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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1914

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 11

The programme on Monday evening opened with a very interesting scenic of Rhodesia the chief town, Bulawayo, is surprisingly fine for a place so new…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 11

On Boxing night the Crown Theatre's seating accommodation was very fully occupied. The principal item entitled "wanted,' had for theme a bank clerk…

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Sacred Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 2

A Sacred Concert was hold in the Methodist Church, Jamberoo, on Xmas night, the church being well filled with an appreciative audience. His Worship the Mayor…

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Imperial Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

By advertisement in the issue it will be seen that Messrs. Condon Bros., promoters of the Imperial Pictures, with headquarters at Albion Park, show in the Jamberoo…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 11

The programme at the Crown Theatre on Monday evening had for star a picturesquely sensational story of the robbery of a necklace of jewels from the…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 11

Last Friday evening's programme had several good pictures in it. One of these was the robbery of a diamond tiara and its recovery. The robbery is effected by…

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British Band for New Zealand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 6

The Royal Artillery Band, of Woolwich, reputed to be one of the finest military bands in England, has been engaged to go to Auckland to provide the…

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Military Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

A military band has been formed in connection with the 37th Infantry Regiment at Kiama, the Defence department supplying the instruments as well as voting…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 11

Last Monday's programme opened with amusing comics, in one of which the prowess acquired by a suitor for a lad tout West, where ladies are scarce…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 11

The programme last Wednesday evening had a very clever production for star entitled "Love Victorious." There were aviation scenes which included a race…

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Show Week Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

For the show season Kiama's Own Pictures has arranged for specially selected programmes, and four of the finest star subjects that can be had have been secured…

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Lytton's Moving Theatre

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. Lytton will have his big moving theatre in Kiama for the Show days, and those who have not previously seen it will be,…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 10

The star Picture on Monday evening last at the Grown Theatre was one entitled "Broken Threads United," It showed an old gent, with an only…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 10

The screen on Friday evening last presented a very clever troupe of acrobats, who performed a feat with a springboard which was novel. The picture was…

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Miss Corr's Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 10

In the Town Hall on February 10th, Miss Corr with a good company, is announced for a concert. The fixture is worth noting…

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Gordon's Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 15

The pictures shown at the Crown last Monday evening were, well up to holiday standard. The star, entitled The Child Mother, was a pretty story, of how well…

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The Kilties Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 9

Wollongong was favoured with a visit from the Sydney Kilties Band on Saturday, and their appearance in the street attracted a large crowd, which…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 15

The great item of this evening, a special attraction will be "The Prisoner of Zenda," a depiction of the famous novel by Anthony Hope. The chief actor…

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Tait's Moving Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 7

What promises to be the greatest attraction during our carnival week is the above, theatrical organisation which will open a season here…

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Lytton's Moving Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 15

This evening Lytton's well and favorably known dramatic company will open in Wollongong opposite the Town 'Hall. The repertoire includes the following :—…

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