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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1905

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"On the Ball."

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 2

At Bode's grounds on Saturday afternoon last. Wollongong Rovers and Bellambi tried conclusions, in a competition match, the former winning by 17 points to nil…

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"On the Ball."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 3

The match Keira v. Woonona, played at Bulli, was won by Keira by 16 points to nil. Woonona kicked off against the wind, and soon worked the ball into Keira…

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"On the Ball."

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 9

The two unbeater teams in the second-grade competition (Wollongong Rovers and Mt. Keira) met at Bode's grounds on Saturday last the result being a pointless…

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Military Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1905 · page 2

THE annual ball under the auspices of the Kiama Militia was brought to a successful issue in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night last. Although the attendance…

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Concert at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1905 · page 3

THE concert in connection with the Gerringong School of Arts came off, as announced on the 19th inst., and was a success in every respect. Miss Ikin was very…

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"On the Ball."

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 July 1905 · page 5

The following will represent Illawarra Union in the match against Nowra Union, to be played at Nowra, on Saturday July 15:—Full back, H. Edwards…

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Hibernian Ball at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1905 · page 3

The annual ball in connection with the Kiama Branch of the Hibernian Society Was held in the School of Arts; Jamberoo, on Friday night last, and was attended by…

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Arbor Day Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1905 · page 2

The concert to raise funds for Arbor Day tree planting took place on Wednesday night, and was considered one of a night order by all who attended. Mr. M. F…

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"On the Ball."

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1905 · page 1

Wollongong Rovers defeated Kembla II. at Bode's grounds on Saturday last by 14 points to nil. The passing of the Rovers in the first half was much admired by those present. Galvin…

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"On the Ball." Association Rules

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1905 · page 5

The New Zealand team arrived in Wollongong yesterday, and play their match against the Combined South toast at Bode's Grounds to-morrow…

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"On the Ball."

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1905 · page 4

The Illawarra Rugby Union failed to muster a team to fulfil its engagement at Nowra with the South Coast Union. The following players selected were the…

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Jamberoo. School of Arts Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1905 · page 2

The concert held on Friday evening in the School of Arts in aid of the piano fund was in every way a distinct success. The hall was comfortably filled, all the front…

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"On the Ball." N.S.W. v. New Zealand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1905 · page 6

Our Sydney correspondent writes as follows"—"30,000 people were out at the football match on Saturday, but there would have been 60,000 if…

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Monday's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1905 · page 1

In addition to the artists mentioned in our last issue in connection with the concert to be held in the Town Hall on Monday night next, Master. Mervyn…

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The Searchlight. Grand Concert Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1905 · page 4

Mr. H. Rauch, of the "Shoalhaven Telegraph," was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Davis, Under-secretary for Public Works, is expected to visit Port…

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Jamberoo. Military Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1905 · page 2

The annual military ball under the auspices of the rifle club took place in the School of Arts on Wednesday night last, and was in every way a booming success…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1905 · page 1

A very successful concert was held in the town hall last night in aid of No. 2 stall of St. Mary's convent bazaar. The hall was filled by an appreciative…

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Hospital Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 2

The above ball, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the funds of the Kiama Cottage Hospital, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night last…

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Bulli Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 1

The hospital ball eventuated on Friday night and was in every way a brilliant success, the decorations (carried out under the directions of Mr. J. Hiles)…

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Concert at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 2

AN entertainment under the auspices of the Albion Perk School of Arts, claimed, attention in the Town Hall at that centre on Friday evening, 21st July. The function…

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