr. Arch. Campbell, M.P., waited upon His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson last week…

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The Band Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 11

We daresay it is almost superfluous for us to mention that the Illawarra Bands Competition takes place on Bode's grounds to-day. Keen contests and a…

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Brass Band Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1902 · page 2

A Champion South Coast District Brass Band Contest (limited to hands from Holensburgh to Nowra inclusive) was held at the Wollongong Cycling Grounds on…

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Band of Hope

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 2

The Wesleyan Band of Hope monthly entertainment took place on Wednesday evening in the Lecture Hall, the audience being large and appreciative, and the…

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Brass Band Contests

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 14

The South Coast District Brass Band Contests claimed attention in Wollongong, on Saturday, on Bode's Centennial Grounds, the attendance numbering between 500 and 600. Proceedings were opened at 11.30 a.m. by a grand procession of bands from…

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The Band Contest. Adjudicators Remarks

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 2

The following is the gist of the adjudicator's remarks in connection with the final play of the test piece "I Furitam" by the Wollongong and Helen-burgh hands who…

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The Governor and the Local Caledonian Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 2

The following gives in the official form of a letter what has already been published on the above subject. The letter which is addressed from Government House, on the…

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Band Performance

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 2

The Illawarra District Band will play selections in Marker=t Square on Sunday afternoon commencing at 3 p.m. A collection will be taken up in aid of the Band…

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Caledonian Mt. Kembla Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 2

The above concert in aid of the Mt. Kembla [?] Relief Fund is going to be the concert of the year. Mr. The Grieve reports that already there…

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Choir Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 12

The annual concert, in aid of St. Michael's Choir Fund, took place in the Sunday-school hall, on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance, and…

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Caledonian Society's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the above society was held at the Church-street Hall on Saturday evening. Mr. A. Campbell, M.L.A., presided, the Mayor (Alderman…

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Caledonian Concert Train Arrangements

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 2

On Monday next special trains will leave Nowra for Sydney at 3.50 p.m. and 4.40 p.m., by which passengers can reach Wollongong from the south at 5.85…

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Caledonian Society's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 2

Matters connected with the Caledonian concert are in a forward State. Reserved seats are being largely secured. We understand that Messrs. Walter…

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The Governor's Visit. a Great Reception. Visit to the Mine. His Excellency Greatly Interested. the Banquet and Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 8 October 1902 · page 2

The great event of the week so far as Wollongong is concerned was the visit of His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson, K.C.B., on Monday (Eight-hour Day) in connection…

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