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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 17

Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 19

Unpropitious weather militated against the success of the Second Annual Band Sunday (under the auspices of Wollongong Steelworks…

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Military Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 14

The First Grand Ball, under the auspices of the 34th Battalion, is to be held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong on Thursday, 4th…

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Band Recital At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

Local and visiting bands were in force for the band recital held on the Wollongong Showground last Sunday afternoon. In view of the inclement…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Wings of the Navy"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 10

Produced with the unstinted cooperation of the United States Navy, "Wings of the Navy," a Warner Bros. Cosmopolitan picture, dramatizes the…

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A.L.P. Dance. Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

The Kiama branch of the A.L.P. held one of their most successful euchre parties and dances to date, on Friday night last, when there was a very good…

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Gerringong Literary and Debating Society. Birthday Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

The third anniversary of the St. Mary's Literary and Debating Society was appropriately celebrated on Tuesday night with a birthday ball, which…

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Big Pictures for Easter

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

The Kiama Cinema celebrates the Easter holidays with an array of outstanding attractions arranged to suit every taste, These will be presented…

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Kiama P. & C. Juvenile Ball. Another Outstanding Success. Wonderful Array of Costumes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

The Kiama Cinema was the Macca of all children and adults Friday night last, on the occasion of the annual juvenile Ball of the Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association. The function was again a brilliant success and well up to the standard of former…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Thanks for the Memory"

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 7

In this new comedy, Bob Hope and Shirley Ross are seen as newlyweds, struggling to make their way in the world despite their friends, who think…

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Big Pictures for Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

The Kiama Cinema now has its now sound equipment working and patrons are amazed and delighted at the difference between the old, and new plants,…

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Band Carnival District Successes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

Congratulations to Balgownie Citizens' Band which won the D grade championship at the Band Carnival held in Sydney during the Easter…

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Our Bandsmen Balgownie's Success. Band Contest Results

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 16

Balgownie Citizens' and gave an impressive display to win the D grade Band contest in Sydney over Easter. The band also secured 3rd…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "St. Louis Blues"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 8

A Mississippi River showboat of the present day forms the romantic setting for Paramount's new drama with music, "St. Louis Blues," a story based…

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Kiama Diggers' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 2

Preparations are going ahead well for the Kiama Diggers' Ball on 10th May, at which His Excellency the Governor will be present…

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Footballers Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the annual Easter night dance held under the auspices of the Gerringong Football Club. Mr. Hedley Chittick efficiently…

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P. and C. Dance. at Toolijooa

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

In aid of the Toolijooa Parents and Citizens' Association's funds, a very enjoyable and successful dance was held in the School on Friday night last…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Trade Winds"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 5

Night, the air laden with the chill of death; a girl, wanted for murder, sits nervously in her roadster on the front end of a San Francisco ferry; a…

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Kiama Convent Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 2

Preparations are well in hand for the Kiama Convent Ball, which eventuates in the Antrim Theatre on Tuesday, 2nd May. Sharkey's Dance Band from…

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Militia Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

A very successful and enjoyable euchre party and dance under the auspices of the local unit of the 34th Battalion, A.M.F., was held in the…

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Light Symphony Orchestra Formed at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

Music lovers of Wollongnng will he interested to learn of the formation of a new local orchestra, namely "The Wollongong Light Symphony…

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