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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 17

South Coast Theatres Civic Theatre Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 15

Two special attractions are listed for the "Civic" for one week commencing this Saturday. Oct. 28—The first attraction "One Rainy…

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Civic Theatre Coming Next Week "One Rainy Afternoon"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 9

The handsome and popular Francis Lederer sings for the first time on the screen in "One Rainy Afternoon," the gay Parisian romantic comedy which…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "I Stole a Bullion"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

If you can imagine an innocent little snowball starting to roll, growing larger, rolling faster until it becomes a veritable avalanche roaring to a…

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Rosemont Union S.S. Anniversary Services and Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 18

On Sunday, October 15th, the Anniversary Services of the above Sunday School were held in the afternoon and evening…

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Militia Dance. at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 3

A dance was held at the Kiama Drin Hall on Tuesday night under the auspices of the Militia Ladies' Auxiliary and a, very enjoyable time was spent…

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Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 18

Over 500 children and adults thronged the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, the occasion of thg juvenile ball in connection…

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Juvenile Ball At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 14

The Wollongong Soldiers' Memorial Hall ballroom presented a colorful picture on Tuesday night, when hundreds of gaily dressed children…

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South Coast Theatres Civic Theatre Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 14

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Romance, high comedy path os excitement, colour of breath-taking beauty and tuneful music…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 14

"Bachelor Mother," Dashing situations and devastating speed—in a sparkling story that ripples along as a Spring breeze, romping gaily…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Magnificent Fraud"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 8

Boasting a daring, timely, provocative story, and a great cast headed by four of the screen's most sensational performers—Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd…

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School Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 11

The Fairy Meadow P. and C. annual school concert will be held at the Princess Theatre, next Tuesday night. An outstanding programme…

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Thirroul Jitterbugs' Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 18

Thirroul Jitterbugs' Club held another of its extremely successful and popular dances in the Diggers' Hall, Thirroul, on Tuesday…

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Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 15

"The Chicken Waggon Family with Jane Withers and Leo Carrillo together again. A story of the gay, friendly folk who stir the…

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"Juarez" at Civic Theatre Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 3

"Juarez," Warner Bros, brilliant new production, starring Paul Muni and Bette Davis, will have its local premiere at the Civic Theatre to-morrow,…

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At The Theatres South Coast Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 15

The "Civic" Management announces that, in line with, its policy of securing the highest calibre film entertainment, it will present the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Chicken Wagon Family"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 1

Jane Withers has a brand new hair do in her latest picture, 'Chicken Wagon Family," but don't let it fool you for a minute! Under that…

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Interesting Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 3

Quit a good attendance of people accepted the invitation of the Atlantic Onion Oil Company to the picture show given at the Kiama Cinema on…

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Premiership Ball at Jamberoo. Tennis Club Celebrates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 2

A very happy function was held in the popular Jamberoo School of Arts oft Tuesday night, when the Tennis Club celebrated their winning of the…

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Church Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 2

In aid of Catholic Church funds, a dance organised by Miss K. Stapleton was held in the Albion Park Literacy Institute on Friday night last. There…

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Armistice Night Concert. Function at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 2

The Gerringong Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held their second annual Armistice Night concert on Saturday last, and there was a very…

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