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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

340 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 17

Civic Theatre Next Week's Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 7

Two big special programmes will be featured at the Civic Theatre for the week commencing' to-morrow. "Typhoon Treasure" and "Manhattan…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Fifth Avenue Girl"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 2

When a millionaire's wife plans a trip to Reno so she can marry a playboy, his son neglects the family pump-making business for polo and the…

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Catholic Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 2

There was a very large gathering including visitors from many neighbouring centres, at the dance held under the auspices of St. Matthews' Church…

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South Coast Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 14

"Lovers and Luggers," is Cine-sounds supreme achievement. It has adventure that will send the blood tingling through your veins, romance…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 14

"Dark Rapture," This is a picture that will interest young and old—a picture that tells the secrets of Bel[?] Congo—the rituals of the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Our Leading Citizen"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 10

Bob Burns, who has endeared himself to the hearts of filmgoers with his portrayals in recent pictures of the "Arkansas Traveller," and a Missouri…

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Australian Artist to Open Concert Season Harold Williams Returning From London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 5

The Australian Broadcasting Commission announces that its 1940 concert season will be opened by a very distinguished Australian artist—Harold…

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Lennon's Revue Canvas Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 9

Acknowledged to be Australia's greatest touring Theatrical organisation, Lennon's all new production Revue Company, are to appear at…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 14

"Intermezzo," a Love Story is an absorbing drama of two sides of a man's life, revealing the emtions of a brilliant artist and man—his…

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Lennon's Revue Mammoth Canvas Theatre Show Nights

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 6

Fresh theatrical history, is being made by Bert Lennnon, the well-known Adelaide entrepreneur and proprietor of Lennon's famous touring…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Three Sons"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 4

A revelation of the tendency of children of the rich to waste their inheritance on riotous living, "Three Sons" affords Edward Ellis of "A Man to…

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Barn Dance. for Rifle Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at a dance held last Wednesday night in Mr. C. Badans' barn at Croome, the function being held in aid of the funds…

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At the Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 15

"Way Down South" brings to the screen, with abundant colour, a segment of life in the old Southern State's little known to present day…

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To-night—canvas Theatre Lennon's Revue - Show Nights

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 1

Utterly dwarfing, in magnificence, all other previous productions with an entirely new show comprising some 32 most beautiful and colourful scenes,…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Way Down South"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 8

When the youthful scion of a famous Louisiana' family is suddenly orphaned by the death of his father, and his inherited estate stands in danger of…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M. Took Beer Into Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 3

George Sixsmith (27) was fined £1 with 8/- costs for taking liquor into a public theatre. Constable Morris said defendant…

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Golf Club Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 2

Owing to counter-attractions, there was not a very large attendance at the Gerringong, Golf Club's dance, held at the Club House on Saturday night last,…

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Militia Dance. Enjoyable Function at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 3

A euchre party and dance under the auspices of the Gerringong Militia Unit was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night. Liuet Hedley Chittick and…

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Farewell Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 4

The Woonona Women's Auxiliary (34th Battalion) gave a farewell party on Monday night on behalf of the boys called up for three months compulsory…

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At the Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

"The Lion Has Wings" is the first great Government-sponsored production, arid tells the story of how Britain gradually awoke to the menace…

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