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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

187 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 10

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 11
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The recently established Sydney Symphony Orchestra visited Wollongong on Tuesday and gave two very enjoyable concerts at the…

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Wollongong Boys' Band Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 18

The Wollongong Boys' Band are in splendid form for their forthcoming concert in the Town Hall Annex on Friday, October 4th…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 15

To-night the outstanding ball of the season will be held in the Thirroul Soldiers' Hall and ten debutantes will be presented to…

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Wollongong Catholic Ball Debutantes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 4

Debutantes presented to Very Rev. Monsignor Norris P.P. of St. Benedict's, Sydney, at Wollongong Catholic Ball on July 24th, reading from lert to right. Back Row—Hazci Massey, Ruth Williams, Joan Lyons, Josie Jack, Sheila Smith, Ruth Elliot, Lorraine Waters, Ursula Lindsay…

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Firms Send Staff to Symphony Concerts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 9

A recently established firm of clothing manufacturers books at least 26 scats for members of its staff at each Illawarra Symphony…

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lUawarra Symphony Orchestra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 9

The Orchestra's fifth concert will be presented at the Civic Theatre next Tuesday. This district is fortunate, in that…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 7

The Thirroul Catholic Ball, advertised as the outstanding ball of the season certainly lived up to expectations. Last Friday night about 500…

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Corrimal Catholic Ball Debutantes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 16

Debutantes presented at the annual ball on August 30th at Wollongong Soldiers' Hall. Standing, from left to right—Misses June Richardson, Helen Nash, Joan Deegan, Daphne Faulkiner, Jil Sloan, Kathleen Brooks, Dorothy Druery, Elaine Smith, Nola Dawson seated—Miss Shirley McDonald, Mrs. N. Kerr (Matron of Henour), Moss Bartly…

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Excellent Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 5

Seldom are the residents of Wollongong and district afforded the opportunity of hearing a concert such as that presented by Mr. Lance…

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Illawarra Symphony Orchestra Satisfying Performance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 1

The Illawarra Symphony Orchestra, of fifty players, under the conductor-ship of Mr. Moore-Macmahon, surpassed all of its previous performances at…

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Illawarra Pipe Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra Pipe Band has made very good progress during the past twelve months, and members are conduct that in the very near future…

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Successful Concert at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 7

A large audience witnessed a very fine concert presented by the pupils of Miss Thelma Kerr, which was held in the Strand Theatre, Corrimal, on…

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Orchestral Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 10

The fifth orchestral concert by the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra at the Civic Theatre on Tuesday night was by far the most…

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Junior Red Cross. Successful Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 October 1946 · page 7

There were excellent results from an enjoyable dance in aid of the Junor Red Cross Circle at Wollongong. Prom the effort a sum of…

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Band Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1946 · page 2

Our September monthly dance was quite a success, a much better effort than our August one Before holding any more dances our committee…

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Hospital Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 October 1946 · page 3

Jamberoo School of Arts was gaify festooned with multi-coloured streamers and arum lilies on Friday night last for the Jamberoo Hospital…

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Unanderra Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 3

The Unanderra Parents & Citizens' Assn. held a very successful juvenile ball in the Shire Hall, Unanderra, last Friday…

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Dapto News Carnival Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 4

On Friday night last, the Dapto Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L A. conducted a carnival and dance in aid of the building fund. The proceeds…

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