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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1909

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South Coast Band Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 9

The South Coast Band Championship Contest, which takes place at Nowra on January 1 and 2, looks like being the big holiday…

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Band Contest Championship of South Coast. Wollongong Victorious

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 January 1909 · page 2

The above contest, which has been looked forward to with much interest by bandsmen in this district, came off on Friday and Saturday last at…

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South Coast Band Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 7

On January 1st and 2nd, the competition promoted by the South Coast Bands Association was held at Nowra, which centre had invited the…

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The Late Band Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 11

Speaking in reply to the toast of "The Adjudicator" at the luncheon, Mr: Mellor said he had been contesting for 40 years, and he did not…

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South Coast Band Gohtest. The following are the adjudicator's remarks at the recent band contest at Nowra:— SELECTION—"LORTZING

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 8

Points—Tone 10, tune 9, phrasing 8, precision 8, tempo 9, interpretation 8, expression 7. Total 59. Largo—Very poor opening and too…

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Corrimal Band Picnic

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 12

Anniversary Day proved an ideal holiday for the Corrimal people, and judging by the larger and happy crowd that wended its way to…

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His Majesty's Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 11

In a great tent and with all the requirements and accessories to the production of plays in high-class style, Mr. Phillip Lytton's Dramatic…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 4

On Wednesday night a tea meeting organised by the members of the Methodist Church residing at Port Kembla, was held in the Wollongong…

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The Moving Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 11

Mr. Phillip Lytton's Dramatic Co. return to Wollongong on Friday and Saturday nights. The "Brand of Cain," a drama, it is announced…

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Concert at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 2

A grand vocal and instrumental concert was held in the Gerringong School of Arts on Monday evening last in aid of St. George's Church of England organ fund…

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Wollongong Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 3

On Saturday last the annual picnic of the Postmasters' Association of N.S.W. was held in Sydney, when a large concourse of people went down…

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Miss Fanny Freidman Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

A very attractive programme has been arranged for Miss Fanny Friedman's concert, which eventuates on the 6th of March in the Wollongong…

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Miss Fanny Freidman Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 4

Miss Fanny Freidman, whoso concert will eventuate in the Town Hall, Wollongong, to-morrow (Saturday) night, is bringing with he a…

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Madame Perry's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 4

The very unfavourable weather, combined with perhaps the many high-class concerts in Wollongong of late, was responsible for a somewhat small…

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Miss Friedman's Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 12

On Saturday, this evenings. Miss Fanny Freioman, a singer for whom a brilliant future is predicted, will with a company of Sydney artists of…

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Miss Freidman's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 2

The above very artistic and altogether enjoyable concert came off in the Town Hall on Saturday night before a somewhat small audience. Miss…

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District Choir Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 4

We are desired to direct attention to the concert arranged by the Illawarra District Choir in order to enable them to compete at the Commonwealth…

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Illawarra District Choir Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 2

To-morrow (Wednesday) evening the Illawarra District Choir places, for the patronage of the public of Wollongong, an excellent concert, and we…

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Illawarra District Choir. Successful Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 4

On Wednesday night last, at the Town Hall, a high-class concert organised by the Illawarra District Choir was held, and proved a most…

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