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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Civic Welcome to Adelaide S.A. Congress Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 16

The Mayor (Ald. Lang), the Deputy Mayor (Ald. Lee) and a representative gathering of citizens, including Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A…

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Travelling Outfit featured by Gladys Swarthout in Paramount Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

For Travelling.—Gladys Swarthout, who is co-starred with John Boles in Paramount's "Romance in the Dark," wears an impeccable tailed suit of…

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Diggers' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

The second ladies' meeting in connection with the forthcoming Kiama Diggers' Ball was held on Tuesday night, the following being present,…

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Football Dance at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 3

The Gerringong Football Club decidedly made an excellent "kick-off" for the season last Saturday night, when they held a carnival dance in the school…

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Militia Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

The local unit of the Machine Gun Regiment held a very enjoyable and successful dance in the School of Arts on Saturday night, with a good…

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Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association. Profit of £32 on Recent Juvenile Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the school room on Thursday night last, there being a good…

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Military Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 11

Warrant-Officer Lazarus, informs us that vacancies exist for bandsmen for the Regimental Band of the 34th Battalion. Men are required for all…

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Red Cross Ball at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 12

There was a very good attendance at the annual ball of the Albion Park branch of the Red Cross Society which was held in the Literary Institute on…

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Woonona Mothers' Club Juvenile Ball Proposed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 8

The animal meeting disclosed that the Woonona Mothers' Club has just completed another successful year. Members worked very hard to make…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 4

A most successful euchre party and dance, held under the auspices of the Blurry Football Club, took place in the School of Arts on Wednesday night last…

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Red Cross Ball. a Great Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 3

Once again the Albion Park branch of the Red Cross Association opened the dancing season with its annual ball in the Literary Institute on Wednesday…

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Albion Park Show Ball. Meeting of Ladies

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 2

A meeting of ladies to finalise arrangements for the forthcoming show ball was held in the Agricultural Hall on Friday night last. Strong support…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "I'll Take Romance"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

In "I'll Take Romance," Grace Moore makes her long-awaited return to the screen, this time opposite the handsome Melvyn Douglas…

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Successful Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 9

A concert party from Sydney provided a splendid concert, in the C.E. Sunday School Hall, at Port Kembla, last Saturday, at which there was a…

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Successful Concert Organised by O.e.s

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 13

A concert given by the Wollongong Chapter of the Eastern Star, in the Town Hall Annex, Wollongong, on Tuesday night, provided a very…

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Show Ball. at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 2

The coldest night of the year ushered in the annual ball of the Albion Park A. and H. Association, which was held in its own hall on Wednesday night last…

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34Th Battalion Successful Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 13

The 34th Battalion Officers' Mess Dance at the Bernadero Cabaret, Wollongong, last night, was a bright function. The uniforms of the officers and…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "MANNEQUIN"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 7

Joan Crawford, who has romanced on the screen with Clark Gable, Robert Taylor Robert Montgomery, Gary Cooper and other famous film heroes…

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Albion Park News Annual Show Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

The annual show ball of the Albion Park A. & H. Society was held in the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday night of last week. There was an excellent…

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School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 14

The Corrimal Infants' School gave a concert in the school hall on Wednesday night land succeeded in raising £12/10/0 for school funds. The large…

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