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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Social Club Dance. Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 13

In connection with the above Club a dance was held in the Memorial Hall last Friday night, and there was a good attendance of members present…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 14

Friday—A great picture is promised for to-night, when Ivor Novello will be seen in that thrilling production "The Hat." This is an English picture,…

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Amusements. Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 13

Saturday.—A special double feature programme is promised with "Second Youth," with an all star cast, and Helen Chadwick in "Love of Women." Both…

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Agricultural Ball a Huge Success. Gross Takings About £90

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 2

The weather was in a cranky mood on Friday night with a fierce cold westerly wind blowing enough to cool, the warmest intention to attend the big…

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Wollongong Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 15

A meeting of ladies was held in the Council Chambers, Wollongong, on Tuesday afternoon in reference to the forthcoming Hospital…

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Free Theatre Tickets

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 12

The offer of the Red Coupon Co. of a free pass ticket for every person, for Turnbull's pictures at the Town Hall, Wollongong, bids fair to earn for Red…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

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

At the Crown Theatre, Wollongong on Saturday, May 19th, the programme selected for presentation is "The Gay[?] Defender", a thrilling drama starring…

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Corrimal Citizens' Band. Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 14

The members of the above held their meeting last Thursday evening in Thompson's Rooms. There was a large attendance of bandsmen…

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Entertainments Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 11

To-morrow, Saturday and matinee a[?] 2.30 "The Passions of the Great," alter an extended season at the Piccadilty Theatre, Sydney, will be the feature…

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Amusements. Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

Saturday night will see a great presentation of "Passions of the Great," with Victor Varconi in the leading role. This line actor will be…

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At the Pictures. Monster Movie Fare. Union Theatres Inaugurate City Standards

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 11

The advent of Union Theatres Ltd. one of the mightiest film concerns in the world, into the South Coast, is welcome news to movie patrons in this…

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Presentation to Mr. Boland. by Staff of Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

At the conclusion of the programme at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on Saturday night, the staff assembled to say goodbye to Mr. Boland who had…

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Death of Woonona Identity. Thomas James Ball. "Gradually, but surely, each human link In life's long chain is severed."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 3

We have to record the passing from this earth of one of the oldest and best known identities of the Bulli-Woonona districth. We refer to Thomas James…

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Opening of Woonona School. Concert at Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 14

In connection with the Fete at the official opening of Woonona Infants' School on Saturday, 5th May, (reported in our last issue) a concert for the…

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A Great Success. SHELLHARBOUR R.C. Church Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 2

At the Pictorium Hall, Shellharbour, one of the most successful yet held, of the many function successful yet held, of help Church function of this nature to…

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Port Kembla Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 11

The Port Kembla Band turned out last Friday night, and played selections in front of the various business premises in Wentworth Road, the music was…

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Ambulance Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent by those who attended the euchre party held in the Alliance Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday night…

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Scouts' Annual Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 7

The annual ball will be held in Howarth's Excelsior Hall (next to Harrigan's Garage), Crown Street, Wollongong, on Thursday, June 7th. This is…

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Entertainments Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 18

The programme for to-morrow night and Matinee at 2.30. will include Reginald Denny in a speed farce of traffic cops and fortune hunting women…

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Town Hall Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 18

On Saturday and at Matinee at 2.30 the all British picture, "Palaver," will be screened, "Palaver" tells a wonderful tale of British pluck and romance…

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