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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 12

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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Grand Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 3

Last Friday night the grand Hospital Ball, Organised by the Bulli Bush Fire Brigade, in aid of the Bulli District Hospital, was…

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W.a.n.s. Cabaret Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 11

Wollongong best and brightest Ball, organised by the local branch of the Women's Australian National Service will take…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollonogong Theatres Circuit "Somewhere I'll Find You"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 8

Screen patrons who enjoyed Clark Gable and Lana Turner in "Honky Tonk," will welcome the news that this team is co-starred again in a new…

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W.A.S.P.S. DANCE At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1943 · page 3

The Jamberoo branch of the Women's Agricultural Security Production Service held a very successful and enjoyable dance in the School…

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Catholic Ball At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1943 · page 4

The 61st Annual Catholic Ball held in the School of Arts on Friday night last certainly maintained the high standard of its predecessors. A…

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Church Concert At Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1943 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the concert organised by the All Saints Church of England Women's Guild and which eventuated in the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "They Died with Their Boots On."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

"They Died With Their Boots On," with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Haviland in the co-starring roles, brings to life on the screen one of the most…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 4

The Gerringong branch of the Red Cross Society held a very successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School of Arts on Saturday night…

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Woonona Diggers' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 9

The first annual ball under the auspices of the Woonona-Bulli branch of the R.S. League was held on Wednesday night at the…

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W.A.N.S. Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 10

Wollongong had its Ball of the Season on Wednesday night of last week, when the W.A.N.S. held their first annual Ball…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Arabian Nights"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 3

Hollywood magic reaches lofty new heights in Universal's "Arabian Nights," according to critics who have witnessed initial showings of the new…

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St. Michael's S.s. Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 5

One of the most delightful children's concerts ever held in Wollongong took place in St. Michael's Hall last Monday, when, before a crowded audience,…

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Diggers' Ball At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 September 1943 · page 3

The Diggers' Ball at Jamberoo on Friday night was an outstanding social and financial success and attracted a very large district…

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Springtime Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 8
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The annual Springtime Ball, un der the auspices of the Wollongong hospital ladies' Auxiliary, was held in the Soldiers' Memorial…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Seven Sweethearts"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 6

Seven of the screen's prettiest and most promising starlets are featured as sisters who run a hotel owned by their Dutch father, played by S. Z…

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Buili-woonona R.s.s.& A.I.L. First Annual Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 4

The Bulli-Woonona Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L. made an innovation this year by holding the first annual ball in Wollongong, the venue…

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Diggers' Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 September 1943 · page 3

The Gerringong Diggers First Annual Ball eventuates in the School of Arts on Friday night and promises to be a great night out. Mr. J…

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Kiama Dance C.W.A. Younger Set

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 September 1943 · page 3

An enjoyable and successful dance was held in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday night last under the auspices of the Kiama C.W.A. Younger Set…

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