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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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

Seven Debutantes at Thirroul Catholic v BALL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 14

The presentation of seven debutantes to Mrs. Mackinnon, president of the Legion of Catholic Women, at the…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Saturday 20 September 1947 · page 2

A musical treat of magnificent proportions is Warner Bros. most distinguished biographical film "Rhapsody in Bluee," the story of George…

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Band Notes

Kiama Independent · Saturday 27 September 1947 · page 3

Berry will be the mecca of Bands on Monday, 6th September (8-Hour Day), when the 2nd Band Contest of the Far Southern Group will be held…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Saturday 27 September 1947 · page 3

A picture that has everything imaginable to give movie-goers the time of their lives is "Lady in the Dark" showing at the Sun Theatre…

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Pipe Band Society Social

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 15

Wollongong and District Highland Pipe Band Society held another monthly social on Saturday last in the Trades and Labour…

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Kiama News Diggers' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 7

Old and new diggers worked together in a splendid spirit of co-operation to make the Kiama R.S.L. ball on Friday night last one of the most successful…

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Wollongong & District Highland Pipe Band Society

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 7

On Saturday, 27th Sept., 1947, at the Trades & Labour Hall, Wollongong, another monthly social of the above Society was held…

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Diggers Ball

Kiama Independent · Saturday 4 October 1947 · page 3

The Annual Diggers Ball held on Friday night last was a grand success, upon which those responsible are deserving of congratulation…

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Band Contest at Berry Kiama Band Wins Five Cups

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 8 October 1947 · page 3

There was a large crowd at the second Band Contest held by the Far Southern Group at Berry on Monday last…

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Orchestral Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 7

Those residents of the City of Greater Wollongong who are supporting cultural development, will be pleased to learn that the Illawarra…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

Kiama Independent · Saturday 11 October 1947 · page 6

The Church of England Women's Guild held their annual Tea Meeting and Concert in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, 30th September…

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Younger Set Ball At Jamberoo

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 15 October 1947 · page 4

The Jamberoo Younger Set held their first Ball on Friday, 19th September which was a great success, half the' proceeds going to the Food…

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Celebrated Tenor For Orchestral Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 14

The Illawarra district is being favoured, from time to time, with visits of world celebrity artists, arranged by the Illawarra Symphony…

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Band Contest

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 22 October 1947 · page 5

Kiama Band held a solo instrumental contest in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday night last, which proved a great success…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 22 October 1947 · page 4

British film prestige takes big strides in the right direction with the production "I Live in Grosvenor Square" showing at the Sun Theatre,…

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Hospital Ball At Jamberoo

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 22 October 1947 · page 4

The Jamberoo School of Arts was tastefully decorated with lovely baskets of paper flowers, fern and blossoms for the second annual Hospital…

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Ballet Celebrities at Savoy Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 8

Next Thursday evening, the residents of the South Coast will have the opportunity of witnessing a demonstration of the Ballet by two…

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Solo Contest at Kiama Hotel Keeper Tributes Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 13

Last Friday evening a solo contest for any instrument was conducted by Kiama Municipal Silver Band. Several cups were…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 2

Showing at the Sun Theatre, Jamberoo to-night is "The Princess and the Pirate" a deft laugh-thrill compound in gorgeous technicolour,…

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Kiama Band Annual Meeting

Kiama Independent · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Kiama Municipal Silver Band was held in the Drill Hall on Tuesday last. The President (Mr. J. McAuliffe)…

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