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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Hospital Ball. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 16

A meeting of ladies was held in the Council Chamber, Wollongong, yesterday afternoon, to consider the question of holding the annual hospital…

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Concert at Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 19

The presentation of prizes won at the recent Bulli-Woonona Eisteddfod took place at a concert in the Friendly Societies' Hall, Bulli, last night, the…

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Kiama District Hospital. The Annual Ball and a Clarion Call

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 4

A ball! Bright music. Dances. Pretty dresses, Whose wearers aim to win our admiration…

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Enjoyable Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 4

The "House Full" sign had to be exhibited at the Kiama branch of the Presbyterian Men's League concert on Wednesday evening, when a very…

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Bombo Footballers. Hold Successful Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 2

The Bombo Football Club were good friends with the weather on Friday evening last, when the weather man obligingly held up the rain after broken…

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Port Kembla Brass Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 10

There was practically a full attendance of members at the practice and meeting of the above Band held on Tuesday evening last. Two new…

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Wollongong Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 9

A well attended meeting of ladies was held in the Council Chambers, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. T. Keirnan (Mayoress) occupied the chair. The…

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Corrimal Band. a Good Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 15

The first of the efforts in the drive to wipe off the debt on the Bandsmens' uniforms was held on Saturday…

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Theatre Staff Change

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 10

Mr. Frame, of Union Theatres Ltd. staff, has been transferred from the managerial position at Thirroul King's Theatre to Melbourne, where he will…

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Football Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 9

The Dapto League Football Club 2nd grade, held a very successful euchre party and dance in the A. & H. Society's Hall on Friday evening last…

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Port Kembla Surf Club. Monthly Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 12

The monthly dance, conducted under the auspices of the Port Kembla Surf Club, was held in the Memorial Hall, on Wednesday evening last. A…

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Corrimal Big Band Drive. Collections Exceed £22

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 7

The band's big drive was commenced last Saturday, when the members rendered capital music in various parts of the municipality…

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Woonona Soccer Club. the Annual Ball. Only Moderate Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

The officials of this Club are—President, Mr. Jas. Molloy, Seccretary, Mr. A. Horton; Treasurer, Mr. Joe Lewis. With Mr. W. McDonald as social…

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Union Theatre Executives' at Wollongong. Preparing for "Talkies."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 24

Mr. Emmelhaing, chief electrical engineer of Union Theatres Ltd., in Australia together with Mr. Ellis general manager of the South Coast…

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Union Theatre Executives. at Wollongong. Preparing For "Talkies."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

Mr. Emmelhainz, chief electrical engineer of Union Theatres Ltd., in Australia, together with Mr. Ellis, general manager of the South…

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"Talkies" Entertainment for the People. "Crown" Theatre Installation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 13

As announced last week, Union Theatres, Ltd., have finalised arrangements for the very latest Talking Picture Reproducing…

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Bulli-woonona Eisteddfod. Presenting the Prizes. Splendid Concert Programme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 7

A concert programme and presentation of the prizes proved a fitting finale to the Eisteddfod held, recently at Bulli-Woonona…

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Concert and Presentation. at Mt. Drummond

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

A very successful concert was held in the Mount Drummond Church on Wednesday. It was given by members of the Mount Drummond Sunshine…

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CONCERT. At Port Kembla Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 9

A very successful concert was held in the Port Kembla Methodist Church last Monday night, with Mr. N. Hallett in the chair, when a very fine…

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Tennis Ball. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 2

The Jamberoo Tennis Club signalised the opening of the season with a ball and euchre tournament, which brought a large number of people, including…

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