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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

340 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 17

Enjoyable Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 2

The annual reunion dance of the old students of the Wollongong High School eventuated in the Wollongong Town Hall on Friday night last. Those…

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Scouts' Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 11

The members of the Wollongong No. 1 Troop, and the Parents and Supporters' Association intend to make the dance which will be held next…

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Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 9

To-night, Harry Clay's Vaudeville. Saturday, matinee,at 2.30 "Sally of the Sawdust." a story of the circus, full of laughs, thrills, human…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 3

Another euchre party and dance in aid of the funds of the Catholic Church at Bulli was conducted in the Convent School last Thursday night, 10th, and…

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Albion Park. Convent Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 2

The annual Convent ball held in the Agricultural Hall, Albion Park, was a great success, it was attended by a large number of visitors as well as…

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Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 11

To-night (Friday) Harry Clay's Vaudeville. To-morrow (Saturday) "Rustling for Cupid," featuring Anita Stewart, a story of how false…

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Scouts Dance. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 11

"There was sound of revelry by night" at the Wollongong Town Hall on Tuesday, when the building was crowded with a gay throng of dancers…

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King's Theatre Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 2

To-night's programme will feature Poll Negri in "The Flower of the Night" and Anita Stewart in "Rustling for Cupid."…

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Theatre Royal, Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 2

To-night's programme will contain two very fine films, and attention is directed to advertisement in this issue in regard to programmes…

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Grand Ball. at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 11

The annual ball in connection with the Albion Park Convent was held in the Agricultural Hall last Friday night. There was a very gratifying…

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Hospital Ball Gross Proceeds £130

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 2

The phenomenal success of the Hospital Ball in the Antrim Theatre on Friday evening last, after the Star-lights Dance had Hector Gray Comedy…

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Wollongong Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 2

The Wollongong Bandsmen and the members of the Ladies' Committee in connection with tho Band, made special arrangements on Tuesday night to…

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Wollongong Town Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 23

The funds of the above band are [?]at a low ebb, and unless some practical assistance is forthcoming from the council and the public, the…

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International Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 27

The grand "International" Ball, which is to be held at the Palais Royal on Tuesday, July 6th, has a special appeal to all classes and…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 15

To-night (Friday) Clay's Vaudeville Co, including The Delavale and Full Supporting Co. Saturday and Matinee at 2.30, Bebe Daniels in a…

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Dapto A. and H. Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 23

Dapto A. and H. Society, for its annual ball which eventuated on Thursday evening last, was favored with ideal weather conditions…

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Municipal Theatre Scheme (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 16

Council's Position—As a rate payer and citizen I wish to voice my protest against the proposed scheme s[?] far as it relates to the New Town…

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The Country League Footballer Wants to Knock Someone Over Before Passing the Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 3

So said Mr. J. Quinlan, who represented the N.S.W. Rugby League Country Committee, when responding to a toast at the banquet given at Wollongong last…

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Wollongong Town Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 15

Prior to the commencement of the business at Wollongong Council meeting last night, the Mayor and Aldermen received a deputation…

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Theatre Royal, Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 3

Tonight, Sally O'Neill in 'Miko, and also Irene Rich in 'The Wife who wasn't Wanted.' Included in to-night's programme is the special film…

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