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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1911

169 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

Band Contest. a Win for Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 October 1911 · page 3

The interstate B grade band contest was concluded at Maitland on Friday night and resulted as follows: Consolation quick step: Bulli-Woonona…

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Bulli-Woonona Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 October 1911 · page 13

On Wednesday evening the Band were tendered a public welcome home in honor of their triumph in the contest at Maitland, from which the…

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Gordon's Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1911 · page 2

Gordon's pictures drew a crowded house in the oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday night last, when a good programme was presented,…

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Bulli-Woonona Band

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 October 1911 · page 2

Fortune seems to have favored Bulli [?] much of late. They always knew and said they had the best coal in the world, and now the band has…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 15

On last Monday night, in the Town Hall, there was an interesting panorama of "Gazette" views. In the way of drama one pathetic story of…

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The Win of the Bulli-Woonona Band Adjudicator's Remarks

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 15

The critiques of adjudicator upon the performances of the Bulli-Woonona Town Band, which carried off the honors of the contest at Maitland…

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Gordon's Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1911 · page 2

Gordon's pictures present a great Australian drama, entitled "Mates from the Murrumbidgee," in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night…

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Gordon's Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1911 · page 2

Gordon's pictures present a great Australian drama, entitled "Mates from the Murrumbidgee," in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 13

In the Town Hall on Monday night Gordon's will show in their pro-programme another Australian drama "Caloola," said to be full of thrill,…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 13

At the Crown Picture Palace to-night and to-morrow night will be shown one entitled "The Colleen Bawn," said to be a stirring drama…

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Gordon's Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1911 · page 2

That Gordon's pictures maintain their popularity was evidenced by the large crowd that witnessed them in the Oddfellows' Hall on…

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Amusements. Star Theatre Co

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1911 · page 2

A bumper house and a delighted audience, is the report of Mr. C. Will McGeorge, in regard to first night under new management at the above…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 13

On Monday night the pictures were strikingly well shown, as usual. The star was an Australian picture, "Caloola a mix-up of such things…

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Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 13

At this stadium, in Keira-street, the enterprise of the management enabled patrons to see a fine view of the race, or part thereof, for the…

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Dissensions in Affairs of a Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 10

The people of Balgownie have done much for the Balgownie Band. Some time ago they undertook the liability for a superior set of instruments…

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Entertainments the Star Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 13

Interest here during the week was chiefly in a beauty competition, promoted by the new management. On Monday night, the starting, there…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 14

As the air of the Town Hall is not as balmy on summer nights as desirable, the proprietor has secured the Crown Stadium (Keira-street) for…

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Entertainments Band Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 14

The entries for this great musical event close with Mr. C. M. Reeves on 1st December…

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Amusements. Gordon's Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 2

Owing to the insufficient ventilation of the Town Hall, the proprietor of Gordon's Pictures has decided to lease the Crown Picture Palace for every…

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Star Theatre Company

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 14

In this amusement emporium, wherein has just been decided who is the bello of Wollongong, the programme for to-night and Saturday…

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