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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Amusements. Grown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 7

To-night (Friday) Clay's Vaudeville Company. On Saturday at both the matinee an in the evening, Tom Mix appears…

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I.o.o.f. Ball, Dapto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 7

The Dapto I.O.O.F. held its annual ball on Friday evening, there being a good attendance, but not sufficiently large to overcrowd the hall…

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The Council's Picture Theatre To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 7

Sir,—I was glad to see the great interest displayed in my letter appearing in your issue of the 9th July, and the close study that it has received at…

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The Council's Picture Theatre, Etc. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 15

Sir,—The abuse heaped on my head by the Mayor, in his letter appearing in your last issue, cuts no ice, and leaves the ratepayers with a sorry…

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Euchre Party and Dance. Bombo School Fund

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 2

A bleak cold night on Friday did not freeze the enthusiasm of the Bombo, Minnamurra and North Kiama Parents' and Citizens' Association, and the…

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Dapto Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 14

A further enthusiastic meeting presided over by Mr. J. H. Lindsay, was held on Wednesday night. Election of Officers…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 9

To-night, Friday, Harry Clay's Vaudeville with Ike Delavale and his full Revue Co. Saturday, Buck Jones in a daring plainsman's fight…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 13

To-night (Friday), Clays Vaudeville Co., with Ike Delavale and Pull Revue Company. To-morrow, at the matinee, and at…

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Municipal Theatre Scheme. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 13

Sir,—In his letter published in your issue of the 16th inst., His Worship the Mayor concluded his reply to my criticism by stating that he must dismiss…

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Municipality of Wollongong Theatre Scheme. To the Editor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 19

Sir,—In his letter published in your issue of the 16th inst., His Worship, the Mayor concluded his reply to my criticism by stating that he must…

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Grand Concert. Wollongong Town Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 9

The grand concert in the Wollongong Town Hall, last night, under the auspices of the District Choir, was very poorly patronised. Those that…

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Corrimal Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 5

The committee of the above Band will conduct a five-aside competition, on Eight Hour Day. All classes may enter in their respective grades…

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Wollongong Town Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 4

The Wollongong Town Band held their half-yearly meeting in the Band room; Mr. J. W. Coates presiding. The secretary, Mr. R. Parsons…

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Subsidy for Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 13

In the finance committee's report it was recommended that the Wollongong Town Band be paid an additional subsidy of £20 per year, half to be paid…

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Diggers' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 17

In the most picturesque setting that has been accomplished for many years, the Diggers Eighth Annual Ball took place on Wednesday…

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Ball at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 12

Mr. G. Denham conducted a masquerade ball at his Palais de Dance Hall, Thirroul, last Friday night, which was much enjoyed by those who…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 16

To-night (Friday) Harry Clay's Vaudeville, featuring Nellie Kolle. Saturday and Matinee "East Lynne" from the novel play by Mrs. Henry…

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Wollongong Town Band. Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 5

The members of the Wollongong Town Bund held their. half-yearly meeting in the Band Room on July 20th, Mr. J. W. Coates presiding. The…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 2

To-night, Clay's Vaudeville Company. To-morrow, at the matinee, Billy Cass' Pantomime Company will make a welcome re-appearance. This…

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Successful Diggers' Ball. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 4

Each year, and in every way, the Wollongong Diggers' Ball may be said to roach a higher standard. The eighth annual ball, which was held in the…

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