Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

340 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 17

Benefit Concert at Bulli. In Aid of Widow of a Deceased Brother

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 8

Members of Bulli branch of the G.U.O.O.F. Lodge worked hard in arranging the benefit concert in aid of the widow of one of their deceased…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 9

To-night, Clay's Vaudeville Company, On Saturday, "Old Home Week," in which Thomas Meighan figures, the hero comes home in a…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Royal Theatre, Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 9

For to-night the star picture is "Broadway Butterfly": also "Way of a Girl." On Saturday and matinee "The Fool," and "Eve's Secret," in…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Ball at Austinmer. Successful Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 10

With the object of assisting the candidature of Miss Lett, who is the Austinmer representative in the South Coast Scouts Queen Competition…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Bulli-Woonona Town Band. the Bulli "Times" Report. Public Meeting Shortly

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 6

In referring to the annual meeting of the Band in August last the Bulli "Times" stated that at the meeting the question of distributing the funds…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Pictures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

No photo drama in many months will arouse such local interest or comment as "The Fool", a special Win Fox attraction due for presentation at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shamrock Comedy Co. Successful Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

On Wednesday night last it would have taken a shoehorn to get any more into the School of Arts at Jamberoo, which was uncomfortably…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wollongong Band. Additions to Band Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 9

Recently the members of the Wollongong Town Band let a contract to Mr. P. Parsons to add 16ft to the Band Hall, and to line and floor the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Band Hall Opened

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 16

Keira street, Wollongong, presented an animated appearance last night, the occasion being the official opening of the Band Hall. The…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Euchre Party and Dance. at Coledale

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 8

At Empire Hall, Coledale, on Friday night last a euchre party and dance was held in aid of tho local R. C. Church Funds. There was a very…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bowling Club Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 19

Wollongong club are having the second of dances on the Green next Thursday night. An open order for 10/6 will be awarded the winning…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 12

To-night, Ike de Laval Vaudeville. On Saturday "The Present Price" in which Buck Jones figures; also "Grounds for Divorce", Florence…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Strand Theatre, Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 16

At the Strand Theatre to-night, Blanche Sweet appears in "Why Women Love," supported by "Those Who Judge," and 12th episode of…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Thirroul Fire Brigade. Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 12

Members of the Brigade, with the co-operation of many people, are striving earnestly to augment the funds of the Hospital at Coledale per medium…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

St. Patrick's Concert. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 4

No lover of music should dream of missing the St. Patrick Concert on Tuesday next, in the Wollongong Town Hall. It is doubtful if ever a more…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

[?]T. Patrick's Day Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 19

The hon. sec. announces:—No [?]er of music should dream of miss[?]g the St. Patrick's concert on [?]esday night next, 16th March. All…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Wollongong Town Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 15

A meeting of ladies was held in the Wollongong Band Hall on Monday night for the purpose of taking steps to raise funds for the Band. Mr. Reg…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Bulli Woonona Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 8

By request, President Southern, of the Bulli Shire Council, has convened a public meeting in connection with Bulli-Woonona Town Band, advertised…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Albion Park Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 16

The annual St. Patrick Ball claimed attention at Albion Park on Wednesday evening in the Agricultural Hall, and was a big social success…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Royal Theatre, Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 10

To-night "The Monster" in which Lon Chaney figures wierdly; also "Lying Wives" and as a speciality the Stereoscopiks for two nights…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →