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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1909

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Jubilee Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 4

The concert in aid of the school children's picnic fund is going ahead with a big boom. An energetic concert committee has arranged all the…

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Caledonian Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 4

The annual concert organised by the above society came off on Tuesday evening. 'Musically and socially it was head and shoulders above anything…

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Kiama Town Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1909 · page 2

The first picnic held under the auspices of the Kiama town band eventuated successfully at Oourie Creek, Omega, on Monday last, in ideal weather, the grounds…

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The Bathurst Band Contest

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

The results of the Band competitions at the Bathurst Eisteddfod, in which the Wollongong and Keira Bands took part, were as follows:…

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The Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1909 · page 2

On Monday evening; before the concert commenced, the hall was filled, the residents of Jamberoo evidently determined to make each function a success by giving a…

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The Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1909 · page 7

There was again a crowded hall on Monday evening, when the proceeding took the form of a concert. Mr. Chapman occupied the chair. After…

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The Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1909 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The energetic committee who had spared no pains in the preparation of the concert were amply rewarded by the magnificent audience which put…

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Grand Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1909 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening last in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kiama a very enjoyable concert was given by the pupils of Mr. G. H. Morris in aid of the Kiama Hospital…

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Band of Hope

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Wollongong Congregational Church Band of Hope took place on Monday night in the schoolroom, there being a large…

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Keira Band

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 December 1909 · page 2

Keira Band is at present touring the Richmond and Windsor districts, and on Saturday night last had a special engagement to play at…

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Pictures of the Week. an Old Believer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 6

"Yes," said the master painter. looking at the long, long, triple line of newly-painted window frames, "yes, we have done the job once more. It is no joke,…

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Kiama Town Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Town Band was held in the band-room on Tuesday night last (presided over by Mr. N. White), when there were about 26 bandsmen present…

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School Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1909 · page 2

THE annual concert given by the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent School on Wednesday night last was indeed a treat for the large audience which comfortably filled the…

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Kiama Town Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1909 · page 2

THE executive committee of the above met in the band-room on Friday evening last, there being present—Messrs. N. White (President, in the chair), J. McCaffrey, D. P. Foley. W…

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Historic Theatre Sold

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 6

The Theatre Royal, Dumfries, built in 1792 haying been condemned by the Military authorities, was sold by auction on Monday for L300 to a…

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Convent School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A crowded house assembled at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being a concert given by the pupils attending St. Mary's…

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Kiama Town Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1909 · page 2

The Kiama town band will play selections throughout the town this (Saturday) evening. The money collected is to be divided between the players. especially…

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School of Arts Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 December 1909 · page 7

The concert given by Misses Healey, Patterson and Hanson in connection with the local School of Arts took place on Friday night last, and…

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