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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

204 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 11

Kiama Dance C.W.A. Younger Set

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 3

In aid of the candidature of Miss Merle King in the A.C.F. Sports Girl Quest, the Kiama C.W.A. Younger Set held an enjoyable dance in the…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit Salute John Citizen"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 8

As its title suggests, this is not a film of the forces at work, but the simple tale of a simple family living their every-day lives in a London…

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Variety Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 11

The Strand Theatre, Corrimal, was packed to capacity last Tuesday evening, when Jack Morris, and his Joymakers presented one…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 3

On Tuesday night, in the School of Arts, Gerringong the Foxground Younger Set held a very successful Eluchre Party and Dance…

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Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 6

An enjoyable dance was held at night in the School of Arts and was a huge success the hall being crowded to capacity, Messrs. Allan. Fraser…

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A.c.f. Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 3

At the Kiama Cinema on Friday night last, there was an enjoyable dance and euchre party to assist the Bowling and Surf Clubs' candidate,…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Crash Dive"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 6

Tyronne Power is starred, while Anne Baxter and Dana Andrews top the large cast used in the filming of 20th Century-Fox's thrilling…

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C.w.a. Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the very enjoyable dance held in the Antrim Theatre on Thursday night by the Kiama branch of the C.W.A…

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Leap Year Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 4

A very enjoyabe and well attended Leap Year Dance was held on Tuesday night last in the Jamberoo School of Arts in support of the…

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Red Cross Dance At Shellharbour

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the dance held on Tuesday night in the Pictorium Hall by the Shellharbour branch of the Red Cross. The…

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Surf Club Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 3

The Kiama Surf Club has been supporting the candidature of Miss Molly Jones in the A.C.F. Sports Girl Quest, and in this regard their…

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A.C.F. DANCE At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 3

With the closing stages of the A.C.F. Sports Girl Quest drawing near during the week-end, much interest was taken in the Kiama…

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Variety Concert V.d.c. & A.t.s. Benefit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 6

There was a very large crowd at the variety concert and old-time minstrel know presented by Mr. Charles Smith, in aid of the Welfare Funds of…

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Diggers' Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 4

The dance with which the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers League reopened their entertainment programme, on Friday night last was…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 3

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

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Mr. Lucky"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 4

In a world deafened by war news and battle headlines, snappy musical offering and well-plotted action romances, especially when flavoured…

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Kiama Band

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 5

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, Aid. Batty, secretary of the Band committee, said he regretted to report that the…

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Kiama Band

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 2

The recently-formed Kiama Municipal Band had their first "play-out" on Sunday morning, in Coronation Park and later through the town…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Are Husbands Necessary?"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 4

What happens when a husband and wife get into the habit of telling "whiffles"—little white lies—to each other? Ray Milland and Betty Field,…

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Red Cross Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 6

A very successful and enjoyable dance was held in the School of Arts, Jamberoo, on Thursday night last under the auspices of the local branch…

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