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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 12

Fancy Dress Juvenile Dance At Lake Illawarra

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 June 1943 · page 4

A very successful and enjoyable repeat fancy dress juvenile dance was held at "Clermont" Lake Illawarra South on Tuesday, 25th May,…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Dance At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 June 1943 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the dance held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night last by the Kiama C.W.A. Younger Set a function…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Road to Morocco"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 3

Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, two of the nation's funniest men in radio and movies, will be seen together again in another "Road" picture, Paramount's…

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N.E.S. PICTURES At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 June 1943 · page 2

A very interesting series of talking pictures were shown at the Oddfellows Hall on Thursday night last, under the auspices of the Kiama…

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Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 14

The Tarrawanna Hall will be the rendezvous of all Juvenile dancers to-night Friday when a grand plain and fancy dress ball…

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St. Patrick's Ball At Albion Park A Great Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1943 · page 4

There was a large attendance, including visitors from most of the neighbouring centres, at the St. Patrick's Ball, held at Albion Park…

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Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 13

Tarrawanna's juvenile ball last Friday, was an outstanding success, and long before 7 p.m. the hall was packed…

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Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 5

On Tuesday night next, June 22nd, all roads will lead to the Soldier's' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, the reason: the Annual Catholic Ball…

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The Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 7

On Tuesday night next, June 22nd, all roads will lead to the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, the treason, the Annual…

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Junior Farmers Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1943 · page 3

Following upon the very successful annual meeting of the Junior Farmers Club at Jamberoo on Thursday night, an enjoyable dance was held…

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CONCERT To Aid P.O.W.

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 June 1943 · page 3

Dorothy Blanche and Ron Campbell are to be congratulated on organising a children's concert which was, held in the Methodist School…

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Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 6

The annual Catholic Ball at Wollongong has always proved one of the outstanding functions of the City's Social calendar, and…

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Catholic Ball At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, which was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, as…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Cairo"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 2

Hollywood jibes Hollywood in "Cairo," Jeanette MacDonald's latest musical film. The adventure comedy is an, amusing farcical version of the…

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Show Ball At Albion Park A Big Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1943 · page 3

Excellent district support was accorded to the Albion Park Agricultural Society's Show Ball, which eventuated in the Agricultural Hall…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Tortilla Flat"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 July 1943 · page 3

John Steinbeck's best-selling novel, "Tortilla Flat," emerges from the printed page into visual being on the screen. With Spencer Tracy, Hedy…

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Red Cross Ball At Jamberoo A Big Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1943 · page 3

The Jamberoo branch of the Red Cross already has the proud distinction that it is making itself responsible for seven Prisoners of War,…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Berlin Correspondent"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 2

This picture concerns a courageous Yankee reporter who is lured into a Nazi trap by the Gestapo's loveliest blonde bait. He lives through a…

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Red Cross Dance Younger Set At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1943 · page 1

The Albion Park Red Cross Younger Set held a successful and enjoyable dance on Wednesday night last in the School of Arts, with a…

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Surf Club Dance At Kiama Successful Function

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 July 1943 · page 3

The Kiama Surf Club held another of their dances on Friday night to raise funds for the purchase of Canteen Orders to send to their members…

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