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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

227 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 12

Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 11

To-night's star is "Old Lady 31"; also more of "The Messenger of Death." For Saturday there are three big pictures, one of the West with…

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South Coast Band Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 14

The South Coast Band Contest commences this evening at 7.30 in the Town Hall, when the solo competition will be heard; the entries are…

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Juvenile Ball. Successful Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 1

The annual juvenile fancy dress ball under the auspices of the Austinmer Progress Association and Surf Club was held at…

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Band Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 7

President, J. Miller, Helensburgh; treasurer, W E. Dwyer, Wollongong; secretary, G. W. Dobing, Keiraville, committee, A. Houghton, (Keira), R…

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THIRROUL Band Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 16

Fourteen committeemen were present at the meeting of the Thirroul Citizens' Brass Band last Thursday night in the bandroom. The president, Mr. F. B…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 11

This evening the big picture will be the sixth part of "The Messenger of Death." On Saturday, the biggest star will be "Victory"; it is founded upon…

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South Coast Band Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 8

Some months ago the bands of the Illawarra district decided upon a contest. There had not been one in the district for several years, and doubtless…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 2

Two of the most popular film artists in Margueidie Cark and Dorothy Dalton contribute the programme tonight the form[?] in "Luck [?] Pawn,"…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 14

To-night will be shown the final part of "Messenger of Death." For Saturday there is "Why Change your Wife?" described as a society story…

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Band Contest Protost Public Meeting at Balgownie

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 18

On Tuesday evening there was a public meeting at Balgownie for the purpose of protesting against the disqualification of the Band for receiving the…

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Postponed Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 14

The concert to have been given at Unanderra, in aid of church funds, last Wednesday will be given next Tuesday…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 3

Bessie Love, who will be seen in "The Fighting golden" to-morrow night, makes a bewitching Lovable [?] the character as "Puggy." The…

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MEETINGS. Wollongong Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 6

Following on the presentation of Prince's photo at the Town Hall, Wollongong, on Monday night, a number of citizens assembled in the Mayor's…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 16

"A Woman Wins" will be the star to-night. On Saturday those who have read Stevenson's thrilling story Treasure Island will see it in pictures…

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Local and General. Thirroul Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 4

Thirroul Town Band, which was advertised to give a programme on the beach last Sunday, failed to put in an appearance, to the disappointment…

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Current Comment. Wollongong Town Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 3

During the proceedings at the Wollongong Town Hall on Monday night, several speakers referred in eulogistic terms to the part played by the Town…

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Band Contest Protest (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 20

Sir,—Same of the speakers at the "indignation meeting" made statements that, in fairness to the other Bands, call for an explanation…

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New Crown Theatre. Grand Opening Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 2

The new Crown Theatre, Wollongong, which has been constructed on the most modern lines with a view to the comfort of patrons,…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 2

A grand concert was given at the Institute, Keiraville, last Saturday night, in aid of the Keiraville Methodist Church funds. The hall was…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 13

The new theatre will be the centre of interest to-night; the Premier (Mr. Storey), will say the opening words, and it will go down in history that…

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