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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Ambulance Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

The Kiama Ambulance Committee held on enjoyable and successful dance in the Agricultural Hall on Boxing Night, the door takings approximating…

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Golf Club Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 9

Among the many celebrations that were held on New Year's Eve was the Wollongong Golf Club's annual ball, which was held in the Bcrnardero…

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The Pictures 30 Brilliant Young Australians

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 7

At all theatres of the Wollongong Circuit during the next week or so, there will be presented to the theatre loving public, entertainment of…

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The Pictures Crown and Strand "Marie Walewska"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 4

"Marie Walewska," featuring Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer, which will be shown, for the last time at both theatres to-night, has been acclaimed as…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 6

The following gives a brief synopsis of coming attractions to the Wollongong Theatres Ltd. circuit. The dates of showing at the various centres will…

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Pictures For The Week Crown, Strand and Savoy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 16

"Souls at Sea", courage, disaster, faith and treachery combined in this great adventure romance which will present Gary Cooper, George Raft…

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Kiama Band. Resignation of Bandmaster

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 1

There was only a small attendance at annual meeting of the Kiama Municipal Silver Band, which was held in the band room, Shoalhaven Street, on…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 1

The following synopsis gives some idea of coming attractions to the Wollongong Theatres Circuit:—"MAYTIME"…

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Pictures For The Week CROWN—STRAND—SAVOY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 15

"Maytime" is a musical comedy combining romance and music. It affords Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy excellent opportunity for…

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Port Kembla Boys Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 12

Port. Kembla Boys' Band conducted by Mr. W. Freeman, tied for third place with 102 points in the Juvenile Band Contest in Sydney…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 2

The following pictures will be screened at the Wollongong Theatres Circuit within the next week. THE PERFECT SPECIMEN…

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Euchre & Dance Thirroul Ladies' Auxiliary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 12

Under the auspices of the Women's Auxiliary a very successful evening was spent on Tuesday night when a euchre tournament and dance was…

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Pictures For The Week CROWN — STRAND — SAVOY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 15

"Big City." based on the original story by Norman Kraener, "Big City" is well presented. The narative has strength and the acting of…

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Congratulatory Dance and Social. to Mr. Lloyd Miller

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 2

There was an exceptionally large attendance at the Gerringong School of Arts on Tuesday night, to do honour to Mr. Lloyd ("Tyno") Miller, who this…

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Ambulance Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 3

A successful and enjoyable dance was held in aid of the funds of ,the Kiama Ambulance in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night with a largo attendance…

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Band Recital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 10

Balgownie Band will give a programme of music on Towrodgi Beach from 3 p.m. till 5 p.m., on Sunday afternoon…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

The following are some of the coming attractions to the Wollongong Theatres Circuit:— "SHE'S NO LADY"…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The following is a brief synopsis of some of the coming attractions to Wollongong Theatres Ltd.: "STAND IN"…

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Champions of Australia Steelworks Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 10

The Steelworks Band landed back in town last week end displaying the Shield won at the 150th Centenary Contest held in Sydney. There is no…

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Anniversary Ball a Feature of Coming Celebrations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 10

A feature of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations in Wollongong will be the Anniversary Ball, to be held on Tuesday, March 1. This functions is…

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