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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 17

Champion Band Visiting Kiama

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

On Sunday, the 26th February, Kiama will be favoured by a visit of the Wollongong Steelworks Band. The band will render at programme of music in the…

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The Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 6

"If I Were King," Five centuries ago there lived in Paris a man named Francois Villon. Poet, swordsman, he yearned to free France from the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Young Dr. Kildare"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 5

The drama that exists behind the scenes in a great hospital is re-enacted with rare power in "Young Dr. Kildare."…

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Soccer Round Ball Enthusiasts at Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 8

Delegates rolled up at Corrimal last Monday night, when the annual meeting of the Illawarra District took place. So keen were the…

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N.S.W. Band Contests. Arrangements for Country Competitors

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

The N.S.W. 1030 Interstate Band Championships and Contests will be hold this year at the Easter period to coincide with the Royal Agricultural…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Listen Darling"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 6

"Listen, Darling," which features Freddie Bartholomew and Judy Garland, is a rollicking comedy of adolescent youth…

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Militia Dance at Gerringong

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

A very successful euchre party and dance was held in the Gerringong School of Arts on Tuesday night last under the auspices of the local unit of…

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Steelworks Band

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The Wollongong Steelworks Band visited Kiama on Sunday last, and were unfortunato in striking very unfavourable weather conditions, which…

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SPORTING Cricket Best Performances with Bat and Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 1

Cricket BEST PERFORMANCES WITH BAT AND BALL. BATTING…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "The Young in Heart"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

The most fascinating family that ever menaced a heart—or a bankroll— is coming. They're the Charming with a capital C) Carletons in David O…

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Catholic Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2

A very successful and enjoyable euchre party and dance in aid of the funds of the Catholic Church was. held in the Gerringong School of Arts on…

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Pictures of the Week

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

Some of the best in entertainment is being presented to patrons of the Wollongong Theatre, Circuit this week end and next week…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Typhoon"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 10

Nan Grey had to enact one of the most difficult scenes ever assigned to an actress during the filming of "Typhoon," Universal's drama of wireless…

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Pictures of the Week

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 7

"A Man to Remember," A powerful human document tracing the joys and sorrows in the life of a rural doctor. The story covers the period…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "A Man to Remember"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

How a benevolent rural doctor, unappreciated and unpaid by his pennypinching flock for more than twenty years, suddenly emerges as the hero…

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"Dad & Dave" Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 10

Wollongong is to have its own "Dad and Dave" Ball. It will be held in the Soldiers' Club Hall on Wednesday, 12th April. The ball will be held from 8.30…

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"Dad and Dave" Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

Wollongong is to have its own "Dad and Dave" Ball. It will be held in the Soldiers Club Hall, on Wednesday, 12th April. The ball will…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Man's Castle"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 8

Without doubt the most poignant and moving love story ever brought to the screen, Columbia's "Man's Castle" presents Spencer Tracy and Loretta…

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P. and C. Juvenile Ball

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

The juvenile ball of the Kiama P. and C. Association will be held in the Antrim Theatre on.Friday night next, 31st March, and judging by the enthusiasm…

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Kiama Diggers' Ball. Ladies' Meeting

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

A very well-attended meeting of lades' was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night. Col. C. D. Fuller, Messrs. P. J. Davies, S. J. Jarratt, G…

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