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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Married Bachelor"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 9

Anyone wanting a good laugh need only see Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's. "Married Bachelor." The hilarious comedy, with Robert Young and Ruth…

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V.D.C. Dance at Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 4

A very enjoyable and successful dance in aid of the funds of the Volunteer Defence Corps was held in the Literary Institute, Albion Park,…

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V.d.c. Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

A highly successful dance was conducted on Friday night last by the local V.D.C., there being, a large attendance. Music was contributed by…

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Thirroul News 50-50 Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

A 50-50 dance in aid of Miss Ruth White's candidature in the Miss Illawarra. Competition, will be held in the Soldiers' Hall on Tuesday, March…

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Big Event To-night Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 7

The great boxing and wrestling tournament organised by Mr. Son Frost, eventuates at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, to-night, and…

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No Juvenile Ball P. and C. Decision

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 1

At the meeting of the Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association on Wednesday night, the matter of holding a juvenile ball…

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Sydney Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

Another dance was held towards the Sydney Fund at Marshall Mount on Saturday evening when the largest attendance at any similar function in…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Perfect Snob"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

This picture is the story of a beautiful, young, well-educated miss who wanted to get married, but whose mother insisted that only millionaires…

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V.d.c. Dance at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the recent euchre party and dance held in the Gerringong School of Arts in aid of the funds of the…

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N.E.S. Dance at Jamberoo Big Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 4

The dance hold on Saturday night last in aid of the funds of the Jamberoo National Emergency Services was a great success, the popular…

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At The Theatres Wollongong Theatre Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 6

"Our Wife" is a comedy that sparkles with effervescent glee, replete with splendid and laugh-inviting situations, dialogue and…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Tillie the Toiler"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 5

"Tillie The Toiler," first of a new series produced by Columbia, makes its debut on the circuit this week-end. Personified by Kay Harris, a…

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Jamberoo Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 3

The dance at the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday, night last in aid of the Volunteer Defence Corps funds was a great success, with a…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Kiama Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 2

The Kiama C.W.A. Younger Set staged a very enjoyable and successful dance in the Drill Hall on Friday night last, when over £4…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Cadet Girl"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

"Cadet Girl," Twentieth Century-Fox musical romance, marks George Montgomery's first opportunity to let movie fans see him in a dress suit. In all…

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Coloured Pictures by Wireless for Every British Cinema After the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 7

Television in two colours may be a regular feature in every British cinema when peace comes, as the result of private research work now being…

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St. Patrick's Night Concert Mt. Keira Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

On Tuesday next, the 17th March at 8 p.m., a grand concert will be held at the Mt. Keira Hall. We feel that this concert will be of interest to the…

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St. Patrick's Night Concert at Mt. Keira Hall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 9

On Tuesday next, 17th March [?] 8 p.m. a Grand Concert will be h[?] at the Mt. Keira Hall. It is felt that this concert will [?]…

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Successful Dance Patriotic Fund and Red Cross Benefit

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 3

A dance, organised by Misses Avis Hockey and Doreen Borham, and held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night, resulted in a return of…

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Staff Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

In support of the candidature of Miss Margaret Guinery in the Miss Illawarra Competition, the E. R. and S. Social Club held a Staff Dance on…

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