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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Hospital Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 October 1917 · page 2

Wednesday night was the worst weather a concert could have, it was cold and stormy and rain fell heavily and those that came out in it all very…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 2

An unusual programme is to be screened to-morrow night. First on the list is a very interesting travel picture, followed by a 2-reel film…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 10

This evening will be reproduced. "The Whip," a picture of stirring incident on racecourse and railroad, and which proved very interesting on first exhibit…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

Tomorrow night Mary Pickford makes another appearance in Madame Butterfly," a magnificent screen version of John Luther Longer's immortal…

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Globe Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 2

Picture lovers are recommended to read the advertisement which appears in this issue in regard to the pictures to be shown to-night,…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 14

On last Friday night "was shown "The Whip." There was a large house, the attraction of the picture is in the scenes and situations of the racecourse and high…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 31 October 1917 · page 2

The motive of the story of "A Slave to Fashion," an unique Metre feature to be presented to-morrow night illustrates the folly of a girl…

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Globe Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 2

For to-night the first episode in the big picture "The Secret of the Submarine" will be screened at the Globe. "The Upper Crust" and…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 11

This evening will be shown big items, "Richard the Brazen." and "Behind the Scenes," a Charlie Chaplin. For Saturday there is provided for star a comedy…

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Band Recital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 8

The recital given in the Wollongong Town Hall on Sunday afternoon by the Balgownie Brass Band in aid of Mrs. Wakeford's stall at…

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Globe Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 2

To night a monster benefit entertainment will be given at the Globe in aid of the Y.M.C.A. Pete Fund "The Butterfly Girl" will be screened…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 13

The big picture for this evening is one of the famous novel "Trilby," also a second screening of "The Scarlet Runner." A five-act Western drama, 'The…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 November 1917 · page 2

An excellent Metro photo-play entitled "God's Law and Man's" is billed for to-morrow night. On Saturday Frank Keenan will be…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 13

For this evening the star provided is "The Question." It is a society picture and described as very beautiful. Part three of "Scarlet Runner" also…

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The Pictures. "The Pride of the Clan."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 November 1917 · page 2

Following is the story in brief of the Artcraft picture to be shown at the local Theatre to-morrow night staring Mary Pickford:—"Among the…

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Benefit Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 6

For Wednesday night next a grand picture entertainment benefit will be held in the Empire Hall in aid of Mrs. Parker. A splendid programme…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 13

The big picture of last Friday night's programme had for theme a physician who is devoted to research and grudges his assistant the time for courting. He…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 4

On Friday evening last the ladies who are concerned in the forthcoming Xmas Tree to be held in aid of the fluids for repairs to the…

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Band Programme

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 3

At 9 p.m. on Saturday evening the Band will play a nice programme of music at the Post Office corner, and a collection will be taken in aid of…

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The Pictures. "Thousand Dollar Husband"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 2

To-morrow night Miss Blanche Sweet, who is ever a favorite with Kiama audiences, reappears in an exceptionally interesting photo-play…

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