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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 15

To-night (Friday).—"The Fair Co-Ed." will be shown. This picture should appeal to the younger patrons, and "Very Confidential," with Madge…

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The Churches. Bulli Methodist Church. Tea Meeting and Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 14

In the School Hall and Church respectively, a tea meeting and concert under the auspices of Bulli Methodist Church was held on Saturday last, and…

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Band Contest. Corrimal Band Comes Third

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 3

On Saturday night the Corrimal Town Band competed in the C Grade contest at the Sports Ground, Sydney, and secured third place…

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Globe Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 13

On Saturday Ike Delavale and Co. will be seen in "Over and Under," and, in addition the special engagement of "Pickering," the comedy juggler and…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 16

A real epic of the Golden North—a wonder story, of the Artie, with its Indians and half-breed Indians, shrieking winter gales and summer zephyrs…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 16

One of the most exciting sea stories to reach the screen for a very long time is "The Royal American", at the Town Hall Theatre to-morrow night…

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Corrimal Citizens' Concert Band. Runners Up in Australian Championship. C. Grade Bands

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 15

The above band, which, under the conductorship of Bandmaster E. Simons, has made rapid headway during the past few years, was successful in…

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Imperial Club Dance. Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

In connection with the Imperial Club, a dance was held in the Memorial Hall last Saturday night, and there was a very good attendance. An…

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Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 13

To-morrow (Saturday)—At the Matince and at night "The Kingdom Within" will be screened. This picture is described as "seven reels of heart…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 13

To-night (Friday)—Two excellent pictures will be shown in "Rocking Moon," and "The Wizard." In addition to these attractions on the screen,…

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Famous Singer at Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 16

Seldom has one the privilege of hearing such a distinguished vocalist as Signor Preboni Hanson, the famous Danish Tenor who, to a packed house…

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Wollongong Globe Theatre To Be Opened As A Boxing Stadium

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 13

It will be pleasing to large numbers on the South Coast who follow boxing to know that the Globe Theatre, Wollongong, will be re-opened as a boxing…

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Corrimal Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the Corrimal Band Board was held in the Band Room on Tuesday night for the purpose of considering an offer from Mrs…

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King's Theatre, Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 12

To-night, Friday, at the King's Theatre, Stanley McKay's musical Comedy Co. in 'Not To-night Dearie, Saturday and matinee at 2.30…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 12

Saturday at 2.30 there will be a Gala Scouts' Matinee with Uncle George on the stage. The Scouts will meet Uncle George at Jubilee bridge…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 12

The gunman of the old west has vanished from the pages of American, and to-day makes his home in centres of population, Zane Grey's…

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Globe Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

On Saturday Little Hermic and his "Snapshot Revue Company" will present their third revue "Keeping Fit." This is sure to be a bright snappy…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

To-night (Friday)—Two good pictures are promised in "Nevada," and "Ladies Must Dress." Both these pictures should prove popular, and the…

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Big Criterion Theatre Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 8

Mr. E. J. Carroll, the well-known theatrical manager, will present to local theatre goers at Crown Theatre Tuesday Night, Arnold Ridley's…

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Town Hall Theatre, Open On

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

The above theatre will be opened on Tuesday next for the first time for pictures, when Noah Beery will be seen in "Old Shoes." In this photo play…

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