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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

316 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 16

The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Navy Steps Out"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 8

Should a sailor see more of the world through a porthole, or marry "and settle down? That's the big question around which revolves the romantic…

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Gala Concert Great Success £400 for Red Cross

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

The concert platforms of Wollongong have never before given us anything so robustly stirring as the magnificent entertainment presented…

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Enjoyable Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 4

An enjoyable dance was held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night last, with a good attendance, and the funds of the…

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Tennis Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 10

Arrangements are well in hand for the tennis ball to be held on July 3rd. It will be opened by Mr. Jack Crawford. A number of debutantes will be…

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Red, White & Blue Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 12

The ball which had been arranged by the Red Cross Younger Set, Wollongong branch, to take place in the showroom of Ronald Mackellar Pty…

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Red White Blue Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 14

Over 300 attended the Red Cross Younger Set's Red, White and Blue Ball, at the Agricultural Hall, Wollongong last Saturday night, and…

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U.L.V.A. BALL Great Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 9

A ball, organised by the Illawarra branch of the U.L.V.A., was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday night…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Victory"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

Throbbing with the full power of Joseph Conrad's story of strange love and exciting adventure in Java seas, "Victory," the Paramount…

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Sunday Night Concert £85 Taken

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 8

The Grand Patriotic Concert on Sunday night established a record, £85 being taken. The previous record was approximately £80. Miss Marie…

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Gerringong Red Cross. Annual Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 3

The Gerringong branch of the Red Cross Society held their annual function on Saturday night last, taking the form of a[?]euchre party and…

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Golf Mixed Four Ball Best Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 5

The Kiama Club held a Mixed Four Ball Best Ball competition on Saturday afternoon last, which resulted as follows:—…

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Tennis Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 10
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

All arrangements are well in hand for the ball to be conducted by the Tennis Association on Thursday next. Nine debutantes will be presented to…

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Successful ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 14

The Wollongong District Hospital was the object of the "good cause" decided upon by the committee of Ashleys' Ball, which was held in…

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Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 8

On Friday, July 4th from 1 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier's School Hall, Crown street, Wollongong, a Market Day will be held. This function is to…

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Wollongong Tennis Auxiliary Successful Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 11

The members of the above auxiliary held a very successful dance in the Soldiers' Hall, Wollongong, on June 16. Proceeds were in aid of the Lord…

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Annual Catholic Ball at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 9

On Friday, July 4th, from 1 p.m., in St. Francis Xavier's School Hall, Crown-st., Wollongong, a Market Day will be held. This function is to…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Footsteps in the Dark"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 2

Errol Flynn is back to bring more thrills and adventure to movie fans, but this time he swaps his bow and arrow for top hut and tails. He is…

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Orchestral Concert Successful Bulli Function

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 4

A grand concert, comprising orchestral and vocal selections, was held at St. Augustine's C. of E. Parish Hall, Bulli, last Thursday night…

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Scots Concert. Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 June 1941 · page 3

The Kiama Presbyterian Church Hall was crowded on Thursday night on the occasion of a concert organised by Miss E. Weston in aid of the…

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