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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Whistling in Dixie"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 4

Buried treasure, a whistling parrot, a ruined fortress, flooded dungeons and a baffling murder mystery serve as highlights to Red Skelton's…

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A.L.P. DANCE At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1944 · page 3

There was a good attendance, including visitors from Kiama and other neighbouring centres, at the euchre party and dance held in the…

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Bowlers Dance At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 4

In connection with the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the foundation of the Kiama Bowling Club, a successful and enjoyable dance was…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Jerrara

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 5

The Jerrara Parents and Citizens Association held a very enjoyable euchre party and dance at the School. on Thursday night last, as a result…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "Chatterbox"

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 7

Both Joe E. Brown and Judy Canova are "under dogs" in the picture. Judy is general slavey and handy girl around a swank, dude ranch, and Joe…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 3

The Gerringong Football Club held a successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School of Arts on Easter Monday night…

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Tit Willow Took Pictures of Truk

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 3

Recent assaults on the Japanese base of Truk have. revealed the terrific firepower of modern warships, and have shown, that no Japanese…

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Woonona-Bulli Citizens Band Conductor Appointed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 5

Mr. Chas Onley, an outstanding personality of Australia's Band and Orchestral circles, has been appointed conductor of the above…

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KIAMA P. AND C. Juvenile Dance a Great Success Children's Night Out

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 3

Te annual juvenile plain and fancy dress dance held under the auspices of the Kiama Parents and Citizens Association o Monday night…

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Dance Promoter Fined £10

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 15

Failure to furnish an entertainment return to the Taxation Department cost John C. Gallagher £10 with 25/ costs at Wollongong…

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The Pictures Wollongong Theatres Circuit "My Friend Flicka"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 8

Touchingly and effectively told is the tale of the sensitive young lad and his love for the filly, Flicka. Roddy McDowall adds to his…

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Red Cross Ball At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 4

The Albion Park branch of the Red Cross held an enjoyable and successful annual Ball on Wednesday night, which attracted a large…

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Concert Party

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 3

Attention is drawn to a an advertisement appearing in this issue of the visit of a party of Wollongong Artists who will be seen in the…

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R.A.O.B. DANCE Hospital & Ambulance Receive Proceeds

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 3

Two local institutions, which are rather in the background at the present time with so many appeals to the public for support of patriotic…

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Woonona-bulli Citizens Band Conductor Appointed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 7

Mr. Chas. Onley, an outstanding personality of the 'A' grade band arid orchestral world, has been appointed conductor for the newly-formed…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "The Black Swan"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 4

Laird Cregar's portrayal of Sir Henry Morgan, the fantastic freebooter who reformed to become Governor of Jamaica, in 20th Century-Fox's…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit "His Butler's Sister"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 4

Lovely Deanna Durbin carries the feminine lead with a quality of charm that seems to improve in each one of her pictures. Her lovely voice carries…

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Footballers Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 4

A very enjoyable Dance and Euchre Party was held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Thursday night last, in aid of the Jamberoo Football…

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Footballer's Dance At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

A very successful and enjoyable dance was held in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday night last by the Kiama Football Club in aid of the…

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G.U.O.O.F. BALL At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 5

The Pride of Allowrie Lodge, G.U.O.O.F., Albion Park, held a Ball on Wednesday, 10th May, to celebrate their 20th anniversary, and…

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