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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

316 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 16

Red Cross Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 5

The annual Red Cross Ball held on Wednesday night of last week proved a conspicuous success. The Literary Institute, where the function was…

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Social Club Ball For Hospital Funds

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 11

The members of the Elouera Social Club held their first annual ball in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday evening. The…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatrics Circuit "Busman's Honeymoon"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 8

What is undoubtedly one of the funniest and most original 'whodunits' the screen has seen in some time, is "Busman's Honeymoon," filmisation of…

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Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 8

In aid of the Convent Building Fund, a successful dance was held in the Soldiers' Hall on Tuesday night. Music was supplied by the Arcadians…

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Greek Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 18

The outstanding success of the Greek Ball which was held at the Agricultural Hall, Wollongong, last Saturday night, was due in no small…

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Cabaret Dance For Greek War Victims

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

A cabaret dance in aid of the Greek War Victims Appeal was held in the Agricultural Hall, Wollongong, last Saturday night. There was a very…

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Annual Service, Bulli Theatre, 25th MAY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

The annual Empire Day Service for Scouts and Guides of the South Coast and Tablelands District will be held In the Royal Theatre, Bulli, on…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Hudson's Bay"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 7

Movie-goers at last have an opportunity to see Paul Muni in the kind of role they've always wanted him to play, in "Hudson's Bay," 20th Century…

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Successful Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 6

The Dapto Rover Scouts held a successful dance in the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday night…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Invisible Woman"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 12

Reaching into its bottomless bag of cinematic tricks, Universal studios brings "The Invisible Woman", to the screen. The same company that…

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Port Kembla News Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 6

The 30th anniversary of the Methodist Sunday School was concluded last Monday night when a concert was held in the School Hall. The…

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Premiership Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 5

The Berry Cricketers' Premiership Ball which was held on Friday night of last week proved to be a huge success, both socially and financially…

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Footballers' Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 10

On Tuesday night, the social committee of the Corrimal Rugby League held a successful dance in aid of the injured players fund. A series of…

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Firemen's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 6

The ball organised by the Thirroul Firemen in aid of funds for the new operating table at Coledale Hospital, on Tuesday night was very largely…

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Big Tennis Ball Davis Cup Star to Open Tennis Ball at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 8

Mr. Jack Crawford, Australian Davis Cup and International Champion, has very kindly consented to come down and officially open the…

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Albion Park News Euchre and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 6

The Albion Park football club held a highly successful euchre party and dance on Wednesday night of last week when there was a line…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Under Your Hat"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 2

"Under Your Hat," the happy, snappy, topical musical comedy, was originally written for Jack Hulbert and Cicely, Courtneldge and the public…

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Patriotic Dance. at Shellharbour

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 2

On Wednesday night last the Pictorium Hall, Shellharbour, a very enjoyable and successful dance was held in aid of the Australian…

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Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 4
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The 21st annual Ball of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, will be held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Tuesday, July 15th. Mr. A…

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