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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

187 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 10

Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 8

There was no doubt about the success of this year's Catholic Ball at Wollongong on Wednesday night and the capacity of the Southern…

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Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 3

The Wollongong Hospital Annual Ball at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, last Friday night attracted splendid patronage and the financial return…

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Wollongong Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 7

Eighteen debutantes were presented to Monsignor Norris at the annual Catholic ball of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, held in the…

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Wollongong Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 4

The annual ball of the Wollongong. Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, which was held in the Soldiers Memorial Hall last Friday night, was officially…

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Sun Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1946 · page 3

"The Big Shot," Warner Bros. new film which is showing at the Sun Theatre to-night has a story and star combination that makes for…

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Kiama's Grand Welcome Home Ball Up to Pre-war Standard

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 July 1946 · page 1

The Grand Welcome Home Ball held in the Antrim Theatre on Friday night was reminiscent of a prewar function…

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Masonic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 11

The Combined Victory Masonic Ball at Wollongong Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday was featured by the presentation of twenty-one…

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Mama News Victory Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 6

The big event of last week-end at Kiama was the Victory Ball organised by the Welcome Home Committee, and forming a very fitting climax to the…

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Junior Farmers Ball At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1946 · page 3

The Annual Jamberoo Junior Farmers Ball held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on 19th July was most successful. Representatives from all…

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Symphony Orchestra Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 12

There was another good attendance for the fourth concert given by the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra in the Civic Theatre on Tuesday night. The…

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Apex Ball for Legacy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 7

The Apex Ball for Legacy at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Friday, August 23rd, will be under the distinguished patronage of the…

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Governor to Attend Apex Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 9

Arrangements have been made for the Governor of N.S.W., Lieut. General John Northcott to attend the Apex ball to be held at the Soldiers'…

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First Airman to Open W'gong Diggers' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 9

Air Commodore A. Charlesworth was the first member of the Air Force ever to officially open the Annual R.S.L. Ball at Wollongong, said the mayor…

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Symphony Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 10

Illawarra Symphony Orchestra presented its fourth concert at the Civic Theatre, Wollongong, on Tuesday night…

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Footballer's Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1946 · page 2

A dance in aid of the Kiama Football Club's Accident Fund was held in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday night last and was a good success…

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Scouts Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 August 1946 · page 3

The Kiama Boy Scouts Association held a dance in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday night last. As it clashed with the annual Diggers' Ball at…

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Diggers' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 22

The Soldiers' Memorial Hall was gaily decorated with bunting and national flags for Wollongong's 28th annual Diggers' Ball on Wednesday…

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Vice-Royalty at Apex Legacy Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 15

At the Legacy Ball at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, next Friday (August 23rd) visitors will include the State Governor…

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Donations to Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 7

Upon learning of the difficulties under which the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra is labouring with a limited music library, some citizens have…

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C.b.c. Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 7

"Very well presented and thoroughly entertaining from start to finish," was how a member of the audience expressed her opinion at the conclusion of the…

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