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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

178 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 9

Coledale 'Mad Hatters' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 11

The Empire Hall, Coledale, presented a gay scene on Thursday night last, the occasion being the Juvenile "Mad Hatters" Ball. This…

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Basket Ball Grand Final Results

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 14

A Grade—Wollongong 12 (Dell Harvey 10, Bev. Glaister 2) defeated Gwynneville 5 (Colleen O'Dwyer 3, Lola Kinnane 2)…

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P. & C. DANCE At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 3

A very enjoyable dance held under the auspices of the Kiama Parents and Citizens Association attracted a good attendance to the Oddfellows…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 3

The Gerringong Catholic Church held a very successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School of Arts on Saturday night last. There was a…

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Boys' Band Successes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 9

Remarkable results were gained by members of Wollongong Boys' Band at the recent solo competitions. There were nine first placings, and…

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Formation of Pipe Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 4

There was a good attendance at a meeting held in the Trades Hall, Wollongong, on October 3, for the purpose of forming an Illawarra Pipe Band…

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Diggers' Dance At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 October 1945 · page 3

A very enjoyable time was spent at the monthly dance held under the auspices of thee Jamberoo branch of, the Returned Soldiers League on…

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All Services Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 October 1945 · page 4

Despite other counter-attractions in the district, the Kiama branch of the Allied All Services Association held a successful and enjoyable…

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Euchre Party and Dance At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 October 1945 · page 3

The Foxground-Broughton Village branch of the Agricultural Bureau held a very successful Euchre Party and Dance in tile Gerringong. School…

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Junior Farmers Victory Ball At Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 October 1945 · page 3

There, was a real gala atmosphere in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Friday night last on the occasion of the Junior Farmers Victory Ball…

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Dapto News Footballers' Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 8

The R.L. Football Club's presentation dance was held in the Agricultural Hall on Friday night of last week, when there was a very good…

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Kiama Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 October 1945 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Oddfellows Hall on Thursday night last, when a very good programme was given by a visiting…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 October 1945 · page 4

The Gerringong Cricket Club held a successful Euchre Party and Dance in the School of Arts on Wednesday, night, when there was a large…

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Kiama Dance National Fitness Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 October 1945 · page 5

The Kiama National Fitness Club held, an enjoyable and successful dance at the Oddfellows Hall on Friday night last, the receipts of the…

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Kiama Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 October 1945 · page 1

As previously briefly reported, a concert was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kiama, on Friday night last in aid of the distress fund of the…

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Our Orchestra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 12

The second concert by the recently established Illawarra Symphony Orchestra, will be held on Monday, December 10th, at the Civic Theatre,…

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Kiama Band

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 5

The weather was disappointing on Sunday afternoon for the promised recital, in the Rotunda by the Kiama Municipal Band, and consequently…

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Diggers' Ball a Great Success Proceeds £150

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 3

The Victory Ball held, under the auspices of the Kiama sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League on Friday night last, was a great social…

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Thirroul News Children's Fancy Dress Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 4

The children's fancy dress dance, held last Friday under the auspice of the Thirroul P. & C. Assn., and Mothers' Club, was an outstanding…

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Albion Park News Euchre Party & Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 4

The euchre party and dance in aid of the Catholic Church, held on Wednesday night of last week, was a successful function, attendance being…

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