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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

372 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 19

Oddfellows' Ball. at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 13

The Albion Park Branch of the G.U.O.O.F. (Pride of Allowrie) held its annual ball last Friday night in the Agricultural Hall. There was a…

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Premier Dance School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 13

The final of the South Coast Fox-Trot Championship was held in the Wollongong Town Hall last night. This competition, conducted by Mr. L. C…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 11

Friday (to-night), Harry Clay's Vaudeville and Revue Co. Saturday and matinee at 2.30, Richard Dix in a story of the steel worker who…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 4

To-night (Friday).—Clay's Revue Company. Saturday, at the Matinee and at night.—Richard Dix in "Knock-out…

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Woonona District Tennis Club Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 9

Members of above Club, with Mr. R. Wynn as an energetic secretary, conducted a very successful social event in the Friendly Societies' Hall, Bulli…

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Concert at Thirroul. to Assist the Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 25

To assist the Excelsior miners, who have been idle many weeks, Miss Flo Jenkins, assisted by members of the Illawarra Male Voice Choir…

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A.L.P. Euchre Party and Dance. a Big Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 September 1927 · page 2

The euchre party and dance organised by the Kiama branch of the A.L.P. on Friday night in the Oddfellows' Hall was an immense success both socially…

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The Movie Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 27

With the memory of the 1926 Movie ball at Corrimal still fresh in the public mind, there now comes the announcement of the 1927 Movie…

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Christian Brothers' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 17

The unfavorable weather conditions militated against a larger attendance being present at the Christian Brothers' College annual ball, held in the…

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Hospital Ball at Coledale

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 10

Members of Coledale Surf Club, with Messrs. J. Carlwright (Secretary), J. Hargraves (Treasurer) and W. Chennall most conspicious among the…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 12

To-night, Clay's Vaudeville Company. To-morrow, at the Matinee and at Night, Milton Sills will appear in…

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The Movie Ball. at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 1

At a recent meeting the following were appointed, as officers:—President, Miss Linda Green; treasurer. Miss Gladys McCauley; organising…

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Grand Ball. in Aid of Christian Brothers College

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 2

The ball in the Wollongong Agricultural Hall last night in aid of the Christian Brothers' College was a most enjoyable function. The decorations…

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Ambulance Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 2

On Wednesday evening in the Gerringong School of Arts a concert organised by the ladies of the Red Cross Society had a good attendance. The Mayor,…

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Riflemen's Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 October 1927 · page 2

Though rain fell heavily and constant, quite a big crowd attended the Kiama Rifle Club's annual ball on Friday night, in the Oddfellows' Hall…

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Corrimal Citizens' Concert Band. Big Uniform Drive

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 7

For many years the above band has proved itself one of the best country bands in the State, from a musical point of view, obtaining…

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Corrimal Citizens Concert Band. Big Uniform Drive

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 3

For many years the members of the above band have proved themselves one of the beat country bands in the State from a musical…

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Christian Brothers' School Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 9

The adult ball was held on Thursday night, and in spite of the unfavourable weather conditions, was quite successful. The Slyvan…

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Corrimal Soccer Club's Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 12

The Corrimal Soccer Club have made great progress during the season just closing. With Mr. J. Evans as president and Mr. A. Druery…

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Bulli-Woonona Town Band. a Proposal to Assist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 14

The above Band is at present inactive owing to lack of funds—no support from the public, etc. This position was placed before Bulli…

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