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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1923

247 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 13

Anniversary Tea & Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1923 · page 2

On Friday evening in the School of Arts, Gerringong, a splendid gathering, despite the weather, filled the half to overflowing, a second sitting…

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Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 1

The Junvonilo Ball in aid of new Convent School Fund, Bulli, was repeated in the old school room on Monday night, when, notwithstanding the inclemency…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 11

To-night, Light in the Dark," and "The Scarlet Car." For Saturday there is "Ebb Tide," a picture upon a South Sea story of R. L. Stevenson's. For…

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The Artists' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 8

Let me whisper of the Artists' Ball! But, I err, it should have been the Artists' Balls. There is, or was, to be three of them. The first, which will…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 2

A cuchro party and dance promoted by the Port kembla Rifle Club was held in the Amusua Hall on Friday night, and though the attendance was…

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Benefit Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 1

A benefit concert in aid of Mr. Roy Stubbs, of Woonona, who has suffered a prolonged illness, was given in the Friendly Soeicties' Hall, Bulli, on…

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School 'Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 15

The concert given by pupils of St. Michael's Sunday School in the Town Hall on Tuesday had a fairly large audience. The first part comprised a Boy…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 10

To-night, Melrose's Vaudeville Coy. On Saturday, "The Impossible Mrs. Bellew," in which Gloria Swanson figures; the heroine although a society frivole shows…

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Port Kembla Juvenile Ball Big Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 3

The juvenile ball promoted by the Port Kembla Soccer Club gave a delightful prospect, a charming scene, and a very pleasant retrospect. As someone…

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Municipal Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening Mr. Rainbow (President) in the chair. Mr. A. McGuinness (vice-president) also…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 14

To-night, "Beyond the Rainbow." Then on Saturday "Nobody's Money," which is a story of a derelict fortune Also "Morals," special matinee. For…

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Grand United Oddfellows' Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 3

The annual dance of the G.U.O.O.F. took place with great success on Friday, 24th August. The hall was nicely decorated with lillies, and in the…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 13

To-night Melrose's Vaudeville Coy. For Saturday, "The, World's Applause the heroine is a popular artiste. On Monday, "The Abysmal Brute" this is…

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Grand Ball Thirroul Surf Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 2

A grand ball, under the auspices of the Thirroul Surf Club, was held in the School of Arts, Thirroul, last Friday night, and it proved such a success from…

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Successful Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1923 · page 2

A very successful concert in aid of the Jamberoo Methodist Church, was held in the local School of Arts on Wednesday night. The hall was…

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Old Time Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 8

There were amusing scenes at Coraki's old-time ball in aid of the hospital. The old folk of the district gathered and danced the old dances, with…

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Entertainments. Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 14

The picture for to-night is Dr. Jack, a comedy. For Saturday, there is principally "30 Days," a comedy; Wallace Reid figures the hero, who has taken…

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Scarborough Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 2

The Scarborough Hospital Ball, to be held in the Palace Hall shortly promises to be a big success. The never tiring secretary, Mr. Cavill, is doing his…

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Thirroul Surf Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 14

Under the auspices of the above club a grand ball was held in the School of Arts, Thirroul, last Friday night, and it proved a huge success. The decoration…

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Queen of Corrimal. Grand Ball and Crowning Ceremony. a Brilliant Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 1

The second annual ball of the Corrimal Friendly Societies was held in the Princess Theatre on Friday night last and was a huge success, both financially…

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