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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

204 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 11

R.S.L. DANCE At Kiama

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

The Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers League held a very enjoyable and successful dance in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night…

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Surf Club Kiama Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 3

The Kiama Surf Club raised the appreciable sum of £10 by a dance which they held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night last in aid of…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 1

A euchre party and dance in aid of the Gerringong Football Club attracted attendance to the School of Arts on Thursday night…

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P. AND C. DANCE At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 1

The Jamberoo Parents and Citizens Association held an enjoyable and successful dance on Saturday night last, in the School of Arts,…

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As the Conductor Sees the Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 3

The biggest musical event in the history of Wollongong will be the visit of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, which has just concluded…

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Hospital Gymkhana and Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 11

Although the weather conditions were far from ideal, attendances at the gymkhanas last Saturday and Monday and the Band Displays on…

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Girl Guides Kiama Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 4

The second annual dance of the Kiama Girl Guides Association was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night last, a very successful and…

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 7

The programme presented by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the Civic Theatre, Wollongong, last night was a fitting contribution to…

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W.a.n.s. Cabaret Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 12

A night of nights is promised at the W.A.N.S. Cabaret Ball on Wednesday next, 18th October, at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, with…

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Annual Meeting of Kiama Municipal Silver Band Tuesday Night

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1944 · page 1

The first annual meeting of the reformed Kiama Municipal Silver Band was held in the Band Room Salvation Army Hall, on Tuesday…

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Staff Dance Kiama Clothing Mill

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 4

The first annual staff dance of the Kiama Clothing Mill was such an unqualified success that already the girls are arranging that their next…

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Firemen's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 6

The ball arranged by the Corrimal Fire Brigade last Friday in support of the candidature of Miss Nola Chesher, the Southern Division candidate in…

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Woonona-bulli Citizens Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 4

Friends and Supporters are requested to note that no person or Persons are authorised to sell competition Tickets on behalf of the…

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Corrimal Fire Brigade Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

Proceeds of the ball in the Corrimal School of Arts last Friday organised by the Corrimal Fire Brigade will go towards the Southern…

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Albion Park News Diggers' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 6

The first Diggers' ball, held on Wednesday night of last week, proved a conspicuous success as a very large attendance was present…

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605 Aust, Lt. A/A Troops. Invitation Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 3

The School of Arts, Fairy Meadow, presented a picturesque appearance last Monday night when the 605 Australian Light A.A. Troop…

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Successful Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 7

One of the most successful Sunday night concerts yet held in Wollongong was that arranged last Sunday by the South Coast Fire…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1944 · page 3

A very successful euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts, Gerringong recently in aid of the Catholic Church funds. There…

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Diggers Dance At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 October 1944 · page 3

The Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held a very successful and enjoyable dance at the Antrim Theatre on Friday night…

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Benefit Dance at Jamberoo For Footballers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 October 1944 · page 3

The Jamberoo Football Club held a dance in the School of Arts on Tuesday night last in aid of the injured players fund, which is…

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