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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Cheer-o for Soldiers Y.m.c.a. War Zone Concerts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 6

The latest English mail brings advice that the military authorities at the front have definitely recognised the essential value of the Y.M.C.A…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The feature to be presented at the Pictures to-morrow (Thursday) night is entitled "The Chalice of Sorrow," a 5-act Blue Bird Production. A war…

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THIRROUL Band Recital

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 11

On Sunday evening the local band gave a very nice recital in the School of Arts Hall. There was an attendance of about 100. It was held after church services,…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 11

For Good Friday [?] a special program is provided [?] big picture being Julius Caesar, with [?] special orchestral accompaniment. On [?] Saturday evening…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 14

The programme on Good Friday night was one of high class. There were scenics of France and of India; two dramas of classic subject, the big one "Julius…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

To-morrow night Miss Pau[?] Frederick, one of the foremost tragediennes of the day, plays the lead in "Lydia Gilmore," an interesting photo-play…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 13

The program of last Monday evening began with a scenic picture, one view of which was of a Bulgarian town from an aeroplane. The star drama, a Vitagraph…

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The Pictures. "The Race."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

The above is the title of the feature to be presented on a Paramount programme to-morrow. (Thursday) night. Victor Moore who is known in the…

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THIRROUL Band Social

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 10

In the School of Arts' Hall a most enjoyable social in aid gt the local band funds was held. About 200 persons were present. Great credit is due to Mr…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 13

The bill for this evening stars "Sparrows." an unprotected girl story. On Saturday there is for star "The Female of the Species," and Crab Bag Bride"…

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Anzac Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

The concert in the Wollongong Town Hall on Wednesday night proved a great success, the attendance was goo, and an excellent…

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Mr. H. Thomas's Concert Company

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 16

Last Monday the second concert under Mr. Harry Thomas's management was given in the Crown Theatre. The program was opened by Mr. Charles Smythe,…

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Anzac Memorial Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 13

The Wollongong Town Hall was well filled by an appreciative audience on Wednesday evening to witness the concert arranged by Messrs. H. P. Crook…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 2

To-morrow night (Thursday) another of the now famous Red Feather features entitled "The Morals of Hi[?]da," is to be screened at the Pictrues. An…

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Children's Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 2

On Friday evening a chidren's concert was given in the Presbyter an School Hall and was most enjoyable, the very creditable programme carried…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 13

For this evening there is allotted the "Web of Desire," as star. There will also be a Charlie Chaplin, who will feature as The Vagabond. On Saturday…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 2

The feature to be presented at the Pictures to-morrow [?]ght (is a Red Feather production entitled "A Child of Mystery," starring Miss Gertrude…

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"War Chest" Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 2

On Friday evening a packed house in the Oddfellows' Hall, awatted the programme with anticipation, and as early as seven o'clock, a big crowd…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 14

The program of Friday last was of more than ordinary interest. There was a topical, showing American scenes, including ice skating, and a Pathe…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

What is considered the finest Blue Bird Photoplay produced to date has been secured for presentation in Kiama on Thursday (to-morrow) night. It is…

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