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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

340 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 17

Band Music

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 14

When you think of Music, you think of Palings, and when you think of Palings, you thing of Music. To those of our readers who are…

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Apex Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

An excellent attendance was one of the features of the Apex Club of Wollongong Ball which was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, last…

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Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

This year's Wollongong Catholic Ball will be part of the celebrations in connection with the Cahtolic Centenary of the Parish. For the first…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 9

"South of The Border" is a haunting sentimental love story with Gene Autry—the cowboy singing star, in the leading role. A romance set in…

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War Will Help Local Films New Pictures Start Production

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

Australia, like every new country, has always had difficulty in establishing new industries, and this is applied particularly to the motion…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Over the Moon"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 8

The Alexander Korda Technicolor picture, "Over the Moon," is a comedy romance of refreshing originality, starring Merle Oberon with a strong…

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Gerringong Golf Club. Euchre and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 4

A very, enjoyable euchre party and dance in aid of the funds of the Gerringong Golf Club was held in the Club House on Wednesday night last,…

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C.W.A. Dance. at "Dunmore"

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

A very successful and enjoyable dance was held at "Dunmore" on Saturday night last in aid of the funds of the Kiama branch of the…

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Catholic Ball

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

Mrs B. McMahon, mayoress of North Illawarra, is president of the Wollongong Catholic Ball. The joint secretaries are Miss M. dopas and…

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Wollongong Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 9

At the C.B.C. Old Boys' Dance at the Wollongong Soldiers' Hall last night four tickets for the forthcoming Catholic Ball were given away, in…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 7

"Virginia City" near the close of the American Civil War, southern sympahisers in the wide open mining town of Virginia City, Nevada…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Raffles"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 8

David Niven plays the title role and Olivia de Havilland provides the romantic interest in "Raffles," which is an exciting and fast-moving mystery…

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Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 14

Dancers are looking forward with pleasant anticipation to the Wollongong Catholic Ball. Added interest lies in the fact that the popular…

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Civic Theatre Scoop

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 15

Jack Favell (George Sanders) a star in his own right following his successful appearance in "Rebecca" Daphne Du Maurier's best selling novel, is pictured here with Mrs. Danyers (Judith Anderson) and Mrs. De Winter (Joan Fontaine). The book has been adapted for the screen by…

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Films at the "Civic" Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 15

"The House Across the Bay," with George Raft and Joan Bennett sharing stellar honours and a strong supporting cast including 'Walter…

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Civic Theatre Next Week's Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 9

The managemen of the Civic Theatre proudly announce that they have secured the first-country release of "The House Across the Bay,"…

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At the Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 9

"Stronger Than Desire" The story is a combination of married life, legal intrigue, a blackmail plot growing out of a flirtation and a murder my…

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Monster Recruiting Rally at Civic Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 14

Hon. W. M. Hughes, Federal Attorney-General and Minister for Industry, will address Wollongong's Monster Recruiting Rally to-night…

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