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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

340 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 17

The Little Flower Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 17

A special feature of this Ball will be a Midnight supper. There will be old time and Jazz. Do not miss this Ball…

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Austinmer News Younger Set Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 10

Voted the most enjoyable informal dance of the year was that held on Thursday, 15th August, at "Keswick," Austinmer, by the Austinmer Younger…

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Thirroul News Railway Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 11

The monthly dance organised by the Women's Auxiliary, was held in the Railway Institute on Saturday night, when, there, was a good attendance…

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The Pictures Coining Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The House of the Seven Gables."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 6

Few motion pictures have been invested with such sustained dramatic strength and fragrant romantic appeal as "The House of the Seven Gables,"…

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Avondale News School Concert—war Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

The pupils of Avondale Public School covered themselves with glory when on Friday night last they staffed a grand concert programme to a…

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C.B. COLLEGE Annual Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

The annual concert by pupils of the Christian Brothers College, Wollongong, set a very high standard of excellence, and the large audience in…

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Community Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 11

Preparations are being made for the monthly community concert which is run by the Scouts…

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Annual Concert and Gymnastic Display C.B. College. Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 8

A very large and enthusiastic audience was present at the Crown Theatre, on Tuesday evening, to witness the annual concert and…

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Avondale School Concert for War Effort

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 16

Pupils of Avondale Public School covered themselves with glory when on Friday night last they staged a grand concert programme to a vast…

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Hospital Auxiliary Dance. at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 3

The Kiama Hospital Ladies Auxiliary held an enjoyable and successful dance in the 'Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday night. There was a good…

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Diggers' Ball at Jamberoo. a Great Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 1

In spite of war time conditions, the Jamberoo Diggers' Ball, which was held in the ever-popular School of Arts on Friday night last, was voted…

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School Concert. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 4

There was a very large attendance at the Gerringong School of Arts last week on the occasion of a very enjoyable concert given by the pupils…

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Church of England. Tea and Concert at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 3

The annual Church of England tea and concert at Gerringong on Saturday night, as usual attracted a large attendance, who spent a most…

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Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 10

The dance in aid of injured players conducted by the social committee of the Corrimal Rugby League on Saturday night was a success. The door…

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Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 16

The annual Hospital Ball at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong on Wednesday night was a colourful spectacle and an outstanding…

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Firemen's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 10

The Firemen's Ball, last Thursday night was a very successful function and the proceeds, will be divided between the Women's Auxiliary and…

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Wollongong Hospital Ball Large Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 9

The annual ball in aid of the Wollongong District Hospital, organised by the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary was held in the Soldiers…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "I Was an Adventuress"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 2

Glamorous romance and thoroughly absorbing entertainment result when exquisite Zorina meets handsome Richard Greene in "I Was An…

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St. Mary's College Excellent Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 9

In connection with the Centenary of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong the pupils of St. Mary's College presented an outstanding…

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Community Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 3

The weekly community concert on Sunday night in aid of patriotic funds was again well attended, and a profit of £5/12/0 was realised from the silver…

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