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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Big Concert Cancelled Cold Weather Affects Baritone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 8

Mr. John Charles Thomas, distinguished American baritone, will not appear in Wollongong during July as was anticipated. Mr…

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Pictures From Prison

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 2 July 1947 · page 3

A real artist will paint pictures no matter how difficult the conditions under which he has to work may be. This was proved once again during…

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Clothing Mill Ball

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 2 July 1947 · page 2

In view of the large number of persons scattered throughout the district who assisted in the catering for the Kiama Clothing Mill Staff…

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Pipe Band Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1947 · page 3

Last Friday, at the Soldiers' Hall, Wollongong, the Wollongong & District Highland Pipe Band Society held its first annual ball, which was a great…

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Iillawarra Symphony Orchestra Unselfish Efforts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1947 · page 3

The Illawarra Symphony Orchestra was established for the purpose of fulfilling a local cultural need, and due to the untiring and generous efforts…

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Band Rotunda at Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1947 · page 8

Plans have been drawn up for a band rotunda at Helensburgh and the Local Committee have organised the matter in such a way that they will…

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C.W.A. BALL At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Saturday 5 July 1947 · page 2

The first annual Blue and Gold Ball conducted by the Gerringong Branch of the C.W.A. was held, in the School of Arts on Friday night…

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Highland Pipe Band Annual Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

On June 28th the Wollongong & District Highland Pipe Band Society held is first annual ball in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall…

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Red Cross Ball At Jamberoo

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 3

On 4th July the annual Red Cross Ball of the Jamberoo Branch was held in the School of Arts. Rainbow coloured streamers…

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Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 2

The Annual Wollongong Hospital Ball at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, on Wednesday night, of last week proved a great financial and…

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Wollongong Hospital Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 8

There was an attendance of about 300 at the annual Wollongong Hospital Ball on Wednesday night of last week. The function was officially opened…

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Wollongong Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 9

Thirty debutantes were presented to Mrs. J. J. McGirr, wife of the Premier of N.S.W., at the Wollongong annual Catholic Ball, held…

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700 Attend 1947 Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 14

Weeks of untiring effort on the part of many workers was repaid on Tuesday night when one of Wollongong's most successful…

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Symphony Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 2

The Symphony Orchestra was one of the first non-professional Municipal Symphony Orchestras in Australia, a claim…

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Band Social

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 6

A most enjoyable social was held in the Drill Hall, Kiama on Tuesday, 15th, under the auspices of the Kiama Band…

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Cricketers' Ball

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 5

The Kiama Cricket Club second grade premiership ball held in the Antrim Theatre on Friday night, 11th July, attracted a large attendance…

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Illawarra Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 7

Thanks to the formation of the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra, residents of the South Coast have been afforded the opportunity of gaining a…

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Masonic Ball At Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 9

The Annual Masonic Ball at Wollongong on Wednesday night was a brilliant spectacle and the ceremonial—the arrival of Grand…

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Albion Park Show Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 7

A record attendance of well over 350 patrons arid an enthusiastic band of helpers was responsible for one of the most successful…

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Annual Scots' Ball Splendid Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 20

The Biggest aim most successful ba'l staged by Warrawong Scots Social club was held in Warrawong Hall last Saturday night…

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