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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1903

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Stokes' Benefit Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

WE have been asked to remind our readers of the above entertainment, and solicit the patronage of all those whose sympathies are with it object, in helping those who above…

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She Left the Theatre

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 August 1903 · page 6

A man found himself seated behind a hat of such large proportions that he could sca[?] see the stage at all. After [?] undeavouring to catch a [?] of the…

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Shellharbor H A.C.B. Society Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 August 1903 · page 2

THE H.A.C.R. Society's annual met at Shellharbor on Friday night week was very largely attended by persons from all parts of the district, and the company—having…

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The Stokes' Benefit Concert. a Great Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 August 1903 · page 2

THE benefit entertainment in aid the wife and [?]rphans of the late Mr Thos, Stockes, who was accidentally killed some few weeks age while at work in one of…

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R. C. Picnic and Ball at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 2

The annual picnic and ball in aid of the R.C. Church, Gerringong eventuated at the local recreation ground on Friday, 14th inst., and the weather being perfect, a large…

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Illawarra District Choir. the Grand Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 2

The finishing touches are just now being put on the items selected for the Illawarra District choir's grand concert to be given at the Town Hall on Sept. 2nd (Wednesday…

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Sending Pictures by Telegraph. a Wonderful Invention

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 1

Undoubtedly one of the most wonderful machines yet invented is the electrograph by the aid of which photos of people and pictures can be…

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Grand Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 11

If there is one institution above another in our midst that stands in the forefront of societies meriting the well-wishes of the community it is the…

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Choral Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 2

The grand Choral Concert given by the Illawarra District Choir, assisted by the Wollongong Orchestral Society, eventuated at the Town Hull on Wednesday evening…

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Illawarra Choir's Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 1

The Fates were in a most propitious mood in their treatment of the Illawarra Choir on the occasion of that institution's concert, on Wednesday night…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 2

THE annual ball in connection with the Oddfellows' Lodge eventuated on Friday night last in the Oddfellows' Hall, and was one of the most successful events of…

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Kiama A P.D.A. Band. New Band Room Opened

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 2

At the invitation of Mr. H. R. Hammill between 40 and 50 attended a tea to celebrate the opening of the new band room lately erected by the Kiama A.P.D.A…

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The A.P.D.A. Band. Opening the New Room

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 3

To commemorate the completion of the new band room for the A.P.D.A. Band in Collins Street, between forty and fifty residents accepted invitations from Mr…

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The A.P.D.A. Band Entertained

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1903 · page 2

ON Thursday night last the local A.P.D.A. Band members were the guests of Mr. George Somerville, who entertained them at a splendid tea in Mr. H. R. Hammil's…

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Public School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 30 September 1903 · page 2

One of the most successful concerts held Balgownie took place on Friday night last in the School of Arts. Public school concerts are generally much appreciated, but…

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Highland Gathering. on Monday Next. Concert in the Evening

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1903 · page 2

Given fine weather, the eighth annual Highland Gathering held under the auspices of the Wollongong Caledonian Society at Bode's grounds, should be a great…

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Like Being in the Theatre

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 October 1903 · page 6

Jones (who finds his friend Smith gazing into the window of a milliner's); ''Hullo old man! Admiring the styles ?'' smith: "Not exactly. Hear the organ…

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Hibernian Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1903 · page 2

A BALL in connection with the Hibernian A.C.B. Society (Kiama Branch 401) was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night last, and was a fair success. The…

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The Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 10 October 1903 · page 14

The eighth animal concert of the Wollongong Caledonian Society took place in the Town Hall on Monday night, when local concert-goers were afforded…

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Concert at Kembla Heights

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1903 · page 2

A concert in aid of a local resident took place at Kembla Heights on Friday evening last. Messrs. Mourant, M'Dill, M'Ewen, and another gentleman worked up the…

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