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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 12

The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit. "The Omaha Trail"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 3

Epic in scope, the picture deals with the coming of the railroads to the great plains of Kansas and Nebraska. Handsome James Craig, remembered…

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Illawarra Male Voice Choir Successful Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 1

The committee of management of the Illawarra Male Voice Choir was very pleased with the attendance, at the concert arranged by the choir, and…

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Grand Variety Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 3

What promises to be the greatest concert of the year, takes place-in-the Strand Theatre, Corrimal, on Tuesday. November 2…

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A Splendid Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 10

Last Saturday night's concert in St. Michael's Hall, by the Illawarra Male Voice Choir was most enjoyable and the large audience…

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Back the Attack Catholic Dance At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1943 · page 1

Despite the unfavourable weather conditions on Thursday night last, there was a good attendance at the dance held in the Agricultural Hall,…

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Aust'n Labor Party Victory Ball at Kiama Mr. Fraser Welcomed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1943 · page 1

The first annual ball of the Kiama and Jamberoo branches of the Australian Labor Party was held in the Antrim Theatre,…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit 'My Gal Sal"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 3

Rita Hayworth is starred with Victor Mature, John Sutton and Carole Landis in "My Gal Sal," in this gay up-to-the-minute story of the life of Paul…

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Kiama Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1943 · page 3

The possible resuscitation of the Kiama Municipal Band was referred to at the Council, Meeting on Wednesday night, at which Mr. H. O…

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Patriotic Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1943 · page 3

A dance excellently organised by Miss C. Ingold was held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Tuesday night, with a large attendance…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Omega

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 October 1943 · page 4

The Omega Parents and Citizens Association held a successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School on Thursday night last…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Secret Enemies"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 8

Warner Bros, offers an action-jam-med story of Nazi espionage In "Secret Enemies," featuring Craig Stevens and Faye Emerson in the starring roles…

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JAMBEROO A.L.P. Successful Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1943 · page 3

The Jamberoo branch of the A.L.P. held a very enjoyable and successful Euchre Party and Dance on Thursday night last, which attracted a…

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Kiama Municipal Band Re-formed Enthusiastic Meeting Committee Formed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1943 · page 1

There was an excellent attendance at a public meeting held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night to discuss the re-formation of the…

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Thirroul Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 14

The Catholic Ball held in the Soldier's Hall, Thirroul, last Friday night, was an outstanding sue cess both financially and socially…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "My Favourite Blonde"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 8

Fastest and funniest of the long line of Bob Hope screen hits, the new Paramount comedy, "My Favourite Blonde," has Madeleine Carroll sharing…

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Successful Concert Organised By Schoolgirl

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 1

Miss Marjorie Beaumont, of West Wollongong, was the organiser of a Very successful concert held in the West Wollongong Methodist Hall on…

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Kiama Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 3

The committee of the recently reformed Kiama Municipal Band met on Tuesday last and decided to engage as bandmaster Mr. G. Weir, of…

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Show Ball For Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 5

At the meeting of the Kiama A. and H. Society committee on Wednesday night, Mr. C. G. McGlinchey said they should consider holding a…

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Surf Club Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 November 1943 · page 3

In accordance with their policy of raising funds for sending Canteen Orders to their members, serving with the fighting forces, the Kiama Surf…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Pardon My Sarong"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

Abbott and Costello's newest hit, "Pardon My Sarong," is coming to the circuit. In this picture, the comedy kings…

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