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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 12

The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Hitler's Children"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 4

What happens when two courageous youngsters set themselves against the irresistible Nazi machine and its in-human teachings, is developed in…

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Preliminary Notice Gerringong Diggers 1st Annual Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1943 · page 4

ALEC NICHOLSON may be consulted as usual at J. N. KING and SONS' office, Kiama, from the 20th July to the 5th August,…

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Patriotic Ball At Albion Park Ugly Man Crowned

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1943 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Albion Park Agricultural Hall on Thursday night on the occasion of the Patriotic Ball and the crowning…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1943 · page 3

The Omega P. at d C. Association held a very successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School of Arts on Friday night. Visitors were present…

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Basket Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1943 · page 10

All interested in Basket Ball should listen in to "South Coast Times' session to-night Friday, for special announcement by Mr…

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The Little Flower Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1943 · page 7

Despite the wind and the prevailing prevailing opidemic of colds and flu upwards of 600 attended the 3rd annual ball of The Little Flower…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Happy Go Lucky"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1943 · page 2

Rudy Vallee has changed. He is now Hollywood's newest character actor. Wearing pince-nez and old-fash-loned tailored clothes, Vallee's role in…

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P. & C. DANCE At Jerrara

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 2

The dance held in the Jerrara School on Friday night last under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens Association was a great success,…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 3

The Gerringong Branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A.. in conjunction with the local Red Cross Society held a very successful Euchre Party and Dance…

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Albion Park News Convent Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 5

For the Convent ball, which eventuates as advertised in this issue, next Wednesday night, Aug. 4, the committee is sparing no efforts in order to…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Once Upon a Honeymoon"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 2

The screen's two outstanding favourites, Ginger Rogers and Cary Grant, are united for the first time in Leo McCarey's "Once Upon a Honeymoon,"…

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CONCERT In Aid Red Cross Promoted by T. & L. COUNCIL

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 8

The concert in the Savoy Theatre, Wollongong, on Sunday night, in aid of Rod Cross Funds, was compered by Mr. Chas. Smith, who is an…

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U.A.P. DANCE At Jamberoo

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

The Hon. J. A. Perkins, United Australia Party candidate for Eden-Monaro, accompanied by Mrs. Perkins, visited Jamberoo last week and…

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V.D.C. DANCE At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 August 1943 · page 1

A dance held on Friday night last under the auspices of the Kiama unit of the Volunteer Defence Corps attracted a good attendance to the…

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Silver Anniversary BALL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 8

Twenty-five years ago the first loggers' Ball was held in Wollongong and during the intervening period these annual balls have…

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Albion Park Convent Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 8

The annual St. Joseph's Convent ball was held on Wednesday night in the Agricultural Hall and despite the unpleasant weather…

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Wollongong Diggers' Ball Silver Anniversary Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 5

The Silver Anniversary Ball of the Wollongong Diggers' was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, on Wednesday night. Despite the boisterous…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "One of Our Aircraft Is Missing"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

Seldom has a, British picture attained the heights of realism which "One of our Aircraft is Missing" achieves. Much of the action takes place in…

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Concert St. Michaels C. of E.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 5

A concert to augment the "New Roof Fund" of St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, was held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, 3rd August, and…

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Convent Ball At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1943 · page 3

The extremely cold weather conditions on Wednesday night last prevented the usual large attendance at the annual, St. Joseph's Convent…

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