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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

178 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

Wollongong Catholic Ball Debutantes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 10
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

This photo of the presented to Monsignor Norris, P.P., at Wollongong Catholic Ball on July 17th is by courtesy of Paramount Studios. Reading from left to ight they are:— Back row: Misses Betty Molder, Maureen Cronin, Kathryn Murphy, Pearl Combes, Madge Hawkins,…

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Albion Park News St. Joseph's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 4

The annual St. Joseph's Convent ball, held on Wednesday night of last week in the Literary Institute hall, proved a most enjoyable function with…

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KIAMA C.W.A. Naval Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1945 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday, night last, on the occasion of a very enjoyable and successful…

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Diggers Ball At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 September 1945 · page 3

The Victory Ball conducted by the Gerringong sub-branch of the R.S.S. A.I.L.A. in the local School of Arts on Friday night was an outstanding…

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Illawarra Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 4

The Editor, Sir,—At this stage of our Orchestra's babyhood it is advisable that the public should know something of its…

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Footballers Dance At Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1945 · page 3

In aid of their Accident Fund, the Kiama Football Club held an enjoyable dance in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday night last, Owing to…

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P. & C. DANCE At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 September 1945 · page 6

The Kiama Parents and Citizens Association held a successful and enjoyable dance which attracted a good attendance to the Oddfellows'…

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Our Orchestra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 12

Few "coming events" have created more interest than the Illawarra Orchestral Society's initial public concert next Monday night at the…

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Basket Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 13

Results of last Saturday's matches in the B Grade competition:—Gwynneville II. (E. Heath 6, N. Cook 5) defeated West Wollongong…

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Ashley's Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 12

Wollongong Hospital will benefit to the extent of over £180 as a result of Ashley's third annual ball, which was held at the Soldiers'…

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Diggers' Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 September 1945 · page 4

The Jamberoo Diggers' Dance, held in the School of Arts on Monday night last, was very Well attended, visitors being present front…

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Victory Ball At Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 September 1945 · page 3

The Victory Ball in aid of the Australian Comforts Fund was held in the Agricultural Hall at Albion Park on Friday night last, and keen lovers…

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J.F.C. DANCE At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 September 1945 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Jamberoo Junior Farmers Club dance held in the School of Arts on Monday night last, when the takings…

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Symphony Orchestra's Opening Concert. Remarkable Enthusiasm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 5

Musical history was made in Wollongong on Monday night, when the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra presented its first orchestral concert. Formed a little over twelve months ago, the…

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Symhony Orchestra's First Performance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 2

Illawarra Symphony Orchestra gave its first concert in the Savoy Theatre, Wollongong, on Monday night. The large attendance…

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Corrimal Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 3

Debutantes presented to Monsignor Bartlett, of Rozelle, at the Corrimal Catholic Ball on Friday, August 3rd: Masses T. Kerr, J. Lickerman, P. Kenning, P. Cronin. P. Walder, R. Ryan, E' Dal Santo, M. Woods, E. Harrison…

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

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1945 · page 3

The ball held recently at Albion Park under the auspices of the Pride of Allowrie Lodge of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 September 1945 · page 3

The Toolijooa Younger Set held a very successful Euchre Party and Dance in the Gerringong School of Arts on Wednesday night. There…

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Church Concert At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 September 1945 · page 3

The Concert organised by the Gerringong Congregational Church attracted a large attendance to the School of Arts on Monday, 17th…

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