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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

340 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 17

Kiama Patriotic and Diggers' Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2

The committee for this function, which is to be held on Friday, May 24th, met on Tuesday night to make preliminary. arrangements…

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Kiama Surf Club Dance and Picnic

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2

The Kiama Surf Club's Ladies' Auxiliary are organising a plain and fancy dress dance, to be held in the Club House on Friday night next. Previous…

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L. D. & S. Ball. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2

The fourth annual Birthday Ball of the St. Mary's Literary and Debating Society was held in the Gerringong School of Arts on Tuesday night, and…

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Patriotic Ball. Ladies' Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 2

A meeting of ladies was held on Monday night in the Council Chambers to discuss preliminary arrangements for the Diggers and Patriotic Ball, which…

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Albion Park Red Cross. Annual Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 2

Preparations are well in hand for the annual ball in aid of the funds of the Albion Park Red Cross which is to eventuate in the Literary Institute…

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Kiama P. and C. Juvenile Ball a Great Success. Wonderful Array of Costumes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 2

The heavy rain which fell at intervals on Friday night last by no means cast a damper over the annual Plain and Fancy Dress Juvenile Ball, held in the Kiama Cinema under the auspices of the Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association. The rain was most…

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Talking Pictures. for Education

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 3

An effective demonstration of talking motion pictures as an aid to education, indicative of the farreaching changes now occuring in…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Remember"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

Robert Taylor and Greer Garson with Lew Ayres in "Remember?" This is the season's most popular and timely romantic teaming of stars in a…

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Fairy Meadow P. and C. Association Dedication of "Harrigan" Pictures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 20

The concert rooms at the Fairy Meadow Public School were comfort ably filled last Tuesday evening, the occasion being the dedication of a…

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"Sirona" Red Cross Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 10

On Wednesday evening St. Micheal's Hall, Wollongong, was the scene of a very successful concert rendered by the pupils of "Sirona" in aid of the…

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Radio Ramblings First Concert Tour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

The A.B.C. writes:—With more than ordinary pleasure the Australian Broadcasting Commission announces that the concert tour by Miss Gladys…

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Albion Park Red Cross Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

The annual ball of the Albion Park branch of the Red Cross Society was held in the Literary Institute, Albion Park, on Wednesday night…

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Civic Theatre Wollongong Next Week's Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 14

Romance takes on a new meaning at the Civic Theatre, Wollongong, tomorrow, when "The Broken Melody" will be screened. From a great book…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Hitler, Beast of Berlin"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 9

"I don't want my baby to be born a Nazi!" An anguished cry from the depths of a woman's heart... a woman who wanted babies, yes, but not babies…

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Camp Fire Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 12

A torchlight procession of Corrimal Australian Labour League of Youth members lead a crowd of a thousand people from Corrimal to Towrodgi…

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Mine Workers CONCERT

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 10

Thirroul miners' area committee conducted a splendid concert in the Arcadia Theatre on Tuesday night last. The large audience…

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Surf Club Dance. Successful Function

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

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Kiama Surf Club staged a very successful plain and fancy dress dance in the club room on Friday night of last week…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Carl of Chicago"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

Robert Montgomery, whose talent for comedy are well-known, oddly enough scored two of his biggest hits in "Night Must Fall," which won him…

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Port Kembla News Successful Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 11

A most successful concert was held in the C. of E. Hall on Monday night, by the Young People's Fellowship. Items were given by Miss June Scott…

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Premiership Ball Jamberoo Cricketers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the ball, held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Wednesday night to celebrate the winning by the local…

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