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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Kiama Surf Club Patriotic Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1942 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Drill Hall on Wednesday night, when the Kiama Surf Club held a very enjoyable and successful dance…

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Golf Club Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 4

The annual dance of the Gerringong Golf Club was held in the School of Arts on New Year's Eve, and there was a large attendance, a…

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A. and H. Dance at Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the New Year's Eve dance held in the Agricultural Hall, Albion Park, under the auspices of the A. and H…

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A. & H. Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

A highly successful New Year's Eve dance in support of the local A.H. and I. Association, was both a social and financial success. Mr. Harley…

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Thirroul News Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 4

The fortnightly dance of the Railway Institute Auxiliary was held on Saturday night, when an enjoyable time was spent. Mrs. Johnson and…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Flying Blind"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 6

Paced at dive-bomber speed, Paramount's sky-thriller, "Flying Blind" brings a high-explosive mixture of thrills, romance, laughs and suspense…

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Successful Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

The dance organised by the Port Kembla Aid Russia Committee, held in the S. & S. Memorial Hall last Friday night, resulted in the relatives…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Lady Be Good"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

Eleanor Powell, Ann Sothern and Robert Young join forces to bring one of the year's most attractive musicals to the screen in "Lady Be Good."…

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N.E.S. Dance at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 4

There was a fair attendance at the euchre party and dance held in the Gerringong School of Arts, on Friday night last, the objective being to…

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Military Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 9

The Soldiers' Memorial Hall was the rendezvous last night of about 100 uniformed men from local camps, who seemed to enjoy the…

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Aid Russia Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 8

The most successful dance in the Corriraal district for many years was the recent Ald Russia Corrimal dance held in the School of Arts. It was…

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Aid Russia Dance at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 13

The most successful dance in the Corrimal district for many years was the Aid Russia Corrimal dance held in the School of Arts. It was…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "It Started with Eve"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 9

Deanna Durbin is surrounded by perhaps her most outstanding cast, with accent on comedy, in "It Started With Eve." Both Miss Durbin and…

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Children's Concert CORRIMAL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 13

On Tuesday evening 23rd December, in the School of Arts Hall, the little students of Miss Irene Linsley presented an excellent…

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V.D.C. Dance at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 4

A successful and enjoyable dance in aid of the funds of the Volunteer Defence Corps was held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday…

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Civic Theatre Coming Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 7

"Black Friday," a spine-tingling thriller, with Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi as the featured players, will be shown for the last time to-night…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Big Store"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 5

Five hit musical numbers feature the Marx Brothers' newest funniest, "The Big Store." Harpo and Chico have their, usual solos on the harp…

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Civic Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 7

Attention is directed to the very' fine programme advertised in this issue for the Civic Theatre, Wollongong…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Love on the Dole"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 5

"Love on the Dole" is something more than good entertainment. This film provides truly magnificent acting, which proves conclusively that given…

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Church Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 9

A recently formed boys' brass band played at the evening service at St. Paul's Church of England, Llthgow, on Sunday. The church boasts that…

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