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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

316 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 16

Railway Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 6

An enjoyable night was spent at the Railway Institute Dance on Saturday night. The Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Woods and Mr. Hugh…

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Port Kembla News Empire Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 9

The Warrawong Hall was gaily decorated with large and small Hags last Saturday night when the Rec. Cross Younger Set held the Empire…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "You're the One"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 4

Mixing hilarious comedy with gay music, Paramount's "You're the One." with Bonnie Baker, Orrin Tucker and his orchestra in top roles, tells the…

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Show Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 3

The annual show ball of the Albion Park. A. and H. Association at tracted a large attendance on Wednesday night, and it is anticipated,…

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Militia Auxiliary Successful Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 3

The Kiama Militia Ladies Auxiliary organised a successful dance in the Drill Hall on Thursday night last. Despite the fact that many functions…

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Jamberoo Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 5

In aid of the funds of the institution, a very enjoyable and successful dance was held at the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night…

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Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 12

The Red, White and Blue Club held a very successful dance in the Agricultural Hall on Tuesday night. The attendance exceeded expectations, and,…

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Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 5

On Tuesday evening, July 15th, the 21st Annual Catholic Ball will take place in the Solderis' Memorial Hall, Wollongong…

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Apex Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 12

The annual Apex Ball will be held at the Soldiers' Club, Wollongong, next Wednesday (June 11) and table reservations are coming in well…

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A.h. & I. Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 6

Albion Park A.H. & I. Association on Wednesday night of last week held a highly successful annual ball, the function attracting a large…

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Apex Picnic Supper Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 10

The Apex Club's Picnic Supper Ball, which will take place in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday next, has caught the…

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U.l.v.a. Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 9

The U.L.V.A. Ball should on this occasion be the social highlight of the year. Miss Bety Bryant the Liquor…

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"So Ends Our Night" At Civic Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 9

A great picture "So Ends Our Night," commences at the Civic Theatre tomorrow and will show for an exclusive season. Featuring Fredic…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "A Night at Earl Carroll's"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 12

Told against the background of Hollywood night life, its flashing chorus legs and glittering gaiety, Paramount's "A Night At Earl Carroll's,"…

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Gala Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 8

Despite the size of the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, that house should be filled to capacity on the night of Tuesday, June 10th, on the…

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Red Cross Younger Set Dance at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 3

The Albion Park Red Cross Younger Set held a euchre party and dance at the Literary Instiute on Wednesday night last. A good crowd…

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Football Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 10

There was a fair attendance at the dance organised by the Rugby League Social Committee on Tuesday night in aid of the injured players' fund. Mrs…

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Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 6

The Railway Institute Ladies' Auxiliary bold their fortnightly dance on Saturday night. It was well attended. It was a most enjoyable night. The…

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Apex Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 9

The innovation introduced by the Apexians at their annual ball which was held on Wednesday night under the title of "Picnic Supper Ball,"…

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U.l.v.a. Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 9

A carnival spirit will prevail at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, next Tuesday night (June 17) when the Illawarra U.L.V.A. will hold a gain…

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