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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Military Ball at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 10

The annual Military Ball, organised by the Dapto Rifle Club, was held in [?] the Agricultural Hall last Friday night. The function was very well…

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Rose Ball At CORRIMAL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 16

The much-talked of Rose Ball eventuated last night in the School of Arts. On entering the hall one was struck by the beauty of the scenery. Something…

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Amusements Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 3

To-night (Friday)—Clay's Vaudeville Company. To-morrow (June 11th), Matinee and at night Tom Mix the well…

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Austinmer juvenile Ball. Arranged by Guides

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 8

The Girl Guides had the hall prettily decorated for their juvenile plain and fancy dress ball last Saturday night. The event was organised by the…

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Musical Event at Bulli. Buffaloes Benefit Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 4

On Monday night the Benefit Concert arranged by Lodge Woonona, No. 114, in aid of Bro. J. McKenzie, eventuated in the Friendly Societies' Hall…

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Eisteddfod Concert. Big Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 10

The sacred concert in the Crown Theatre, Wollongoug, on the Sunday night each year in connection with the Eisteddfod grows in popular favour…

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The Eisteddfod Sacred Concert Broadcasted by 2BL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 6

The Crown Theatre was crowded to capacity on Sunday evening, the occasion of the Sacred Concert. The Wollongong Band, under Mr…

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Diamond Jubilee Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 2

Our church has stood for sixty years A noble monument To men whose pluck outdid their fears Of future consequent…

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Methodist Anniversary Concert and Services

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 2

The 57th Methodist Church anniversary at Gerringong was celebrated on Saturday and Sunday last. Saturday's function was a tea and concert in the…

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CORRIMAL Citizens' Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 13

The Corrimal Citizens' Band Board held their usual meeting last Monday evening. The president, Mr. S. A. McAuley presided…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 17

To night (Friday) Harry Clay's Vaudeville and new Revue Company To-mprrow (Saturday) and matinee at 2.30, three big specials, Wallace…

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Amusements Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 2

To-night (Friday).—Clays' New Revue Company. To-morrow (June 18th).—At the Matinee and at Night, Wallace Beery…

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The "Rose Ball." at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 4

This function was held on June 9th, in the School of Arts Hall, Corrimal, and was an outstanding success, both socially and financially…

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Concert at Scarborough

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 3

Also in aid of the candidature of Miss Jenkins, a splendid concert programme is to be presented at Scarborough on Monday night, the attendance…

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Lecture Concert a Bulli. a Classical Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 6

Under the auspices of the Workers' Educational Association, a series of lectures on music is being conducted in the Parish Hull at Bulli by Mr. L…

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Cabaret Dance. Festivity Fetches Fun and Finance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 June 1927 · page 2

In the second venture of the Agricultural Society, Jupiter Pluvius again took a hand and gave a liberal dose of rain. It was enough to damp an ordinary…

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Successful Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 4

A very successful dance was held in the Queen's Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday evening last, in aid of the Wollongong Hospital's candidate…

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Grand Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 15

The annual ball in connection with St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, is always looked upon as one of the social fixtures of the year. This…

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BALGOWNIE Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 19

Judging from the attendance at the classes every Tuesday night, the juvenile ball which is to be held on August 12th in aid of the Soccer…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 9

To-night, Friday, Harry Clay's Vaudeville Co. Saturday, and matinee at 2.30, three big attractions, Rin Tin Tin, the wonder dog in "A…

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