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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

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The Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 13

"Riders of the Purple Sage" direct from Regent Theatre, Sydn[?] will be the special feature at t[?] Crown Theatre, to-night, Friday…

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Cordinal New Year's Eve Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 13

The ball organised by the Corrimal Citizens' Band, in the School of Arts Spin New Year's Eve was a credit to those who helped. The attendance…

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The Pictures. the Grown and Strand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 9

To-night (Friday) "The Riders of the Purple Sage" will be a big draw; also "The Painted Desert." On Saturday, "The Secrets of a…

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Pt. Kembla Pictures. I "Transatlantic" Depicts Life Aboard De Luxe Ocean Liner

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 10

Ninety-nine out of one hundred persons struck by sudden wealth are apt to take an immediate trip to Europe, in the opinion of, a prominent…

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Footballers' Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 2

There was a large gathering of local and visiting dancers at a function in the aid of the Football Club held in the Gerringong School of Arts on New…

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Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 8

Twice in the shadow of the gallows, branded and marked man of the law, but Buck Jones evades all these and more in "Branded" at the…

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Wollongong Town Band Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 12

Wollongong Town Band held its annual meeting last week. There was a full gathering of members and supporters presided over by Mr. J…

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The Pictures. "Crown" and "Strand."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 10

At Wollongong (only) "Branded" will be screened to-night. Anybody that is thrilled by an action picture should not fail to see this picture, in…

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W'gong. Town Band. 50 Years' Work Reviewed. Still Going Strong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 10

The Wollongong Town Band held its annual meeting on Wednesday, 6th January. There was a full gathering of members, and old timers, which was…

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Big Pantomime Extravaganza at Crown Theatre, Wollongong. Show Night, Friday, January 22nd. Also Thirroul on 19th and Bulli on 21st

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 11

Direct from Clay's Theatre, Newtown, Wollongong will have the opportunity of seeing a big metropolitan company of artist in the…

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The Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 16

To-night, Friday, at the Crown Theatre, the pantomime that has stood the test of time—"Dick Whittington and His Cat"—with…

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W'g Town Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 14

A committee meeting of the above band was held on Thursday, Mr. R. Souter presiding, when a lengthy discussion took place on…

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The Pictures. the "Crown" and "Strand."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 5

This Friday night, at the "Crown," "Dick Whittington and His Cat" will be presented by a big Metropolitan cast of artists…

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Church Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 5

Under the auspices of St. Augustine's Church, a concert was held in the Parish Hall at Bulli on Tuesday night. It had been arranged by Mr. John…

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School of Arts Jamberoo Euchre and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 2

A Very pleasant evening was held on Wednesday to assist the funds of the Jamberoo School of arts. The hall was decorated prettily with…

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Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 7

The cyclonic star of "Rio Rita", Bert Wheeler, goes romantic in "Too many Cooks" at the Crown Theatre to-night, Friday, with…

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The Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 12

"Too Many Crooks," starring Bert Wheeler, is the attraction at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, to-night (Friday). This picture is supposed to give…

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Band of Hope "Happy Hours"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Rose of the Band of Hope Council of New South Wales arrived in Wollongong on Saturday in connection with the seaside campaign of…

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Old-time Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

Illawarra Old Time Dance Club was formed at Thirroul last winter. The president is Mr. T. Smith, treasurer Mr. A. Stubbs and secretary Mr…

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The Pictures. Wollongong and Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

To-night (Wollongong only) "A Woman of Experience;" coming direct from the Capitol Theatre, will be screened. It is interpreted by a well…

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