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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

178 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 9

Corrimal Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 3

Corrimal's Catholic ball in the School of Arts last Friday was an outstanding success, attracting an attendance of over 350…

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Diggers' Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 2

The Juvenile ball arranged by the Wollongong branch R.S.S. & A.I.L., which was halt in the Soldiers' Hall on Thursday, a last week, was a…

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Kiama Band Council Aid

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 August 1945 · page 4

At question time in the Kiama Council meeting last week, Ald. Scott asked if the Council were still assisting the Kiama Municipal Band…

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Diggers' Ball At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 August 1945 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Jamberoo Diggers Ball, held in the School of Arts on Friday night last under the auspices of the local…

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Police Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 16

Wollongong Police Ball at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday night of last week, proved most successful both socially and…

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Basket Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 3

At last meeting of the Illawarra Association it was decided to play A and B grade finals on the same afternoon. The date has yet to be…

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Wollongong Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 9

Wollongong Hospital Ball at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday night turned out to be a Victory Ball and a record…

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Corrimal Fire Brigade Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 4

The New South Wales Fire Brigade Orchestra was in attendance at the Corrimal Fire Brigade Ball in the Corrimal School of Arts on…

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Catholic Ball At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 August 1945 · page 4

One of the outstanding social events of the year as far as the Gerringong district is concerned took place on Wednesday night last when…

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Church Concert At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 August 1945 · page 4

A very successful and enjoyable concert, organised by the Jamberoo Church of England Girls Friendly Society, was held on Tuesday night…

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Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 7

The first performance of the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra will be presented by the Guest Conductor, Mr Moore MacMahon, in the Savoy…

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Red Cross Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 12

The Warrawong Red Cross celebrated our Victory by holding a Carnival Dance in the Warrawong Hall last Wednesday when over 400…

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Wollongong Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 7

The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wollongong District Hospital were most fortunate in the date chosen for their annual ball, as this year it…

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Woonona-bulli Diggers' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 4

Although not as well attended as had been expected, the Victory Ball organised by the Woonona-Bulli Diggers, and held in the Thirroul soldiers'…

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Christian Brothers' Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 1

The Christian Brothers' College annual concert and gymnastic display look place in the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on Tuesday evening. As…

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C.B.C. Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 12

The annual concert of the Christian Brothers College has become one of the most popular nights of entertainment of the year and the…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 August 1945 · page 3

The Gerringong Football Club held a successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School of Arts on Saturday night. Included in the…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Kiama Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 August 1945 · page 3

In aid of the Christmas Hamper Fund Appeal, the Kiama C.W.A. Younger Set held a very enjoyable and successful dance in the…

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Illawarra Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 4

A very appropriate compliment is being paid to the Illawarra Orchestral Society by the music lovers of the South Coast. Since the official…

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Masonic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 7

After a lapse of several years due to the war, the combined Masonic Lodges of the district decided this year to revive their annual ball…

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