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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Austinmer Surf Club Presentation Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 11

The presentation dance of the Austinmer Surf Life Saving Club, held in the Scouts' Hall, Austinmer, last Tuesday, was an unqualified success…

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Balgownie Euchre Party and Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 9

A very enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nichols School Lane, Balgownie, last Tuesday evening, when a euchre party…

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Hospital Ball Wollongong Function Excellent Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 9

The annual ball, arranged by the bodies' Auxiliary of the Wollongong District Hospital, was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "The Sun Never Sets"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 6

Deriving drama from the ever changing world affairs of to-day, Universal's "The Sun Never Sets" brings Dougulas Fairbanks, Jr., Basil…

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Mount Keira Third Annual Catholic Ball Great Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 22

Financially, socially and otherwise, the third annual ball in aid of the funds of the Little Flower Catholic Church, West Wollongong, held…

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A Huge Success. Jamberoo Diggers' Ball. a Large Attendance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

The Jamberoo Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League are indeed to be congratulated upon their second annual ball, which was held in the School of…

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Police Ball Big Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 6

The second annual Police Ball held in the Soldiers' Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday night, provided a most enjoyable night far over 300 dancers,…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Sergeant Madden"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 7

Grimly gripping story of New York police and of a father who must put a halt to the criminal activities of his own son, "Sergeant Madden" presents…

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The Police Ball Good Fellowship Prevails

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 5

In spite of the overseas position, hundreds took the opportunity to cast aside their worries and troubles for a few hours, and joined…

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Returned Soldiers' Relief Fund Carnival Ball Arranged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 10

The Committee of the Wollongong Soldiers' Club will conduct a Carnival Ball in the Memorial Hall, on Wednesday, September 27th…

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Thirroul Returned Soldiers Ladies' Auxiliary Ball Successful Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 12

The first official ball of the Thirroul Returned Soldiers, Women's Auxiliary, to be held in the Thirroul Soldiers' Hall, took place last night, and was a…

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Euchre Party and Dance Catholic Function at Shellharbour

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 2

The Pictorium Hall, Shellharbour, was the Mecca of all dance lovers on Wednesday night on the occasion of the euchre party and dance in aid of the…

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An Enjoyable Dance. in Aid Gerringong Junior Farmers' Clubs

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 2

A very successful and enjoyable dance was held in the School of Arts on Friday of last week under the auspices of the Gerringong Junior Farmers'…

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Dance at Panorama Hotel

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 6

A very successful dinner and dance organised by the Wollongong Bachelors Club; was held at the Panorama Hotel. A very delightful poultry…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Hotel Imperial."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 12

"Hotel Imperial," the story of a magnificent love forged in the crucible of a world at war, introduces to Australian movie-goers one of the most…

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Military Ball at Berry. Next Friday, September 22nd

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1939 · page 2

In view of the disturbing elements overseas, some perhaps, night have thought that there was a probability of the Military Ball at Berry, on Friday…

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Theatre Fees. to Be Charged at Kiama District Hospital

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 2

After being postponed on several previous occasions, the question of making a charge for the opening of the operating theatre at the Kiama District…

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Blind Orchestra To Visit Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 6
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

One of the features of the Wollongong Soldiers' Club Carnival Ball on Wednesday, the 27th September, will be the N.S.W. Blind Institute's Dance…

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A. I. & S. Staff Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 9

A large floral A.I.S. on a decorated stage at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong indicated that the staff of the A.I. & S. were holding their…

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