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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Star Maker"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 1

Remember "In My Merry Oldsmobile," "School Days," "Jimmy Valentine," "If was a Millionaire," those grand Gus Edwards' tunes? Bing Crosby sings…

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At the Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 7

'A Window in London' has a wealth of interesting phases and tells the story of two young married couples who experience all the joys and…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "A Window in London"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

An entertaining mystery drama, featuring Michael Redgrave, who was so successful in "The Lady Vanishes." Working a crane in London, Michael…

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The Pictures "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," Frank Capra's latest Columbia hit, costars Jean Arthur and James Stewart. Hailed as Capra's most brilliant…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

A united concert will be held in the Port Kembla Memorial Hall next week, arranged by the Salvation Army. It will include items by the…

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Fancy Dress Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

The Bellambi Pastime Club held a very successful fancy dress ball in the Orange Hall, last Saturday evening. The attendance was very large. Mrs…

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Soccer Round Ball Game in Full Swing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 11

Woonona is leading the district in practice matches, and some hectic battles are predicted. For the last 25 years Woonona ground has been the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Honeymoon in Bali"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

When a smart, smug woman department store executive, who prizes her feminine independence above all else, meets a carefree, adventurous sort of…

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Barn Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

A very enjoyable barn dance was held at the Croome residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Badans on Thursday night, and there was a large attendance…

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Diggers' Ball. and Patriotic Committee

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 2

A good deal of informal discussion took place at the meeting of the Kiama Patriotic add War Fund Committee on Tuesday night on the question of the…

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Beautiful Pictures Of Travel Abroad

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Mr. Jack Fairley, of Dapto, has missed his vocation. Judging by the moving pictures secured by him during his recent trip abroad, he should have…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Eternally Yours"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

Loretta Young and David Niven are the featured players in "Eternally Yours." This picture not only provides the personable Niven with his finest…

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Port Kembla News Patriotic Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

The Patriotic Concert, officially opening the Shire of Central Illawarra Patriotic Fund, held in the White Way Theatre, Port Kembla, on…

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Golf Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 3

A very enjoyable and successful euchre party and dance was held under the auspices of the Gerringong Golf Club in the club house on Wednesday night…

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South Coast Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 14

"The Housekeeper's Daughter" is coming to the Civic! Come and meet here for she is the glamorous beauty, Joan Bennett. The Story concerns…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 14

"Ninotchka," with Greta Garbo, laughing, singing, dancing! Greta Garbo in a sophiscated romantic comedy as an ultra-modern girl in…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit Ninotchka

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 10

Greta Garbo's long dream of playing in a sophisticated romantic comedy has become a reality with "Ninotchka," her first picture in two…

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Went to Hollywood for Vacation Now In Fifth Year In Pictures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 10

Hollywood began as a vacation and wound up as a job for Nan Grey. She intended to stay two weeks, but is now in her fifth year in picture's…

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Golf Four Ball Best Ball v. PAR

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 1

The Kiama Club held a Four Ball Best Ball v. Par Competition on Saturday afternoon, which resulted as follows:— J. L. Rixon and C. Mosckos, 3 up;…

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Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 12

The Corrimal Returned Soldiers' League held a "Back to Childhood" dance last Friday night in aid of the Red Cross Fund, in the Soldiers' Hall…

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