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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Sunday Night Concert. Splendid Programme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 6

To provide a further opportunity for the people to be entertained by competitors who had appeared at the Eisteddfod, a concert was arranged for…

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A Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 11

At night a very creditable concert was held, promoted by Sir. J. H. Clark. The verandah was used as a stage and all the items were well…

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Radio Concert. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 16

A concert arranged by the New South. Wales Broadcasting Company Limited, in association with the Illawarra Male Voice. Choir, in aid of the…

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Sacred Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 22

The Sacred Concert held in the F.S. Hall, Bulli, last Sunday night, under the auspices of the Bulli-Woonona Eisteddfod committee was a distinct…

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Wollongong Presbyterian Church Choir Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 13

The programme of vocal and instrumental music given by the above choir, assisted by local artists, in the Church Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday…

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Citizens' Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 15

A meeting of the above was held in Thompson's rooms, on Monday evening last, and was presided over by the president, Ald. S. A. McCauley…

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Port Kembla Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 2

"Matters moving nicely, and Band steadily progressing," is how Bandmaster W. Medealf sums up generally regarding the activities of the Port…

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How Talking Pictures Are Made Studio Secrets

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 5

The Talking Pictures have taken the world by storm. No invention in r[?]ent yearn has so captivated the pe[?]le as the latest entertainment…

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Radio Concert. at Wollongong. Good Programme But Poor Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 4

When the Illawarra Male Voice Choir won the Male Voice Selection at the Radio Eisteddfod, it was arranged that they should be "put on the air" by…

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Hospital Ball. Fixed for June 7th

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

A well attended meeting was held on Monday evening with Colonel Fuller presiding in the Council Chambers, to discuss arrangements and fix the date…

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Community Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 12

A community dance was held in the Port Kembla Memorial Hall, on Saturday evening last, on somewhat new and novel lines, the hall and general…

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Thirroul. Carnival Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 13

A very enjoyable carnival dance dance was held on Tuesday evening last in aid of Thirroul School of Arts. The function was organised by…

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Talking Pictures (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 16

It was with groat interest that read the articles on Talking Picture in your last issue. There is no double that this new entertainment marvel…

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Pre-eisteddfod Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 18

The above concert, organised by Mr. Consterdine, eventuated in the Amusua Theatre, Port Kembla, on Tuesday evening last, there being a very good…

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Benefit Concert. at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 15

The benefit concert at Dapto on Monday night for the widow of the late Mr. W. C. Bright, who was accidentally killed, was held in the Agricultural…

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Hospital Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 2

The Hospital Ball eventuates on June 7th, and the committee are looking forward to the generous support of former years in the catering…

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Jamberoo Cricketers. Ball and Presentations of Trophies

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 3

The Jamberoo Cricket Club celebrated on Wednesday evening the conclusion of a most successful season, during which the second grade team…

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Band Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

Owing to the heavy rain which fell last Saturday the collectors appointed by the band board were unable to wait upon subscribers. The…

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Bulli-woonona Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 11

A reunion of bandsmen, in the form of a social gathering, was held in the band room, Russell Street, Woonona last Friday night. Mr. G. S. Rallings…

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Band of Hope Union

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

Mr. E. Trafford, Hie capable secretary Secretary of the N.S.W. Band of Hope Infoll, will visit Dapto at this week end for the purpose of commencing a…

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