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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Independent Theatre Group Presentation at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 13

Another entertainment, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the Rotary Club Crippled Children's Appeal Fund, was held in the Town Hall Annex last…

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Twenty-eight Debs. For Catholic Ball at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 9

The presentation of debutantes is always an impressive ceremony, but at this year's Wollongong Catholic Ball it should he particularly…

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Metal Manufactures Ltd. Coming of Age Employees Organise Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 13

A birthday party held last night in the Wollongong Soldiers' Hall, marked the "coming of age" of one of the biggest industrial firms in Pt…

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McAlister and Askew First Annual Staff Ball In Aid of Rotary Cripple Children's Appeal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

The first annual staff ball of the the well-known firm of McAlister and Askew Pty. Ltd., was held in the Wollongong Soliders' Memorial Hall…

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Tennis Dance at Jamberoo

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

The Jamberoo Tennis Club held a very successful and enjoyable euchre party and hence in the School of Arts on Tuesday night. There was a large…

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Church Concert at Shellharbour

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

A most enjoyable concert was held in the Pictorium Hall, Shellharbour, on the evening of Saturday last, in aid of the funds of the Church of England,…

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Annual Catholic Ball Brilliant Spectacle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 17

Wollongong Town Hall Theatre has been the scene of many gay and brilliant social functions, but few surpassed the annual Catholic Ball on…

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Catholic Ball Wollongong Function Great Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 14

The annual Catholic Ball in connection with St. Francis Xavier's Church was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "King of the Turf"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 5

Edward Small's new romantic film drama, "King of the Turf," not only stars Adolphe Menjou in one of his most important roles to date but also…

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Les Shipp Town Kall Theatre, This

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 9

Presents another bright show of novelties and surprises. It's a real variety artist to appear, Noho Toki, the Maori entertainer and…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 1

The Berry Agricultural Society's annual ball, which is regarded as the most important social event of the year, was held on Wednesday evening last and…

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Catholic Dance. at Shellharbour

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

The euchre party and dance held in aid of the Shellharbour Catholic Church funds on Wednesday night last was a great success, the Pictorium Hall being…

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Fancy Dress Ball. Albion Park Tennis Club Function

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

Although last. Friday night was bitterly cold, this did not deter a good crowd from attending the plain and fancy dress ball organised by the Albion…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 4

The annual Catholic Ball held on Tuesday night was an outstanding success, and was attended by over 300 people. Ray Johns' Orchestra…

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Surf Club Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 10

The second annual ball held by the Corrimal Surf Life Saving Club last night set a new record in the club's social activities…

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Corrimal Surf Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 14

The Annual Ball of the Corrimal Surf Club was held last night in the School of Arts, Corrimal. The crowd, although not up to…

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Masonic Ball At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 10

The annual Masonic Ball, arranged by the combined lodges in Wollongong, was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. There…

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Masonic Ball Brilliant Scene

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 14

A brilliant scene was presented in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday evening, the occasion of the Combined Masonic…

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Thirroul Annual Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 6

The annual Catholic Ball held on Tuesday night proved one of the brightest and most successful functions yet held at Thirroul…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Fisherman's Wharf"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 6

A dramatic story of a great father-and-son fellowship through which is stitched fine threads of comedy and romance is Bobby Breen's new…

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