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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Free Pictures for Unemployed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. F. Lowden, president of the Southern Miners' Federation, informs us that Mr. W. Turnbull has offered members of the local unemployed a…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 15

Friday (to-night) Clay's Vaudeville specialities and revues; Con Moreni and his Ideal company of comedians…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 15

Saturday and matinee at 2.30, another of the famous stage hits have been converted into a great screen production, viz "A Boy of the…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 12

To-night—Clay's Co. will appear, and as it is anounced to be the last appearance of the company after four, and a half years, it is anticipated that…

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Amusements. Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

Saturday, at the Matinee and at Night, a remarkably fine programme is promised. Charles Dickens' best-loved book "Little Dorritt," is, of course the…

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Euchre Party and Dance. at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

A euchre party and dance was held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night, there being a large attendance, at euchre and the dance. Mr…

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Kiama's Own Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 2

Where it is commonly presumed that in the wild west might is right, Jack Perrin reverses the rule in his current offering to-night, under the amusing…

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Attractive Novelty Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

At the meeting of the committee making arrangements for the Ambulance ball, held on Monday night last, a much appreciated offer was received from…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 16

Friday, (to-night,) a full picture pro gramme, including "Corporal Kate" featuring Vera Reynolds, a tender love story of a girl war worker at the…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 16

The full picture programme to be presented at the Town Hall Theatre, to-morrow night (Saturday) matinee at 2.30 will include "Rupert of…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

To-night (Friday) Vera Roynolds will appear in "Corporal Kate," a story of a woman war worker. The supporting picture will be William…

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Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

To-morrow (Saturday)—At the Matinee and at night, "Rupert of Hentzau" will be shown. This is sure to prove a very great draw as this famous…

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Ambulance Ball Committee

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. J. Price) presided at a meeting of the Ambulance Ball Committee in the Council Chambers on Monday night Also present Mesdames W…

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Agricultural Ball FRIDAY, 11th MAY

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 2

The Agricultural ball promises to be one of the big dancing successes of this season. Under Mr. and Mrs. Barclay's direction the programme should have…

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Kiama District Rugby League Ball. a Great Success—£40/17/9 Receipts

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 3

Our local lads call kick the ball to successful isues and also run a "ball"—taking the word in its social sense—equal to the best This was proved on…

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Corrimal Citizens' Band Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

The annual meeting of the above was held in Thompson's rooms, on Monday evening. The president, M[?] S. A. McCauley, presided…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

To-morrow, Saturday, with matinee at 2.30, the big British production, "Roses of Picardy," will be screened. This great picture is generally…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

To-night (Friday) Marion Davies very superbly portrays the leading role in a screen production of Barrie's groat play, "Quality Street," supported by…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

A special attraction has been arranged for to-night in "Quality Street," in which Marion Davies will appear. "Almost a Lady" will be another…

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Amusements. Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 11

Saturday, at the Matinee and at night, that very famous picture "Roses of Picardy" will he shown. It comes straight from extended season…

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