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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Corrimal. a Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

A splendid sacred concert was held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Corrimal, during the holidays Features were the excerpts from…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 2

A well attended euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts on Boxing Night, The function was organised by the Rovers Catholic Tennis…

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Bulli Shire Band. the Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 7

President W. J. R. Richardson presided over the annual meeting of subscribers held last night. The annual report and balance…

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The Pictures. Port Kembla Holiday Programme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 11

"Africa Spanks" will be one of the attractions at the special holiday programmes at the White Way Theatre, Port Kembla, for Monday night (26th…

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Kiama Municipal Band. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Kiama Municipal Silver Band was held in the Drill Hall on Tuesday night. The president, Mr. W. R. Campbell, was…

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Pt. Kembla Pictures an Outstanding Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 7

Ann Harding in "Holiday" seems to be actual flesh and blood. Her performance is good and her voice so exquisite in tone that every suggestion…

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Manchester Unity Oddfellows. Successful Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

A very successful, and enjoyable euchre party and dance was held in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday evening by the Loyal Star of the…

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"Miget" Golf Globe Theatre, Church St. Nionoles Installed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 13

Union Theatres Ltd., have installed the latest craze in Minnie Golf, "Nionoles" at the Globe course. it is a most interesting game and…

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Cricket. Pt. Kembla's Strong Position Another Century by Bennett. Wollongong's No-ball Record. Keira and Thirroul Gain First Innings Advantage. Unanderra In Safe Position

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

By their splendid stand against Wollongong Waratah team on the Wollongong Showground on Saturday last, Port Kembla have considerably…

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Pt. Kembla Pictures. Crack Snipers From Mountain States. To Be Seen At Pt. Kembla To-night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 12

It is little known that from the mountains of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia came many of the crack snipers who served in the A.E.F. during…

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Masquerade Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 4

A fancy dress ball in aid of Berry Ladies Cricket Club was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night. Mrs. J. O'Hagen, the organising…

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Around the District. Corrimal. Band Dances

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

The first of a series of weekly dances, organised by the Corrimal Band, was held in the Orange Hall on Monday night last. There was a…

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Church Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

The Presbyterian Church Choir are practising hard for the concert to be held on March 9th. A feature will be community singing. The concert…

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Berry Brass Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Berry Brass Band was held on Monday. In the absence of the president (Mr. G. Gillam) Mr. W. Moore was voted to…

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The Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 9

There was a fair attendance at the Band's weekly social in the Orange Hall on Monday night last. It is intended to hold a concert on…

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Woonona Unemployed. a Successful Benefit. Big Carnival Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 8

The president (Mr. J. Allen), secre-tary (Mr. G. Butcher), and all asso-ciated with the Bulli-Woonona Unem-ployed Union are to be…

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METHODIST O.K's. A Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

Under the auspices of the Order of Knights, associated with the Methodist Church at Woonona, a concert was presented in the Church Hall on…

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Presbyterian Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 9

A concert in connection with the Presbyterian Church will be held on March 9th. A splendid programme is being arranged, and will include…

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St. Patrick's Annual Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the annual ball of St. Patrick's Church, Albion Park, has a good organiser in Miss K. Stapleton and…

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Tennis Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

There was a crowded hall at the Tennis Association's dance in. the School of Arts Hall on Thursday night of last week; Euchre playing…

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