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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

316 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 16

Greek Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 6

The recent Greek Dance showed a net profit of £22104. This will go towards the Greek Day Appeal. All the expenses of this function were…

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Railway Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 6

The forthnightly dance of the Railway Institute was held on Saturday night. It was a most enjoyable function. The music was supplied by the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit. "Hullabaloo"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

Imagine, if you can, Frank Morgan doing a serious love scene in the voice of Clark Gable, und you'll know why "Hullabaloo" is one of the funniest…

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Red Cross Tea and Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 11

The Red Cross last week held a highly successful tea meeting and concert from which it was expected to clear £15…

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Patriotic Dance. for Spitfire Fund. at Shellharbour

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 3

The Pictorium Hall at Shellharbours on Friday night last was very tsatefully decorated with red, white and blue streamers and flags on the…

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KIAMA P. & C. Juvenile Ball. a Wonderful Success. Outstanding Costumes; Large Attendance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 1

The Kiama Parents and Citizens Association's Juvenile Ball was held in the Antrim Theatre on Friday night last, and as in previous years, the function was an outstanding success. There was a wonderful range of costumes, and each year it appears that the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres' Circuit Tall, Dark & HANDSOME

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 9

This is a picture that has laughs excitement, romance, grand music and a top-notch featured cast headed by Cesar Romero, Virginia…

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Spitfire Fund Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 3

Another of the series of dances in aid of the Illawarra Spitfire Fund was held at the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night last, with a…

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Juvenile Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 10

To aid the funds of the Patriotic Barbecue on April 24th, the sponsors of the Popular Baby Candidate, Rex Wynn, held a successful Juvenile…

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Convention Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 9

On Saturday night following the convention dinner, visitors were entertained at a dance which was held at Warrawong. This function was…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Escape"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 10

The now romantic team of Norma Shearer and Robert Taylor, surrounded by as outstanding a cast of supporting names as has been assembled…

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Footballers' Dance at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 3

The Gerringong Football Club held a very successful and enjoyable dance in the School, of Arts Saturday night last the attendance…

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Greek Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 4

The Greek Ball Committee met on Tuesday night when it was reported that arrangements were in hand for the Greek Ball in Wollongong on…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 2

How to run a home by rules, and what happens to a scrappily married young couple when a situation arises for which they have no rules, forms…

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Spitfire Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1941 · page 2

Jamberoo added another £5 to its Spitfire Fund as the result of a dance held in the School of Arts on Saturday night last. Brett's orchestra…

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Red Cross Ball. at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1941 · page 3

The Albion Park branch of the Red. Cross are to be congratulated upon the success of their annual ball, which was held on Wednesday night,…

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Successful Concert. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 3

The Jamberoo School of Arts was crowded to capacity on Saturday night last on the occasion of the "Sparks and Spitfire" Concert in aid…

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Firemen's Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

To assist in raising funds for the "Spirit of Illawarra" Spitfire Fund, the Thirroul Firemen held a dance in the Soldiers' Hall on Tuesday night…

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Coledale News Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

Organised by Matron McElveen and members of the nursing staff of the Illawarra Cottage Hospital, a very enjoyable dance was held in the nurses'…

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Railway Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

The fortnightly dance conducted by the Railway Institute was held on Saturday night. There was a good attendance. Mr. J. Osborne was M.C…

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