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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

211 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 11

Red Cross Ball At Albion Park Competition Final

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

The annual ball held under the auspices of the Albion Park branch of the Red Cross attracted a large attendance to the Agricultural Hall…

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Red Cross Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the dance held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night last in aid of the Red Cross funds,…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "It's Turned Out Nice Again"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

This is comedy champion Formby's latest, and this time the inimitable George is seen in the role of an employee in an outdated underwear…

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Camp Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 10

The Steelworks Concert Party entertained a very appreciative audience on Friday last, when they visited one of the camps in this district…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Sergeant York"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 8

"Sergeant York" is the story of Alvin C. York, Tennessee mountaineer who became America's No. 1 soldier hero of the first World War…

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Children's Concert in Aid of the Medical Fund for Soviet Army

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A children's concert, organised by Joy Thomas, aged 9 years of ago, was an outstanding success from every angle, and is a wonderful example of…

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Camp Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

Last Friday night, members of the Steelworks Camp Concert Party mixed music, melody and mirth in just the right proportions and…

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N.E.S. Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 4

A euchre party and dance to raise funds for the purchase of N.E.S. equipment was held in the School of Arts, Gerringong, on Wednesday…

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Diggers' Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 3

The Jamberoo branch of the Returned Soldiers League held a very enjoyable and successful dance in the School of Arts on Saturday night…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Keep 'Em Frying"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 1

Uproarious comedy, fast-moving romance, lilting tunes and thrilling aviation scenes combine to make "Keep! 'Em Flying" one of the prize screen…

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C.W.A. DANCE At Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 3

A very enjoyable and successful dance was held at the Oddfellows Hall, Kiama, on Thursday night under the auspices of the local branch…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 5

The Gerringong branch of the Women's Comforts Fund held a successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School of Arts on Wednesday night…

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Albion Park News Convent Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 5

The annual St. Joseph's Convent Ball, held on Wednesday night of last week, was a conspicuous success as the attendance was the largest for many…

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The Pictures Coining Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Babes on Broadway"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland are re-united for the seventh time in M.G.M's big, new musical "Babes On Broadway," which tells the story of…

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Hospital Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the dance held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night last in aid of the funds of the…

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Convent Ball At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 5

The Annual Convent Ball, held in the Literary Institute, Albion Park, last week was a great successs, both socially and financially. The Hall…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 3

Despite the inclement weather conditions there was a large attendance at the Annual Euchre Party and Dance of the Gerringong branch of…

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Tea and Concert At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 2

In aid of the funds of the Church of England, a very enjoyable tea meeting and concert was held on Wednesday night last, attracting a…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Little Foxes"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 1

Telling the dramatic story of a woman who stoops to virtual murder, as well as blackmail, in her frantic struggle for riches, "The Little Foxes"…

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