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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

576 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 29

Chamber of Commerce Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

The final ladies' meeting in connection with the forthcoming Chamber of Commerce Ball was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Mr. J…

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Gerringong School of Arts Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

The bad weather on Thursday evening last did not keep people away from the School of Arts ball at Gerringong, where a most enjoyable time was spent…

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The Pictures. the Australian Commonwealth Band. At Town Hall, July 7th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 9

A revelation in brass bunds is promised by the management of the Town Hall Pictures, Wollongong, on Saturday, July 7th, when the Australian…

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Bulli Woonona Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 8

Only about half-a-dozen persons attended for the annual meeting on Wednesday night, in the Friendly Societies' Hall. President Richardson formally…

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Brief Mention Convent Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 13

The annual ball in aid of the Albion Park Convent took place in the Agricultural Hall, on Friday night last, there were about 60 couples present,…

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The Australian Commonwealth Band at Town Hall, July 7th

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 22

A revelation in brass bands is promised by the management of the Town Hall Pictures, Wollongong, on Saturday, July 7th, when the Australia…

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The Bronsons, Another Big Union Theatre Vaudeville Attraction

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 9

That the type of stage attraction being presented at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, the Royal Theatre, Bulli, and King's Theatre, Thirroul, by…

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The Bronsons. Another Big Union Theatre. Vaudeville Attraction

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 22

That the type of stage attraction being presented at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, the Royal Theatre, Bulli, and the King's Theatre, Thirroul, by…

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Crown Theatre. Esther Ralston in "Something Always Happens" at Crown

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 22

Ghosts fluttering about cobwebby beams; hideous faces peering at a beautiful blonde trapped in a den of mysterious creatures; eerie noises and…

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"The Garden of Eden," with Corinne Griffith, at Town Hall Pictures. Direct From Sydney Capitol

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 9

Fresh from a week of triumphs at the mighty Sydney Capitol, beautiful Corinne Griffith's latest dazzling success, "The Garden of Eden," will be…

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"The Garden of Eden" with Corinne Griffiths at Town Hall Pictures. Direct From Sydney Capitol

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 22

Fresh from a week of triumphs at the mighty Sydney Capitol, beautiful Corinne Griffith's latest dazzling success, "The Garden of Eden", will be…

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Entertainments Town Hall Theatre. "Flesh and the Devil" Gives John Gilbert His Greatest Role

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 22

In "Flesh and the Devil", the big special which comes to the Town Hall Pictures on Tuesday, July 10th, John Gilbert is the impelling central figure…

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Convent Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

On Friday evening last, June 22nd, the annual Convent Ball was held in the Town Hall, Albion Park. There was alarge attendance of friends…

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Kiama's Own Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

Mark Twain said, "Little things shape our destinies." It is upon this premise that "Irish Hearts," May. McAvoy's latest starring production for Warner…

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Kiama's Own Pictures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 2

A picturisation of the Zane Grey story, "Lightning," will be the principal attraction on Saturday next. It is a fast-moving, highly dramatic picture of…

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A Great Success. £ 60 Raised at Chamber of Commerce Ball. Popular Lady Contest Nets £8/9/

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 2

Popular Lady Contest Nets £8/9/- The Chamber of Commerce ball presented a gay appearance in the Agricultural pavilion on Friday night, when…

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Band Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 11

At a meeting held last Thursday, a number of ladies attended, for the purpose of making arrangements for the holding of a monster bazaar, in…

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Scotch Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 11

Another of the series of dances, organised by the Scotch folk in Corrimal, was held last Saturday evening, in the School of Arts. The…

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Ambulance Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 5

The ladies organising the ball in aid of the Illawarra Ambulance, to be held on Wednesday, July 18th, are sanguine that it will be a great success, and that…

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Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

The juvenile ball in aid of Wollongong District Hospital was held last night. Seddon's Orchestra supplied exed an excellent M.C. Messrs…

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