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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1904

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Masonic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 2

The first ball of the season—the Mes[?]—was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, and although not attended as well as expected, [?] of the most en[?]…

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A Ball Incident

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 2

A painful accident befel one of the Bellambi visitors to the Masonic ball in Wollongong last Wednesday night. Mr. W. Perry had the misfortune to have a fall…

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Farewell Concert to Mr. Cyril Monk

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

THE popularity of Mr. Cyril Monk with the concert-going public of Sydney was fully exemplified on Saturday evening last (says yesterday's, "S.M. Herald"). Town Hall on…

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Shellharbor Grand Military Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1904 · page 2

Probably no fairer scene has even been witnessed within the venerable walls of the Shellharbor Temperance Hall than was on view Friday night, the 22nd inst., on the…

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Band of Hope

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wollongong Boys and Girls Band of Hope was hold at the Church-street Hall on Wednesday Groping last. Mr. A. Jarman occupied the…

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Hammond Benefit Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 2

The sympathy and help so readily given by the Kiama people when the objects worthy will, we feel sure, he expressed by a good house on the occasion of the benefit…

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Concert at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 2

A VERY enjoyable concert was given in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Wednesday evening last. The attendance was very good, the takings bring between six…

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School Concert at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1904 · page 2

A concert was given by the pupils of the Gerringong public schools, at the School of Arts on Friday night for the purpose of obtaining funds to purchase materials required…

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At the Theatre

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 August 1904 · page 6

In a Glasgow theatre the other evening, a young fellow was rather annoyed because his view of the stage was obstructed by the hat of a young lady, who was sitting…

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Hammond Benefit Concert. a Successful Event

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 August 1904 · page 2

"One of the best concerts. I have ever attended." Such was the verdict of all all local play guer on the concert given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night…

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School Concert at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 August 1904 · page 2

A concert was given by the pupils of the Gerringong Public School at the School of Arts, on Friday night, of the purpose required to carry out work in accordance…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1904 · page 2

On Wednesday night last the local lodge of Oddfellows (Loyal Star of the South) celebrated their anniversay by a grand ball. The hall was tastefully decorated with…

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Hammond Benefit Concert. a Great Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1904 · page 2

Before the doors were opened on Monday evening the occasion of the Hammond Benefit, an expectant crowd was waiting, which was an earnest of the record…

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Oddfellows' Ball a Successful Function

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 2

A VERY pleasant evening was spent by the fifty couples or so who attended the Oddfellows' Ball on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being the annual…

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Band Concert at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1904 · page 2

The concert in Gerringong given by the Kiama A.P.D.A. band to augment its funds was a great success, the proceeds, amounting to about £12. The items were well…

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Band Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 3 September 1904 · page 2

THERE was a large gathering in the Gerringong School of Arts on Friday night of last week, to hear the concert arranged by the Kiama Band. The whole…

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Shellharbor Band of Hope

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 3 September 1904 · page 2

A very enjoyable entertainment was given by the Band of Hope children on Wednesday night of last week in the Shellharbor Temperance Hall in the…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1904 · page 2

A very enjoyable concert was given by the Wollongong Metho[?]ist Church Choir in the School Hall on Wednesday [?] last Rev. T. B. Holmes presided, and there was…

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Berry Band Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1904 · page 2

On Wednesday night last the concert announced by the Berry Brass Band took place in the Gerringong School of Arts. Although the night, as far as the weather…

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The Shellharbour Band

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 September 1904 · page 2

Mr. F. JAMES. Secretary of the Shellharbour District Band thus replies to a letter signed' Bandsman,' appearing in the Nowrn 'Leader': 'In your issue of…

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