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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Civic Theatre Next Week's Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 11

The long-awaited for "My Son, My Son," commences at the Civic Theatre next Wednesday for a distinguished season of nine days. Not since…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 9

"The Great Victor Herbert" the [?] motion picture crammed full of the most famous melodies; Not an operatta and not a musical— It's…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Safari"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 10

A beautiful white woman—alone in the heart of the jungle with two men! That's the situation in "Safari, thrilling action-romance, with…

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Methodist Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 14

The Rev. Brian Heawood acted as chairman at the Methodist concert recently held at Warrawong. The large audience enjoyed a fine programme…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 12

There was a very good attendance at the entertainment in aid of Church of England Sunday School Building Fund, on Tuesday night. The…

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Agricultural Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 5

The annual ball of the Berry Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night last and proved a magnificent…

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Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

Miss D. Simpson sponsored a dance in the Woonona Bowling Club House on Thursday night in aid of the 34th Battalion Auxiliary. A…

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Annual Masonic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 8

The Masonic Lodges of the District had decided to combine again this year for their annual Social function—the Ball, which was held…

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Catholic Ball Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 9

The annual ball of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, will be held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hal next Tuesday night. Two orchestras…

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Thirroul News Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

The fortnightly dance of the Railway Institute was held on Saturday night, and was well attended. A cake was won by Mr, A. Page; Mrs. Osborne…

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Masonic Ball At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 9

The annual ball of the combined Masonic Lodges of the district, which was held in the Wollongong Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday night…

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Catholic Ball Next Tuesday Night

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 18

Wollongong dancing devotees have spent many happy evenings at the Soldiers' Hall, but none will surpass the enjoyment to be…

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Woonona 34th Batt. Auxiliary Presentation Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

The presentation dance organised by the Woonona 34th Battalion Auxiliary held in the Woonona School of Arts on Saturday was well attended…

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Corrimal News "As You Like It" Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 10

A tremendous crowd of dancers gathered at the School of Arts, Corrimal, last Friday, for the "As You Like It" Ball organised by Corrimal…

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"My Son, My Son" Civic Theatre Attraction

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 9

The success of the great film, "My Son, My Son,"—has been so great at the Civic Theatre, Wollongong, that arrangements have been made for it…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Too Many Husbands"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 7

"Too Many Husbands" can prove somewhat troublesome, and Jean Arthur discovers that fact in the Columbia comedy, with Fred MacMurray and…

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Red Cross Dance. at Kiama

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

A successful and enjoyable dance in aid of the funds of the Kiama branch of the Red Cross Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on…

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Diggers' Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 3

The Jamberoo Diggers announce they will be holding their annual ball this year on Friday, 23rd August. The proceeds are to be devoted to…

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Catholic Ball Outstanding Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 19

Wollongong's 1940 Catholic Ball, which was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, was a brilliant and colorful function and…

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Catholic Ball Wollongong Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

The annual ball in connection with St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, eventuated in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Tuesday night…

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