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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

62 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 4

Gerringong. Tea and Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 2

THE anniversary tea and concert in connection with the Congregational Church was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night last, and was again attended with…

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A Unique Brass Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 4

There is in existence a brass band whose. members are stone deal, and unable to utter a single articulate word…

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School of Arts Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 2

THE annual ball in aid of the School of Arts, Jamberoo, took place in the hall on Wednesday night. 6th inslim There was a large attendance. and a most enjoyable…

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Aboriginal Cricket and Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 7

Recently a team of aboriginal cricketers from Wollaga Lake paid a visit to Bega and encountered an eleven of their white countrymen…

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Miss Elsie Thorncroft's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 2

A crowded housed greeted Miss Elsie Thorncroft's hospital benefit concert at the Town Hall on Friday night. The fact that a capital…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 2

A very successful ball organised by the committee of the above was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night. There were about sixty couples…

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Hospital Ball. (To the Editor, South Coast Times)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 15

Sir,—Kindly favor me with sufficient space in the columns of your journal, by way of arresting the public's attention to the supposea fact…

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Newbury-Spada Concert. a Treat for Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

It is seldom the people of Wollongong have an opportunity of hearing such a singer, as Phillip Newbury, the greatest English tenor, who is giving…

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Military Ball at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday night last the 10th annual ball in connection with the Jamberoo Reserve Rifle Club was held in the School of Arts, and although many big…

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Newbury—Spada Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

Heavy rain on Thursday night interfered seriously with the attendance at the Newbury-Spada concert given in the Town Hall, but those who came…

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Newbury-Spada Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 4

Heavy rain on Thursday night interfered seriously with the attendance at the Newsbury-Spada concert given in the Town Hall, but those who came…

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Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 16

Following upon the successful, social held on Wednesday night, In aid of St. Mary's Convent Funds, a juvenile ball was held on Thursday…

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Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1908 · page 2

A glorious sight, the real acme of happiness and enjoyment, the best and brightest scene viewed for years were the general expressions heard all…

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St. Mary's Convent Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1908 · page 2

The above dance was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening last, and all concerned have reason to be well satisfied with their afforts…

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Newbury-Spada Concert. Return Visit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 2

As announced in our advertising columns to-day, the Newoury-Spada Concert Company will give a return concert in the Town Hall on Monday…

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Chapman's Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 2

Mr. Hurry Chapman's up-to date show was greeted by a packed house at the Town Hall on Saturday evening last. The large and enthusiastic…

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The American Fleet. a Detachment Visits Kiama. Accompanied by the 2Nd Regt. Band. a Cordial Welcome Extended

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 2

Yesterday the much talked of visit of a detachment of officers and men from the America fleet, now lying in Sydney harbor, became an accomplished fact, and…

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Surf Club Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 2

The second dance under the auspices of the above club, for the purpose of raising £50 as the club's share for the purpose of erecting proper…

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Band Social

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

Patrons of the dancing art are reminded, through our advertising columns, that the band social will take place on Wednesday evening,…

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Royal Welsh Choir. Visit to Wollongong. Record Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1908 · page 2

When it became known that the Royal Welsh Choir was about to visit Australia under the management of Messrs. J and N. Tait, a hope…

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