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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Band Dances

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 24

Members of the band are organis[?]ng weekly dances, the first of which [?]as held last Friday evening, in the School of Arts. Considering this…

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Band Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 24

A special general meeting of the Citizens' Band was held in Thompson's rooms, on Monday evening last. Mr. J. Allan was voted to the chair…

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Movie Fans, Note. Pictures of Stars and a Money Prize for Application

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 5

Of the millions who patronise the moving pictures, and form, sub-consciously, a liking for the individuals of the silver sheet, few go to the trouble…

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The Pictures. Civilisation Doesn't Worry Jack. Holt. Star of Zane Grey's "Avalanche."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 16

'Probably no screen star has been admired for his masculine, appearance more than Jack Holt, Paramount's handsome he-man who rides a horse…

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The Pictures. Young Hearts Caught in the Whirl of a Dancing Age. Which Is the Way to Happiness?

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 10

Delightfully fascinating in pictorial beauty—vividly human in its dramatic appeal is "Our Dancing Daughters" showing to-morrow, Saturday, March…

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"The Palais." Successful Opening Dance and Euchre Party

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 2

On Saturday evening there was a very successful opening night at the Palais de Danse"—the weekly feature in entertainment now presented at the…

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St. Patrick's Ball. at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 12

The annual St. Patrick's ball which was held in the Albion Park Agricultural Hall last Friday night was a great success, the attendance being…

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The Pictures. [?]Enes of Terrible Typhoon Off Malay Coast

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 27

[?]he hardships and dangers faced by [?]ors in the days of schooners trad[?] with the Malay States are vividly [?]ted in "After the Storm," the…

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The Pictures. Scenes of Terrible Typhoon Off Malay Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 6

The hardships and dangers faced by sa[?]rs in the days of schooners trading with the Malay States are vividly depicted in "After the Storm," the…

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Albion Park. Successful Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 2

The annual Catholic Ball held in the new School of Arts on St. Patrick's Night was very successful and enjoyable, over three hundred being present,…

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Don'ts for Theatre Bobby Clark's Nine Patrons

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 6

Bobby Clark. Fox Movietone comedian of the team of Clark and. McCuliough, featured in: "The Diplomats," and other Fox Movietone shots, has…

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Port Kembla's Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 14

Much to the appreciation of the public, the Port Kembla Town Band played in Wentworth Street on Friday last. They will continue to do so each…

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Anniversary Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 18

A masquerade ball was held in the Coledale Hall last Friday night to celebrate the second anniversary of the formation of the Waratah Picnic Club…

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Dance at Coledale

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 12

The Celedale Picnic Club held a very pleasant dance in the Coledale Hall on March 22nd, at which over 200 attended. Messrs. J. McCombie…

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The Pictures. Lonesome? Learn How to Beat the Blues

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 6

Have you ever been lonesome? Have you ever been in the midst of a crowd who are enjoying themselves and yet find yourself envying their capacity…

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The Pictures. Lonesome? Learn How to Bent the Blues

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 2

Have you ever been lonesome? Have yon ever been in the midst of a crowd who are enjoying themselves and yet find yourself envying their capacity…

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Ambulance Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 2

The Mayor presided at a meeting in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening when arrangements were finalised for the third annual ball of the…

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Corrimal Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 11

This band has devised a means of aiding its funds, which is proving most popular amongst dance lovers in the district. A fortnightly dance is being…

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Wollongong Caledonians Dance—Friday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 12

A dance will be held in Excelsior Hall, Wollongong, by the Caledonians, and the whole of the proceeds will go to Judy Musters. Commencing at 8…

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Fire of Scala Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

Have you ever been thrilled by the sight of a fire engine racing madly to the scene of a fire outbreak through traffic infested streets:- Have you seen…

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