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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

316 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 16

Patriotic Dance. for Tank Fund

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 2

There was a very good attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night last, on the occasion of a dance held by the Kiama…

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Merrymakers' Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 9

The Merrymakers held a fairly successful euchre party and dance on Wednesday evening of last week when music was contributed by Mrs…

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Big Attraction At Civic Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 9

"That Uncertain Feeling," now showing at the Mayfair Theatre, Sydney, is being screened this week at the Civic Theatre, Wollongong, See…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Reaching for the Sun"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 2

You've all heard of "golf widows" and "fishing widows," but there's a motion picture which has an entirely new angle. In this picture, it is an…

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Golf Dance. at Gerringong

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

A very enjoyable euchre party and, dance was held in the Gerringong Golf Club. House on Tuesday night, with a very good attendance, despite…

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Jamberoo Tank Dance. a Great Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 1

The ladies of the Jamberoo Dressmaking Class certainly know how to run a dance, as was proved by the outstanding success of their effort…

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Footballers' Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 10

The Rugby League dance on Tuesday night was successful and enjoyable. Music was provided by Mr. Beckett and Mr. Rigby. Misses Birch…

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Presentation Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 10

The Corrimal Tennis Association has arrangements well in hand for their presentation dance, which will be held on August 19. At this dance the…

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Combined Masonic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 7

The annual ball of the Combined Masonic Lodges was a brilliant scene on Wednesday, evening—over three hundred members and their…

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Debutantes ad Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 6

TOP ROW, Left to right—Misses Pat Ryan, Thora Sligar; Kathleen Frohmuller; Eileen Brodie; Kathleen Brodie; Noreen Laughlin; Muriel Wolfe; Dulcie Norris; Betty Scott SECOND ROW :Left to right—Misses Marie O'Brien, Norma David, Norah Hennessey; Mrs. Petfield (Matron of Honour), Misses Margaret Egans. Joyes Ryan, Edna Soper…

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R.s. League Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 1

Members of the Wollongong R.S. League and Ladies' Auxiliary cordially invite all citizens to attend their 23rd Annual Ball to be held on Wednesday…

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Masonic Ball At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 9

The annual combined Masonic Hall, which was held in the Soldiers' Hall, on Wednesday night, was an outstanding success, the…

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Debutantes at Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 12

TOP ROW, Left to right--Misses Pat Ryan, Thora Sligar; Kathleen Frohmuller; Eileen Brodie; Kathleen Brodie; Noreen Laughlin; Muriel Wolfe; Dulcie Norris; Betty Scott SECOND ROW: Left to right--Misses Marie O'Brien, Norma David, Norah Hennessey; Mrs. Petfield (Matron of Honour), Misses Margaret Egan[?], Joy[?] Ryan, Edna Soper…

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Thirroul News Diggers' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 6

The annual Diggers' Ball on Tuesday night was largely attended, and was an outstanding success. The floor was in excellent condition and first class…

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Albion Park News Convent Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 5

The annual Convent Ball, held on Friday night last, in the Literary Institute, was the most successful function of its kind held of late, but the…

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Little Flower Ball Brilliant Function Outstanding Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 6

Rev. Father J. J. Mulheren, parish priest of West Wolloilgong, and his parishioners are overjoyed at the wonderful success that attended the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Call a Cop"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 2

George Formby's second successive topical comedy is "Call A Cop." George as a War Reserve policeman with ambitions to get into the Flying…

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Red Cross Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 August 1941 · page 3

A very enjoyable dance was held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night last in aid of the funds of the local branch of the Red…

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Junior Farmers' Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 August 1941 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club's annual euchre party and dance held in the School of Arts on…

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Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 6

The Railway Institute dance on Saturday night was well attended, and the night was a most enjoyable one. The Monte Carlo dance was won by…

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