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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

340 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 17

Staff Ball In aid of I.D. Ambulance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

The second annual staff ball of McAlister & Askew Pty. Ltd. was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday night…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Man From Datoka"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 8

For once a new angle is discovered to the Civil War in "The Man From Datoka," which proceeds without the customary Norths vs. South and…

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Community Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 1

Another successful community concert was held in the Port Kembla Clubroom last Monday night, when a large crowd joined in Community…

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Albion Park. Patriotic Concert and Recruiting Campaign

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 3

On Wednesday night last the Albion Park "Merrymakers", assisted by visiting artists, presented a grand concert at the Literary Institute…

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At the Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 7

Walt Disney's "Pinocchio" holds pride of place at the Crown and sister theatres next week. Pinocchio is for the young of heart…

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Austinmer Successful Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

A delightful concert was held in the Shaw Memorial Hall, Austinmer, on Saturday evening last. It was presented by Scouts, Cubs…

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Illawarra Eisteddfod Sunday Night Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 20

The Sunday night concert on this occasion was exceptionally good, and the secretary said the door contributions slightly exceeded those of…

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Premiership Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 3

The Wanderers Cricket Club have decided to celebrate their winning of the Albion Park district competition by holding a premiership ball…

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Footballers' Dance. at Gerringong. Young Cup Presentation

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 4

The Gerringong Football Club held a very successful and enjoyable dance on King's. Birthday week-end, when there was a big attendance at…

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Enjoyable Concert. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 3

The menfolk of the Jamberoo Church of England and their friends staged an excellent concert in the Church Hall on Monday night, and…

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"Snow Ball"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 11

The "Snow Ball" held last Saturday night in Warrawong Hall, was a great success. Many large parties were entertained and the Younger Set of…

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Memorial Hall Fund Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 11

The Ladies' Hall Improvement Committee conducted a very successful dance in the Memorial Hall last Saturday night. The balloon waltz was won…

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Bulli Shire Patriotic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 7

A bumper attendance is expected at the Soldiers' Hall, Thirrom, on Thursday, July 11th, when the Bulli Shire Patriotic Ball will be held…

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Civic Theatre Next Week's Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 11

Stars from every field of entertainment will be seen in "The Goldwyn Follies," which is the big attraction conn[?]cing at the Civic Theatre…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit. "Buck Benny Rides Again"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 10

All's chaos on the Western plains as two-fisted, ten-fingered Jack Benny bites off more than he can chew and comes to rue it in Paramount's "Buck…

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Children's Concert. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 3

A very fine effort by some Gerringong children on Saturday afternoon last netted £2/15/3 for the Patriotic Fund by a concert held at "Billow…

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Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 6

In aid of the Red Cross, the Jitterbugs conducted a dance on Tuesday night The Bernadero Orchestra supplied the music. The Monte Carlo…

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Old Boys' Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 11

The monthly C.B.C. Old Boys and Children of Mary Dance on Tuesday last was "A Day at the Races". The C.B.C. Stakes were won by Miss…

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M.m. Annual Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 10

The second annual employees' ball of Metal Manufactures Limited will be held at Wollongong, at an early date. The committee have…

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Albion Park News Patriotic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 9

The Shellharbour-Albion Park Patriotic and War Fund committee held a dance in the Literary Institute Hall, Albion Park, on Wednesday…

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