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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Social Club Dance. Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 3

In connection with the above Club a dance was held in the Memorial Hall, last Friday night, and there was a good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Michell…

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Buffet Rights at Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 11

Mr. Turnbull, of the Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong, has secured the buffet rights at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, together with the shop, on a…

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Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong. Good Programmes Assured

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 11

Mr. Turnbull has arranged with Union Theatres, Ltd., for a release of some very big films to be shown at the Town Hall Theatre, and at an early…

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The Pictures. Outstanding Entertainments. Presented by Union Theatres, Ltd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 11

The quality of the programmes already presented at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, the Royal Theatre, Bulli, and the Kings' Theatre, Thirroul, by…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 9

The concert held in the Presbyterian School Hall, Wollongong, on May 17th, proved a musical treat. All items being encored. The artists that…

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Kiama's Own Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

Hank Mann, minus his moustache for a change, returns to feature production to play an important comedy role in "The Ladybird," the new Chadwick…

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Jamberoo. Successful Tennis Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

A long array of cars signified a popular function was on in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Wednesday night, when the young people, enthusiastic in…

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Organ Recital and Concert. Dedication of Electric Blower

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 2

A concert and organ recital was held at Christ Church, Kiama, on Monday evening last. There was a great many present despite the heavy rain. Had…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 11

The Prince of Syncopation Leo Martin, and his dainty partner, Marie, will present a melange of mirth and melody at the Crown Theatre, on Saturday and…

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Old Time Dance at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 13

The weather was very unfavourable last Friday night and the attendance was not large at the old-time dance organised by the Friendly Societies' Hall…

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The Pictures. Leo Martin and Marie

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

The second of the Union Master Artists Vaudeville Attractions, Leo Martin and Marie, will be presented at this Crown Theatre, Wollongong,…

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Marvellous "Metropolis" Coming to Town Hall Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 12

The magic art of the motion picture has opened the pages of the past and brought forth from their, musty storage-houses the legends of the world…

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Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong. Imposing Array of Super Attractions Secured For Immediate Release. Industry and Perseverance Rewarded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 8

Mr. Turnbull, the popular lessee of the Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong, who has, to use his own words, "been taking his medicine"…

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Red Rose Flyers' Visit Wollongong, June 9th in Famous Machine. Capt. Lancaster and Mrs. Miller to in Person at Town Hall Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 11

An event of outstanding importance in the public life of Wollongong and surrounding districts is the visit of the intrepid world flyers, Captain…

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Albion Park Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 2

The Agricultural Bal! was held at Albion Park on Friday night last. There was a fine attendance and the dancing was exceptionally good, the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 2

On Monday evening last one of the largest gatherings in Kiama for a long time, was the euchre party and dance held in the Oddfellows' hall, the…

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Red Rose Flyers Visit Wollongong June 9th in Famous Machine. Capt. Lancaster and Mrs. Miller to appear in person at Town Hall Pictures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 2

Capt. Lancaster and Mrs. Miller to appear in person at Town Hall Pictures. An event of outstanding importance in the public life of the district is the…

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Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 11

The members of the Band spent a most enjoyable time last week-end when they visited many town including Camden, Picton and Bowral…

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Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 18

A very well attended dance was held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night in aid of the local Soccer clug, Seddon's orchestra was in attendance…

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Scotch Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 11

The Scottish Society held a very successful dance last Saturday evening in the School of Arts Hall. The attendance was excellent and a most…

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