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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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Wollongong Town Band. Smoke Social

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

The members of the Wollongong Town Band held a smoke social in the Central Chambers on Saturday night and invited several of the band's…

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The Pictures. Crown and Strand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 7

There will be a special holiday programme at both the above theatres on Friday night, the principal attraction being "Kiss Me Again." This…

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The Pictures Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 7

"Goodbye Again" New York's long est-run stage hit of the year, is funnier than ever on the screen and will be shown to-night supported by "The…

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Firemen's Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 3

The Corrimal Fire Brigade members will hold a big dance in the School' of Arts to-night (February 2). As the music will be supplied by the…

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The Pictures. Crown and Strand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

Ivor Novello and Elizabeth Allan will appear in "The Lodger," at both the above theatres to-night. This is a mystery picture that is most…

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Gerringong Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 2

A very enjoyable dance in aid of the funds of the Gerringong Ladies' Cricket Club was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night. There was a good…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 4

On Wednesday last a very successful euchre party and dance was held in the Jasper's Brush hall in said of the forthcoming annual St. Patrick's Ball…

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Enjoyable Dance at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 3

A very enjoyable and successful euchre party and dance in aid of the funds of St. Matthews' Church, Jamberoo, was held on Thursday night last…

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The Pictures Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

The final screening of Eddie Cancer's Kid from Spain" takes place to-night. Those who have not yet seen the production should avail…

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Firemen's Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

Owing to the boisterous weather on Friday night last, there was only a small attendance at the Firemen's dance in the School of Arts Hall…

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The Pictures. Crown and Strand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 10

Those who have not yet seen "The Kid from Spain," featuring Eddie Cantor, should not miss their last opportunity, which will be to-night…

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Diggers' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 2

The Kiama Diggers have decided to hold their annual ball in the Kiama Cinema on Thursday, May 17th, and the function is promised to be even…

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The Pictures Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

S.S. Van Dine, master mystery story writer, created the most dangerous killer in his novel "The Kennel Murder Case," William Powell…

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The Pictures. Crown and Strand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 11

At both theatres to-night (Friday). Sydney Howard, Britain's frozen face comedian will be seen in a most entertaining comedy "It's a King." Don't…

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Two Pictures London Contrasts at Christmas Time

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 9

A young lady, who is in England writing just before Christmas, pens a graphic picture:— The plight of the poor and the…

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Old Boys' Union Christian Brothers College Smoke Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 9

On Monday evening the members of the Old Boys Union associated with the Wollongong Christina Brothers' College held their half-year's smoke…

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Pictures Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 16

Lionel Atwell presents a coherent portrait of a man who conceals his tigerish instinct beneath the smooth mask of a polished man of the…

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Special Programme Two Special Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

The management of Wollongong Theatres announce that arrangements have been made for the presentation of the finest programme ever seen in…

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The Pictures. Crown and Strand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

"Murders in the Zoo" will be screened at both the above theatres to-night. Charlie Ruggles and Lionel Atwill are in the cast. The supporting picture is…

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Dance at Night

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 2

The dance in the Agricultural Hall at night was a great success, over £14 being taken at the door. Most of the visiting surfers stayed for the…

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