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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

204 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 11

A.C.F. Victory Girl Ball At Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 4

There was a very large attendance, more than 400, at the Victory Girl Ball held under the auspices of the local auxiliary of the Australian…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 3

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

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Everything that can be devised and introduced by an energetic and enthusiastic committee will be featured to make the Thirroul Catholic…

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Albion Park News Victory Girl Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 6

A striking feature of the highly successful victory girl ball, held in the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday night of last week, was the…

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Variety Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 4

A grand variety concert was held in the Royal Theatre, Bulli, on Thursday, Aug. 31, in aid of the building [?]nd of St. Pauls C. of E., W[?]na…

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Percy Code to Conduct Orchestral Concerts in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 2

Percy Code, the Australian Broad casting Commission's senior conductor, will direct the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at a concert to…

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Amateur Quest Concert At Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1944 · page 3

A very enjoyable concert was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night under the auspices of the Bus Proprietors Association,…

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Premier's Visit to Kiama Civic Welcome and Victory Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

The Premier (the Hon. W. J. Mckell) accompanied by Mrs. Mckell, The Hon. Hamilton Knight, Minister for Labour and industry, and Messrs. Howard Fowles and F. Hill, Ms.L.A., visited Kiama on Friday last on the occasion of the victory Ball organised by the Kiama…

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 3

Percy Code, the Australian Broadcasting Commission's senior conductor, will direct the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, at a concert to be held on…

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Successful Benefit Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 10

There was another large attendance at the Strand Theatre last Tuesday night, when Jack Morris and His Joymakers presented yet…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1944 · page 3

One of the most successful Euchre Party and Dances held at Gerringong for a long time was conducted by the Women's Comforts Fund in…

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A.C.F. DANCE At Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 September 1944 · page 6

Thee Albion Park Comforts Fund Auxiliary held a very enjoyable euchre party and dance in the School of Arts on Wednesday night…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 2

The first Annual Ball, organised by St. Michael's (Thirroul) Social Club was a wonderful success, and nearly 400 persons were present in…

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Fire Brigades Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 2

The Fire Brigade Ball held at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday night of last week realised £80 towards the…

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I Fire Brigades Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 1

The Fire Brigades' Ball held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday of last week, in aid of the Anzac House Appeal, and Miss…

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W.A.N.S. Cabaret Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 5

The stunning floor Show "Hauling the Stars" will be presented for the first time in Australia at the W.A.N.S. Cabaret Ball on…

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Orchestral Concert for Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 3

Percy Code will conduct the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, when it visits Wollongong next month. The Orchestral Concert will be held at…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1944 · page 4

A euchre party and dance in aid of the Indian Relief Fund attracted an excellent attendance to the Gerringong School of Arts on Tuesday…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1944 · page 4

A successful euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts Gerringong on Saturday night last in aid of the candidature of…

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