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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Coalcliff News N.e.s. Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 4

A very delightful and successful dance and social, conducted by the ladies' committee of the Coalcliff N.E.S., in aid of the Bulli Shire…

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Wollongong Pipe Band Gains Third Place Sydney Highland Gathering

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 7

Wollongong Pipe Band, which has been very, generous in support to patriotic and charitable organisations, achieved considerable success at the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Lucky Partners"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 6

A sweepstakes ticket, a synthetic honeymoon, life in Greenwich Village, a hero and a heroine in the persons of Ronald Colman and Ginger…

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Thirroul News Concert by Miss Iris Webb's Pupils

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 4

There was a very good crowd in the King's Theatre, Thirroul, when a concert was presented by the pupils of Miss Iris Webb. The night was a…

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Kiama Ambulance Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 3

The Kiama Ambulance held a dance in the Oddfellows' Hall on Boxing Night with a good attendance, and a net return to the funds of…

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Boxing Night Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 3

On Boxing Night, the Gerringong Cricket Club held their annual Christmas Carnival Dance in the School of Arts, and there was a…

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Year's End Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 3

The Jamberoo Catholic folk held their Year's End Ball in aid of the funds of St. Matthew's Church in the School of Arts on Tuesday night, and…

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Holiday Dances Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 3

A successful and enjoyable euchre party and dance was held in the Gerringong School of Arts on Saturday night last by the St. Mary's…

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Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 4

The Railway Institute Auxiliary held their fortnightly dance on Saturday night, when there was a good attendance. The proceeds went to the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit. "They Knew What They Wanted."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 6

"They Knew What They Wanted," co-stars Carole Lombard and Charles Laughton in a poignant, romantic screen drama of the California…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit North-west Passage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 2

Bringing to the screen Kenneth Roberts' adventure novel, Northwest Passage." will open on the circuit next week, with Spencer…

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Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 6

The usual dance conducted by the Railway Institute, was held on Saturday, night when novelt" dances were won by Mrs. S. Deasey, Mrs. S…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit. "All Girls Are Alike"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 4

According to Wayne Morris there was only one good thing about playing a dual role as be does in Paramount's "All Girls Are Alike." He…

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Golfers' Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 5

A successful and enjoyable Euchre Party and Dance was held at the Gerringong Golf Club House on Thursday night last. Mr. Os. Henry…

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Band Contests Success of Steelworks Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 9

At the annual Band Contest organised by the N.S.W. Band Association, held at the Sydney Sports Ground on Monday night, the Wollongong…

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Civic Theatre Attractions for Next Week

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 10

A two-action packed programme has been arranged for the Civic Theatre, Wollongong, for next week, commencing to-morrow. John Trent, as…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Jennie"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 8

The large Schermer family is completely dominated by an autocratic father (Ludwig Stossel). One of the sons, George (William Henry)…

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Gerringong Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1941 · page 4

Under the auspices of the St. Mary's Literary and Debating Society a very enjoyable euchre party and dance was held in the…

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At the Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 9

"21 Dayes Together" brings Vivien Leigh, the screen's star sensation of the year—and Laurence Olivier (her handsome husband in private…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit '21 Days Together"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

Vivien Leigh, the screen's star sensation of the year, and Laurence Olivier are co-starred in Columbia's new British production, "21 Days…

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