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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 17

Catholic Ball a Brilliant Function. Visitors Present From All Parts of the Coast

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 2

Weeks of hard work and organising was brought to a successful conclusion on Tuesday night last on the occasion of the Kiama Catholic Parish Ball,…

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Church Concert. St. George's, Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the annual tea meeting and concert in aid of St. George's Church of England which was held in the Gerringong School…

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Presbyterian Tea and Concert. at Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 3

The annual Presbyterian tea meeting and concert was held in the Literary Institute, Albion Park, on Wednesday night last proved an outstanding…

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Thirroul Jitterbugs' Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 8

The newly formed Jitterbugs' Club, held a very successful Grand Opening Carnival dance on Tuesday 19th September, at the Diggers'…

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Digger's Ball At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 9

In a spirit of carefree carnival the annual ball under the auspices of the Wollongong Soldiers' Club eventuated in the Soldiers'…

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Carnival Ball Big Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 8

Under the auspices of the Wollongong Soldiers' Club, something new and novel was introduced on Wednesday evening last when a…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Calling Dr. Kildare"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 12

"Calling Dr. Kildare" is a story which deals with the hectic life in a great hospital, the struggles of science, the turbulent night life of New York,…

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The "Civic" Theatre Opens Thursday Next A Theatre For The People Equipment Is the Latest Design Raycophone Pano-phonic Sound System

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 14

The latest developments in sound reproduction are embodied in the Raycophone Panophonic sound system newly installed at the Town…

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Les Shipp's Big Farewell at the Town Hall Theatre This Saturday, 30th

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 18

For several years. Les Shipp has been presenting his vaudeville shows in the Town Hall Theatre, Wollongong, and regrets to say that this…

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Albion Park News Tea Meeting and Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 3

The annual tea meeting and concert in connection with the Presbyterian Church on the 20th inst. was a great success, and the attendance was so…

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Successful Dance. at Jerrara

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1939 · page 2

A successful acid enjoyable dance was held at the Jerrara School on Friday night last under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association. The…

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Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1939 · page 4

The fair at night took the form of a concert, and again there was a large and appreciative audience, who had a real musical treat. The organisers…

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School of Arts Concert. at Jamberoo. Enjoyable Function

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

In spite of counter-attractions, there was a very good attendance at the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night for the concert in aid of the funds of…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Second Fiddle"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

An array of entertainment talent seldom equalled on the screen, Wake's Irving Berlin's "Second Piddle" a 'fine show for patrons of the Crown and…

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Civic Theatre Opened Last Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 9

Last night the Civic Theatre, the name under which the Wollongong Town Hall Theatre will in future be Known, was officially opened…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 16

"Second Fiddle" brings one of the greatest combinations of talent — Sonja Henie. Tyrone Power romance to new melodies, Edna Ma[?]…

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Civic Theatre Opened Last Night by Deputy Mayor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 11

Nicely appointed and delightfully furnished the Civic Theatre, Wollongong (late Town Hall Theatre) was officially…

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Euchre Party and Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 2

The annual Euchre Party and Dance in aid of the Catholic Church funds took place at Gerringong School of Arts on Saturday night last, and attracted…

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Premiership Ball Shellharbour Celebrates. Winning of South Coast League's Premiership

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 2

After battling along for over 14 years Shellharbour succeeded in winning the South Coast Rugby League's 1939 first grade premiership, and o Wednesday…

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Jamberoo Rose Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

Preparations are now wall in hand for the annual Red Cross and Hospital Auxiliary Rose Ball, to be held at Jamberoo on Friday of next week, 20th…

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