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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1924

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 14

Clay's Vaudeville to-night. On Saturday Penrod and Sam; we had Penrod some time back, this one is a sequel to it the author of the novel…

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Judging at Fancy Dress Ball. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 19

Sir,—Allow me a short space in your paper in regard to the juvenile fancy dress ball held at Austinmer on the 14th December. I think it very…

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Whose's Hat? the Story of a Grey Felt Hat with a Black Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 1

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M., Patrick Kelly was charged with having a hat in his possession…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 2

With an elephant star to furnish novelty and a delightful human interest plot for a story, "Soul of the Beast," the new Thomas H. Ince production…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 2

An attractive bill is offering at the Pictures to-morrow night with Clyde Cook in a special comedy—"The Cyclist"—Dustin Farnum, in "The Man…

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Balgownie Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 5

Balgownie Band has been engaged for the Kiama Show, and supporters of the Kiama Band are upset. A writer to the Kiama "Reporter" states:—"What…

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No Band. Show Committee Criticised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 5

A special mooting of the Albion Park A.H. and T. Association was held on Friday night, mainly to finalise matters in connection with the show. Those…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 14

Clay's Vaudeville Company to-night. On Saturday, the principal picture will be "Soft Boiled," a comedy in which Tom Mix and an intelligent steed…

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Municipal Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

The second annual meeting of the above Band was held in the Council Chambers, on Monday, 7th instant. There was a very fair attendance. Mr…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

Barbara Castleton and Montagu Love are the featuring players in "Shams of Society," which will be the principal attraction to-night…

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Listen to the Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 7

The Wollongong Town Band will render a select programme of music on the South Beach on Sunday night, commencing at 8 o'clock. Collection…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 14

Clay's vaudeville Company this evening. On Saturday, "The Go Getter," a picture in seven parts;l also "Times Have Changed," and a comic. A picture…

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Juvenile Ball at Austinmer (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 13

Sir,—Allow me space in your valuable paper to reply to a Visitor and Onlooker in reference to a juvenile ball held in Austinmer on 14/12/23, and which…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2

"Bell Boy 13,” starring Douglas Maclean and acknowledged to be one of the most attractive photo-plays released for a long time, is to be the…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

"Times Have Changed," Wm. Russell's first comedy-drama made for Fox Pictures, is scheduled for the Kiama screen to-morrow night. It is…

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Port Kembla Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 6

Mainly to discuss matters of finance, a meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, when Mr. S. Watson occupied the chair…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 13

To-night, vaudeville. For Saturday a holiday program is announced; Children of Jazz, a picture of gay life also. Big Dan, and a comic On Monday a…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 2

"You're a thief—and a wife thief is the lowest of the breed." From "Grand Larceny," the new photo-play due to night. Pretty Baby Balfour will also…

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Entertainments Crown Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 12

To-night, Clay's Company. For Saturday, the star picture will be "The Snow Bride" (Alice Brady) ; she and her lover have perils in the…

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Dance at Austinmer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 7

At the instigation of a number of visitors, the secretary of Austinmer Progress Association (Mr Geo. Smith) hurriedly organised a dance which…

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