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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Concert by Cheer O Girls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 10

The Cheer-Oh Girls are giving a concert in the Wollongong Town Hall on Monday night in aid of the local branch of the R.S. and S.I. League…

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Shower Dance. Miss Major Entertained

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 2

Prior to her marriage on April 29th, Miss Gladys Major was tendered a "Shower Dance" at the Hotel Brighton on the Saturday evening preceding…

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Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 11

To-night (Friday) Harry Clay presents "The Whizbangs," 25 clever children, all assembled in one act; also a musical comedy, C.O.D…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 13

To-night (Friday)—Clay's Vaudeville Company will introduce the "25 Whizbangs," a combination of very clever children in a delightfully…

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Euchre Party and Dance at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 10

A euchre party and dance was held in the Dapto Agricultural Hall on Tuesday night in aid of the Convent Stall at the forthcoming Catholic…

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The Cheer-O Girls. Concert at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 1

The name of the Cheero Girls will always be associated with patriotic efforts, and it is pleasing to note that they are still carrying on good work…

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Successful Concert. at Austinmer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 10

Those who attended the concert in the Austinmer Church of England Hall, in aid of the local Methodist Church, on Saturday night, were entertained by…

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Sacred Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 12

There was a record attendance at the Strand Theatre, Corrimal, on Sunday night at the Sacred Concert, held in conjunction with "Come to…

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Ambulance Ball. OVER £60 NETTED

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 2

On Friday evening the Oddfellows' Hall was gay indeed and packed for the occasion of the Ambulance Ball. The first held under the auspices of the local…

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Scouts' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 16

The opening ball of the season was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, when the 1st Wollongong Troop held their annual ball…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 12

To-night Friday, Harry Clay's Vaudeville, featuring Ike Delavale. Saturday and matinee 2.30, three big attractions, Wallace Beery and Raymond…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 2

To-night (Friday)—Clay's Vaudeville, featuring Ike Delavale. On Saturday a particularly full programme of attraction;; is offered. On…

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Dance to Radio Music and Help the Hospitals

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 5

Dances to radio music, it is expected, will be held in several parts of the State on the evening of Saturday, June 18. The object of the…

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CORRIMAL Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 7

A concert was rendered by the Wollongong Methodist Choir and friends in the School of Arts, last Tuesday evening. The proceeds…

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WONGAWILLI Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 17

Wongawilli Parents and Citizens' Association is imbued with a spirit of self-help in its effort to attain its objective of a School at Wongawilli…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 10

To-night (Friday) Harry Clay's Vaudeville and Revue Co. Saturday and matinee at 2.30, a big programme of vaudeville and pictures viz…

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Successful Ball. at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 4

A must successful ball was held in the Dapto Agricultural Hall, in aid of the funds for refreshment stall for the R.C. Bazaar, last Friday night…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 13

To-night (Friday).—Clay's Vaudeville Co. To-morrow.—At the Matinee and at night, Charlie Murray and Chester…

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Scouts' Ball. 1st Wollongong Troop

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

The annual bull in connection with the 1st Wollongong Troop Boy Scouts was held in the Town Hall, Wollongongong, on Wednesday night of last…

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Firemen and the Hospitals. Big Ball at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 4

Firemen Gorling, Railings and Smith, representing Bulli Brigade, waited upon the Bulli Hospital Committee at the rgular meeting of latter on…

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