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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1923

247 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 13

Dapto I.o.o.f. Annual Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 9

One of the best attended social functions held at Dapto for many years was the annual ball on Friday night of the local branch, I.O.O.F. Lodge…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 14

To-night, Melrose's Vaudeville Coy. On Saturday Singed Wings, the heroine is a Spanish dancer who battles with love and temptation. For Monday there…

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Grand Masonic Ball. a Brilliant Scene

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 2

Gaiety and brilliance reigned supreme at the second annual Masonic Ball held under the auspices of the Wollongong Royal Arch Chapter, in the Town Hall,…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 14

To-night, "The Flaming Hour," and Ethel Clayton in "If I were Queen." On Saturday, "Clarence," in which Wallace Reid figures as a popular type of…

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Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 14

Next Thursday night, in the Town Hall, a new organisation, the Excelsior Entertainers, who aim at being helpful in deserving causes, are giving a…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 9

For to-night, there is Geo. Melrose's Company. Saturday's star is "Making of a Man." hero by Jack Holt; the theme is that of a rich man who is reduced to…

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News Notes. Juvenile Ball Repetition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 2

The recent Juvenile Ball held in Woonona was such a success that it has been decided to repeat it in response to numerous requests. The children will…

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The Hospital Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1923 · page 2

Final arrangements have been completed for the annual Hospital Ball on Wednesday next, 25th instant, and a good time is assured to its patrons…

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Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 2

Young Wollongong had a good times at the R.C. Juvenile Ball in the Ton Hall last night. There was a large attendance and a variety of costumes,…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 15

To-night the chief picture will be 'To Have and to Hold," struggles of early American settlers with the Indians. On Saturday, "Back Home and Broke," T…

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Grand Ball. Unique Decorations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 7

Many novel and artistic schemes have at times been utilised for decorating the Wollongong Town Hall in connection with social functions, but we think…

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Ball at Dapto. A. and H. Society's Annual Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 4

The success which invariably attends the annual ball of Dapto A. and H. Society was again maintained this year, as the function on Friday night last…

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Hospital Ball. Brilliant Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 2

Significant of the sympathy with our most worthy Institution and the work it does for the sick in this and the surrounding district, was the fine…

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School of Arts Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 August 1923 · page 2

The annual ball under the auspices of the Jamberoo School of Arts on Wednesday, 18th July, was one of the best held in Jamberoo, socially and…

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Diggers' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 11

Wollongong R.S. and S. League had their annual ball on Wednesday night all the circumstances were favorable to enjoyment. The company numbered…

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Kiama Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 15

This eventuated on Wednesday night last week. There was a company of quite 300. The order was plain and fancy dress. The supper was provided by…

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Ladies' Ball Dresses

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 8

At St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, on Sunday, the Rev. D. J. Knox condemned the practice of describing ladies' ball dresses in newspapers, on…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 11

To-night Melrose's Vaudeville Company. On Saturday, principally "The Young Rajah;" Rudolph Valentino, who has won fame by his personation of…

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Diggers' Ball. an Unqualified Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 9

An Australian atmosphere, associated with flags of the Empire and Allied Nations, was the effect aimed at by the decorative committee who on…

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Cantata and Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 11

Pupils of St. Michael's S. School have been preparing an entertainment which will be given next Tuesday evening in the Town Hall. The program will be…

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