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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1915

156 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 8

The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 July 1915 · page 2

On Thursday next (to-morrow) Kiama's Own Pictures present a splendid five-part adaption of miss Elinor Glyn's famous novel "Throe Weeks," which…

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Town Band Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 July 1915 · page 19

Under the auspices of the above Band, a most successful and enjoyable dance eventuated in the Town Hall on Friday evening last. The…

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The Belgian Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1915 · page 2

The visit of the Belgian Band to Wollongong on Monday evening next is arousing considerable interest, and they make their appearance on the…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 July 1915 · page 13

The programme at the Crown Theatre last Friday evening included Madame Marvelle's company of clever cockatoos, which hauled little…

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The Belgian Band

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 July 1915 · page 2

Lovers of good music were afforded a treat at the Wollongong Town Hall last night when a performance was given by the Belgian Band. The…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1915 · page 3

An exciting three-reel drama entitled "A Queen's Double" will be screened at Kiama's Own Pictures to-morrow night. A first-class programme has been secured…

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Gerringong. Patriotic Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1915 · page 2

A grand patrictic concert organised by Mr. Leslie Paper, Syndey in aid Gerringong Fund, for Australia Day, was held, on Saturday night last In…

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Band Recital

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 July 1915 · page 2

The recital given by the Balgownie Brass Band in the Wollongong Town Hall on Sunday afternoon in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund proved a…

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Globe Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 9

On last Friday evening the programme at this nicely renovated theatre opened with English topical Gazette (war); there were pictures…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 9

The programme on Mondgy evening included "Beautiful Belgium," views of our little Ally before the Hun visitation; Belgium as it will…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 2

Those that enjoy a game of cuchre and a dance, and that will enjoy the same all the more because the proceeds go to help our wounded soldiers are…

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Australia Night Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 2

The following articles have been donated for sale at the Australia Night concert at Wollongong:—Ornamental cake, Olive Pinch, Unanderra;…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 July 1915 · page 3

Remember the Benefit Picture Show to-morrow (Thursday) night, proceeds in aid of Wounded Australian Soldier's Fund. Almost every seat is the dress…

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Globe Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 11

The picture in chief in the Church street theatre on Wednesday evening was a story of a monarch's trouble in love and politics, which…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 11

The picture in chief on Monday evening last was the story of a young girl who, being forbidden the company of a certain admirer,…

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School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 7

The concert given by the pupils of the Wollongong District School in aid of the "Mothers' £30,000 Fund," in the Town Hall on Wednesday night,…

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Patriotic Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 15

The patriotic concert which took place at Albion Park on Saturday night last was a marked success, and the programme was one of the best that could possibly be…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1915 · page 2

On Tuesday night a very enjoyable and financially successful euchre party and dance was held under the auspices of St. Peter's Church and St. Joseph's…

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Crows Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 11

More improvements here. Chairs [?] now entered by a handsome vestibule at the Crown-st. end. On Monday evening was shown…

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Red Cross Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 5

The concert in connection with the local branch of the Red Cross Society eventuated in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, and was both a musical…

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