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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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King's Theatre, Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 10

"Silk Legs" will fee featured at the King's Theatre to-night(Friday). Supported by Mildred Harrison in "Private Affairs" Saturday and…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 10

To-night, Friday, Clay's Vaudeville and Costume Revue company. Saturday, and matinee at 2.30, Adolphe Menjou in "A Gentleman of…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 10

"Smoke Eaters", a film of fact concerning the bravery and heroiein of men who protect property and life, will be screened to-morrow night…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 13

To-night (Friday)—Clay's Vaudeville Company with the ever popular "Ikey." To-morrow—At the matinee and at night, Adolphe Menjou will be starred…

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Boxing. At Globe Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 11

Owing to bad weather conditions the fight fans did not turn up too well last Saturday evening. However, this did not detract from the quality of the…

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Radio in the Home You Hear It All Over the Air Dance for Radio. Young's Hospital Appeal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

Preparations had been made at the little town of Wombat for a big night in the Memorial Hall last Friday to raise funds for the Young "Chronicle's"…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

The entertainments given by the Tongan Choir in this district were an education at well at a delight to the audience…

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Concert at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 12

On Tuesday a concert was held in aid of the Soldiers' Memorial Institute, which was a great success, and will benefit the funds of the institution to…

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Benefit Concert at Port Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 15

An exceptionally successful concert was held in the Amusua Theatre on Tuesday night in aid of the Soldiers' Memorial Institute Building Fund…

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Kiama's Own Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

A well-defined plot, capable direction realistic settings and virile acting recommend "paying the price." the drama showing at Kiama's Own to-night, not only to the average fan, but also to the…

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King's Theatre, Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 16

"Without Mercy" will be the feature at the King's Theatre to-night (Friday), supported by a special six part drama. Saturday and matinee…

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Entertainments Grown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 11

To-nignt (Friday) Clay's Revue Co., with Little Hermie. Saturday and matinee at 2.30, Laura La Plante in, her greatest comedy riot…

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Social Club Dance. Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 11

In connection with the above a dance was held in the Memorial Hall on Friday night, and there was a very good attendance. Splendid music was…

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Bulli-Woonona Town Band. Bandmaster Appointed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

President W. J. R. Richardson presided over the regular meeting of the Band. Board on Tuesday night, those present being Messrs. Clark, Sargeson,…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

Friday—Clay's Revue Company, with Little Hermie, in h big revue entitled, "On the Rio Grande." This stage attraction has fine scenery, with catchy…

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Concert at Corrimal. Woonona Girls Entertain

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 12

The Woonona pupils of Miss Beryl and Mrs. E. Ellis, teacher of National find fancy dancing, together with a couple of other artists from Sydney,…

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Ambulance Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

A meeting of residents interested in the annual bail held for the purpose of raising funds for the Kiama Sub-station was held in the Town Hall on Monday…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 16

Friday (to-night) Clay's Vaudeville Company. Saturday (matinee at 2.30), Louise Fazenda in a comedy drama or real…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 16

"The Cruise of the Hellion" with its adventures of the high seas, terror, desperate deeds of daring! love! Romance! treachery! and a struggle to…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 10

To-night (Friday)—Clay's Vaudeville Company, with Skeeta Cass, will present a comedy entitled "Oh, Uncle.' This should prove popular…

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