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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 13

This evening's programme includes act stars "Clover's Rebellion," and Charlie Chaplin as "The Immigrant." To-morrow there is a four star announcement,…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

The Metro picture listed to-morrow night is entitled "The White Raven," which features Ethel Barry more, America's emotional actress. The…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 13

For this evening the pig picture is, "The Chattel" It is described as the revolt of a wife against, a tyrant husband. Also, a picturisation of the…

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East & West Railway Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 17

The views thrown on to a film screen at Federal Parliament House the other night for the benefit of the members and their friends, clearly proved most…

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Globe Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 9

The management have made arrangements to provide power for showing their pictures independent of the gas supply, and consequently…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 13

Patrons were greatly entertained last week-end by the Hayseeds picture, features of a selector's life being amusingly depicted…

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Sacred Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 6

On Tuesday evening the Wollongong Methodist Church Choir gave a sacred concert in the church. There was a large audience. The program was begun with…

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War Pictures at Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 15

There will be shown on Monday week the picture acquired by the Commonwealth Government, entitled "Australia in Action." The cinematographer…

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Globe Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 13

For this evening the star of the program is "Whispering Smith" by title. It is a story of love and adventure in the West. There is a Mustang drama and two…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 13

The programme on last Wednesday evening opened with a Pathe Gazette, showing enthusing pictures of America in war preparation. There was a comic, "The…

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Thirroul Tennis, Euchre & Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 6

The tennis euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts' Hall last Friday night. There was a splendid gathering which…

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Cheer-oh Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 13

The Cheer-oh Girls give an entertainment in the Town Hall, next Thursday evening for the Y.M.C.A. funds. They were very much enjoyed when here…

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The Pictures. "The Matrimaniac."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1917 · page 2

Douglas Fairbanks, screen star extraordinay, will be seen to-night in his latest Triangle play, The Matrimaniac." It is asserted that the agile…

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Patriotic Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1917 · page 3

On Wednesday evening in the Methodist School Hall, the ladies of the Girls Club identified with the church, brought to a successful conclusion a…

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Euchre Party & Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 September 1917 · page 2

On Friday evening last a very successful euchre party and dance was held in the Agricultural Hall, Albion Park, in aid of the funds of the…

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"Dinkum" Break-up Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 September 1917 · page 2

The break-up dance of the "Dinkum" Football Club was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening last[?] and was one of the most successful…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 10

The programme [?]cludes as stare two [?] Mystery," and "Hin [?]Saturday also two [?]…

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THIRROUL I.O.G.T. Juvenile Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 15

To-night in the Military Hall there will be a concert given by the members of the Hope of Thirroul juvenile Lodge, when a number of songs, dances…

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Euchre Party & Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 2

Friday evening last saw the Temperance Hall at Shellharbor was filled for the euchre party and dance in aid of the funds of the local School of…

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The Pictures. "The Iron Woman."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 2

Nance O'Neil, who is unexcelled in the strong dramatic roles she portrays upon the stage and screen, considers her portrayal of "The Iron Woman" the…

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