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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 17

Footballers' Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 2

Under the auspices of the Jamberoo Football Club, a very enjoyable and successful euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts on Saturday…

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C.W.A. Dance. at "Dunmore"

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 2

On Saturday evening last, a very happy social event took place in the form of a dance, held in a beautiful setting at "Dunmore", the lovely home of…

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Masonic Ball Dapto Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

The annual ball of Lodge King Edward, Dapto, was held in the Agricultural Hall on Tuesday night. Although the attendance was not, as…

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Annual Presentation Dance at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 14

The annual presentation of trophies won by the members of the Thirroul-Woonona Tennis Association was made at a very successful dance,…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Mr. Chedworth Steps Out"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 10

Producer-director Ken G. Hall's 15th production for Cinesound Studios, "Mr. Chedworth Steps Out," marks the return of Cecil Kellaway from…

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Dapto Masonic Ball Lodge King Edward, No. 234 U.G.L., N.S.W.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 12

The evening of the 12th August, 1926, ushered in an event at Dapto which resulted in the celebration of the 13th consecutive successful…

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Sunday Night Concert Wollongong Town Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 11

Next Sunday night should witness a large attendance at the Wollongong Town Hall on the occasion of the annual Eisteddfod Sacred…

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Ambulance Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1939 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Kiama Ambulance will be held in the Antrim Thetre on Tuesday night next June 13th, when a right royal…

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Church Concert at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1939 · page 2

A very enjoyable concert was given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night in aid of the funds of Kiama Scots Church, by members of the Wollongong…

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Enjoyable Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the dance held at Gerringong on Saturday night, in ald of the Catholic Church funds. Mr. V. O'Sullivan capably…

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34th Battalion Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 16

The first dance of the year will be held in the Bernadero Cabaret by the 34th. Battalion Sergeants' Mess on Tuesday, 20th, June. This dance is…

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Wollongong Council Staff Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Th annual staff dance of the Wollongong Council was held in the Bernadero Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday night, and, as usual, proved a…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Yes, My Darling Daughter"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 8

Boasting one of the greatest comedy casts ever assembled, "Yes, My Darling Daughter," the Warner Bros, screen adaptation of the successful…

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Sunday Night Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 7

The usual Sunday night concert was held in the Town Hall Theatre. The collection was larger than last year, but was far short of the boom years…

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Wollongong Eisteddfod Continued From Another Page) Sunday Night Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 5

The attendance was fair, about £18 being donated in admission fees. Mr. S. R. Musgrave was chairman. Wollongong Town Band, under…

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Ambulance Ball a Pleasant Evening

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 2

After weeks of planning and work, the Kiama Ambulance's annual ball took place on Tuesday night in the capacious Antrim Theatre and although…

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Militia Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 2

The Kiama Militia Ladies' Auxiliary are holding a birthday dance in the Drill Hall to-night (Wednesday) to celebrate their first year of good…

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The Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 8

"Hucklebury Finn", Mark Twain's immortal story presented to you with all the laughter, all the pathos sincerity and simplicity by Mickey…

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Rotary Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 13

The Rotary "Lucky Charm Ball" held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening, in aid of the appeal for funds on behalf of…

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Town Hall Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 10

In moving the adoption of the Finance Committee's report, Aid. Connor stated that the lease of the Town Hall Theatre had been approved by…

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