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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1906

45 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3

Sacred Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1906 · page 2

On Sunday evening after church service an enjoyable sacred concert was given in the Oddfellows' Hall by Mr. J. Parker, the gifted blind toner, which was listened to…

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Ball at Albion Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 19

The annual ball and supper in aid of the Albion Park R.C. Church funds, which has hitherto been looked forward to as the winding up of the St. Patrick's Day…

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Gerringong. London Missionary Society Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 2

At the close of the last meeting of the above, held in the Congregational School-hall, proceedings look a social form. After a very dainty afternoon ten, Miss Miller…

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Concert at Shellharbor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 3

A concert was held in the Temperance Hall, Shellharbor, on Friday evening last, in aid of the Shellharbor Presbyterian Church, and proved a great success. The…

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Concert and Comedy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 2

The Comely, [?] on Parle Fran[?]ais by the School of Arts Dramatic Club, in aid of the institution, [?]emed [?] to ill fortune. Time after…

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Choir Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 12

We cannot compliment the public of Wollongong either over their keen musical tastes or their desire to lend a helping hand to a roost deserving…

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British Emprie League Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1906 · page 2

On Friday night last, the music hall at Woonoona was densely was densely crowded, when the annual concert inaugurated by the local branch of the British…

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Concert at Bombo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1906 · page 2

ON Monday night last a concert in aid of the funds of the Sunday School at Bombo was held in the Club room at that place, and was a great success, not only as regards…

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Empire League Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 15

The concert and public schools display, under the auspices of the Bulli and Woonona Branch of the Empire League, took place on Friday night…

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Farrell Benefit Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 2

The concert which is set down to eventuate, to-morrow evening is one which should enlist, the sympathy of all our townsfolk. The lap of destiny…

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Farrell Benefit Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

The Town Hall was densely crowded in every part on Wednesday night. The audience was brought together by a strong desire to assist the noble…

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Ball [?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 22

The Bache[?] Ball held on [?] Cataract Hall [?]tions, and co[?]…

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Grand Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

A very enjoyable concert was given by Miss Violet Marks (assisted by Sydney and local artists) in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday evening to a large and…

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A.P.D A. Band Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 2

A very successful entertainment was given to procure necessary instruments for the Kiama A.P.D.A. Band, in the Gerringong School of Arts on Wednesday evening…

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Band Social and Supper

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 3

The Wollongong Town Band have, announced their grand annual social and supper to take place in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, July 18…

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The Searchlight. Band Social, Wed. Evg., 18th JULY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 2

A meeting is to be held at the Agricultural Hall, Dapto, on Monday next at 2 o'clock, to arrange for a Jubilee Bazaar…

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Church of England Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 2

A grand concert in aid of the funds of Christ Church, Kiama, was given by the members of the Church choir in I le Oddfellows' fellows Hall on Wednesday evening last;…

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The Austral Band

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 2

On Saturday morning morning last, the Austral Band of the Salvation Army arrived in town in charge of Brigadier Veal. The band is unique in…

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Oddfellows' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1906 · page 2

On Wednesday night last the local Lodge of Oddfellows (Loyal Star of the South, No 6S, M.U.) celebrated their 30th anniversary with a plain and fancy dress ball…

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Band Social and Supper

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1906 · page 3

Undoubtedly the most successful social yet held was the Wollongong Band social on Wednesday wight. The attendance numbered over 80 couples,…

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