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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

362 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 19

Bulli Hospital. Concert Realises £39/13/0

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 9

A final statement shows that the concert held at Thirroul last Thursday, in King's Theatre (free use of which was granted by Union Theatres Ltd.)…

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Sacred Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 6

The Hand held a fairly successful sacred concert in the Princess Theatre, on Sunday night…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 4

A euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night in aid of the Agricultural Society. There were a large number of euchre…

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Tea and Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 4

The anniversary services of the Berry Presbyterian Church were continued in the School of Arts on Monday night in the form of a tea and…

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Lake Entrance. Progress Association Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 2

The Lake Illawarra Progress Association held their annual ball at Clermont Hall on Saturday night, when the large gathering entered with next into the…

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Wollongong Orchestra (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 16

Sir,—Kindly allow me space to make some comment and to show my appreciation of the music contributed by the Wollongong Orchestra, at…

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Masonic Ball. at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 7

The Committee in charge of the arrangements for the Annual Ball of Lodge King Edward, Dapto, feel confident that this year's function will be…

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CORRIMAL. Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 6

The usual fortnightly euchre party and dance of the Corrimal Soccer Club was again well patronised last Saturday night. Miss Fay Turner won the…

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Pt. Kembla Pictures. Wheeler & Woolsey Score in "Hook, Line and Sinker."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 3

For screamingly funny situations, Radio Pictures farce, "Hook, Line and Sinker," co-featuring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, at the Whiter Way…

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Concert at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 7

A concert was held in the Co-Operative Hall, Woonona, on Monday, when Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., gave an address on the progress of…

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Sacred Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 11

Re the grand sacred and classical concert in aid of relief of distressed of Wollongong, in the Crown Theatre, on Sunday evening 28th, those…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 4

A euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts on Monday night in aid of the Berry Troop of Boy Scouts and Cubs. There were a large…

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Premiership Ball. Jamberoo Cricketers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 2

The premiership ball of the Jamberoo Cricket Club was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night, with a large attendance of local supporters…

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Band Ball. Big Success. £30 Taken at the Door

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 2

"Old Man Depression" was well and truly thrust into the background on Friday night last when the Kiama Municipal Silver Band ball evidenced…

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Basket Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 4

Teams from the Kiama Public School defeated the Shellharbour girls at basket ball on Friday by good margins on both first and second grade. In…

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Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 15

The local L.O.L. held a successful dance in the Orange Hall last Friday night, in aid of the hall fund. Miss Lewis (piano) and Mr. Rowan…

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Dapto Masonic Ball. Successful Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 6

There can be no doubt that the annual ball of the Dapto Masonic Lodge is a very popular function, and this year's ball, which occurred last night…

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The Pictures. Thrilling Racing Sequences in "Top Speed."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 10

When Mervyn Le Roy, director of "Top Speed," was shown a script of that production, which will be screened at the Crown Theater to-morrow…

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Sunday Night Concert In Aid of Wollongong Relief Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 1

A very successful concert was held in the Crown Theater, Wollongong. on Sunday night in aid of the Wollongong Relief Society. The total…

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High School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 11

Owing to shortage of funds at the Wollongong High School for carrying on ordinary activities, the Parents and Citizens' Association arranged a…

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