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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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St. Patrick's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

The time honoured St. Patrick's Night Ball, held on Tuesday night, squalled in attendance the fine success of the previous year, when over…

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Albion Park Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 9

St. Patrick's Night Ball, in aid of the Catholic Church Funds is always the event of the year at Albion Park but a record was established last…

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V.d.c. Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

For its second fixture on Friday night, the local V.D.C detachment scored a greater success than the original as there was a larger…

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St. Patrick's Concert At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 1

A very large crowd was present at the Savoy Theatre, Wollongong, on Monday evening for the Grand Irish Night, which consisted of an excellent…

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Mount Keira Successful Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 7

Those who attended the St. Patrick's night concert at Mount Keira Hall, got their full money's worth. The artists participating were in…

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Grand Concert St. Patrick's Night at Mount Keira

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 8

"The best concert staged at Mount Keira for very many years." That was the general expression…

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Camp Concert Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 15

What is believed to be the most successful concert given to troops of the South Coast command, took place last Saturday evening when…

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St. Patrick's Ball Albion Park Function

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

Despite wartime conditions and petrol rationing, the annual St. Patrick's Night Ball, held at Albion Park last week, was a great success…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Nothing But the Truth"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 10

Bob Hope makes a bet of $10,000 that he can tell the truth for twenty-four hours, in the new Paramount farce comedy, "Nothing But the Truth,"…

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Steelworks Concert Party

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 14

Rainy weather did not deter the Steelworks concert Group from entertaining troops at Balgownie last Friday night. The non-stop…

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The Pictures Coining Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Honky-tonk"

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 3

Clark Gable and Lana Turner, who stand pretty well up In Hollywood circles when it comes to masculine and femine "glamour," are teamed for the…

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Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 4

The Presbyterian concert, organised for last Friday night, had to be postponed on account of the inclement weather…

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Steelworks Concert Group

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 9

Heavy rain and strong wind which at times almost swept one off their feet and kept most people indoors, held no terrors for Steelworks…

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C.W.A. DANCE For Red Cross

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

A dance to assist the Red Cross was, held by the Kiama C.W.A Younger Set in the Drill Hall on Thursday night and resulted in the…

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To Aid N.E.S. Gerringong Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the Gerringong School of Arts on Saturday night last on the occasion of a dance held to raise funds for the…

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Boxing at Crown Theatre Friday Night, 17th INST

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 16

As briefly mentioned in our last issue, boxing fans are to be exceptionally well catered for at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit Nine Lives Are Not Enough

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

The thrill-paced story of a reporter who risks every danger hunting leadlines—or making them, is excit[?]gly told in Warner Bros.' new film…

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Steelworks Concert Group

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 14

Owing to the many inquiries regarding the origin of this popular concert Group, the following facts have been supplied. and will no…

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Red Cross Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 3

The dance held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night last ill aid of.the funds of the local Red Cross was a great success,…

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Mount's Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 4

Mt. Kembla Club is Holding a dance in the Unanderra Hall to-night (Friday). Proceeds will go to club funds. Son Frost's big Patriotic Boxing…

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