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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 15 of 17

South Coast Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 13

The Civic Management present to the public this week "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." a lovely picture in all colour that will touch…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 13

"The Kid from Texas" brings Dennis O'Keefe in a neatly directed and polished production. A new angle—Polo—comes into the…

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"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Civic Theatre Attraction

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 4

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," which is released through United Artists, is glorious, thrilling entertainment and to miss it is to miss one…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Man in the Iron Mask"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 8

Lovely Joan Bennett and handsome Louis Hayward are romantically teamed for the first time in the tense and thrilling story of "The Man in The…

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Red Cross Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 3

The Gerringong branch of the Red Cross Society held a very successful and enjoyable Euchre party and dance in the School of Arts on Tuesday…

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Successful Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 12

The first dance held by the Corrimal Red Cross Younger Set was a great success. It was held in the School of Arts and will considerably benefit the…

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Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 9

"Quick Millions"—In which the Jones family go off to the Grand Canyon to inherit a gold mine and what with Indian ghosts and bullets…

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Civic Theatre Next Week's Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 13

The management of the Civic Theatre announces two changes of programme. For next week.—This is the first time since the Civic Theatre opened…

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At The Theatres South Coast Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 9

The Civic Theatre will show two programmes this week—"The Last of the Mohicans" supported by "Great Guy" on Saturday, Monday…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Lady of the Tropics"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 10

Co-starring with Hedy Lamarr is Robert Taylor, and together they form a team more romantically provocative, and passionate than the screen has…

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Kiama Dressmaking Classes. Enjoyable Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1939 · page 2

The students of the Kiama Dressmaking Class held a dance in the Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday night, with a good attendance and a very enjoyable…

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Tennis Dance. and Presentation of Trophies

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 3

The Kiama District Tennis Association's flannel dance, to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night next, should be an outstanding success. The…

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Benefit Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 8

A most enjoyable dance was held in the School of Arts, Corrimal on Friday, November 24 to help Mr and Mrs. Morrison, of Bellambi, who…

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Austinmer News "The Village Orchestra" Becomes Famous Overnight

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 3

On November 20th an invitation recital by the "Village Orchestra" under the direction of Mr. Arthur Bruce, took place in the Shaw Memorial Hall. The…

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Military Dance Magnificent Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 16

Never before has the Wollongong Soldiers' Hall presented such a gay, colorful and animated appearance, as on Tuesday evening last, the…

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Corrimal Chatter Benefit Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 12

A most enjoyable dance was held in the School of Arts, Corrimal, on Friday last, as a benefit night to help Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, of Bellambi, who…

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South Coast Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 16

At the Civic "I See Ice" with that laughter making, George Formby, as an ice skater! The spills, chills and thrills punctuate every moment of…

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Civic Theatre Next Week's Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 12

"I See Ice," starring the popular comedian, George Formby, commences at the "Civic" Theatre to-morrow for one big week. Get set for the laugh of…

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At the Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 16

"Shipyard Sally," Gracie Fields has never given a more human, more vital or more amusing performance than she does in her latest film…

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The Pictures Coining Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Shipyard Sally"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 8

"Shipyard Sally" is everybody's film. If you like humour, here it is in a form that will have you holding your sides; if you love music, here are old…

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