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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Gift To Public School Set of Bird Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 3

The Boys' Department of Wollongong Public School has received from the N.S.W. Gould League of Bird Lovers, a set of colourful…

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Gift to School Set of Bird Pictures FROM N.S.W. Gould League of Lovers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 2

Last Friday, the Boys' Department of Wollongong Public School received from the N.S.W. Gould League of Bird Lovers, a set of colourful…

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Grand Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 9

On Tuesday, August 1, the Wollongong Catholic Club will present in the Town Hall Annex, "The Musical Festival." This is the first public…

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C.W.A. Ball. a Brilliant Success. Despite Heavy Rain

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 2

Although only formed a little over twelve months ago, the Kiama branch of the Country Women's. Association decided to launch out in the entertainment…

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Basket Ball Competition. at Bombo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 2

On Saturday last, under the auspices of the Bombo Mothers' Club a " Knockout Basket Ball competition was held at the Public School…

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The Diggers' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 14

The Diggers' Ball at Wollongong is always regarded as one of the best functions of the dancing season and the 1939 ball on Wednesday…

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Surf Club Ball at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 17

Held as usual in the School of Arts, Corrimal, on Thursday night, 27th. July the local Surf Club ball was deserving of better patronage…

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Juvenile Ball Coniston School Pupils

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1

The Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, presented a gay appearance on Friday night last on the occasion of the Juvenile Ball arranged for the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Love Affair"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 7

Whether, a woman who is seriously injured on the eve of her wedding should shun her fiance rather than burden him is dramatically discussed…

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Jamberoo Diggers' Ball Group 7 Rugby League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 2

The Jamberoo branch of the Returned Soldiers' League are holding their second annual ball in the School of Arts on Thursday, 31st August, and…

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Children's Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 2

Preparations are well in hand for the concert to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday, August 24th, by the pupils of St. Jospeh's Convent. This…

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Police Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 17

Tuesday, September 5th. is the date of the Annual Police Ball, and the location—the Diggers' Memorial Hall…

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Austinmer News Scout Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 8

The first of a series of dances in aid of the Austinmer Scouts was held on Thursday night, when there was a good attendance. Music was provided…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions "Fast and Loose"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 9

Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell are featured in "Fast and Loose," a sequel to last year's comedy hit, "Fast Company." The new…

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Sacred Heart Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 13

In aid of the forthcoming Bazaarette a concert was held in the Convent School Hall, Bulli, on Sunday night, when there was a very good…

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Footballers' Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 2

A very successful and enjoyable euchre party and dance was held in the night under the auspices of the Foot Jamberoo School of Arts on Tuesday…

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Catholic Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 2

There was a good district attendance at the dance held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Tuesday, August 1st, in aid of the funds of St. Matthews…

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Militia Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 3

A euchre party and dance held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night last under the auspices of the Kiama Militia unit, attracted a large…

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Novelty Orchestra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 6

A meeting Fas held on Sunday last, at the residence of Mr. G. Anderson, 11 George Street, Wollongong, for the purpose of forming a…

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Town Hall Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 13

The Finance Committee recommended the acceptance of the tender of Messrs Mann and Hart of £217/16/10 plus sales tax for providing new…

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