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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Footballers' Dance At Kiama

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 29 October 1947 · page 2

The Kiama Football Club held a very successful dance in the Antrim Theatre on Friday night last. The Royale Orchestra supplied the music…

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Orchestral Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 14

A particularly entertaining programme was chosen by the Illawarra orchestral Society for its ninth concert which was given in the…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Saturday 1 November 1947 · page 3

Warner Bros. "Thank Your Lucky Stars" a bright musical with an all, star cast will be showing at the Sun Theatre, Jamberoo to-night. With…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 5 November 1947 · page 4

Covering a generation of theatre history, "Bowrey to Broadway," which is showing at the Sun Theatre, Jamberoo to-night is a melodious,…

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Thirroul Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 12

The juvenile ball, organised by the Thirroul Infants' School Mothers' Club was attended by a large number of children who spent almost enjoyable…

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2Wl Friendship Club Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 3

The yearly birthday ball of the 2WL Friendship Club was held in the Wollongong Soldiers' Hall on Friday night. The success of the evening was due to…

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Illawarra Singers' First Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 12
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

This select group of singers, conducted by Norman Tange, whose purpose is to perform choral works written by early and modern English…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Saturday 8 November 1947 · page 3

A gay musical comedy "Panama Hattie," starring Ann Southern, Red Skelton and Dan Daily, will be showing at the Sun Theatre,…

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Hockey Dance At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Saturday 8 November 1947 · page 3

The Gerringong Hockey Club concluded their 1947 season with a very successful euchre party and dance in the School of Arts on Tuesday night…

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Celebrity Concerts

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Wollongong received a visit recently from Mr. K. Lamb, Federal Concert Manager for the Australian Broadcasting Commission…

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Premiership Ball

Kiama Independent · Saturday 15 November 1947 · page 3

The Antrim Theatre, Kiama, was very nicely decorated with blue and white streamers representing the Clubs colours on Friday night, 7th…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 19 November 1947 · page 4

Showing at the Sun Theatre, Jamberoo, to-night is an absorbing drama "Suspense," starring Belita, Barry Sullivan, Bonita Granville,…

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2WL Friendship Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 2

The Soldiers' Hall was the scene of a very happy gathering of over 450 members of 2WL Friendship Club to celebrate their annual Birthday…

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Methodist Concert at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 7

Organised by Miss C. McCauley, a very successful children's concert was held in the Thlrroul Methodist Hall on Friday night. Proceeds went towards…

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Sun Theatre

Kiama Independent · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 3

A hilarious comedy "The Man who came to Dinner" with Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Monty Woolley and Jimmy Durante is showing at the…

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Ballet and Dance Recital

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 6

The annual dance and recital by pupils of Miss Enid Hall held in the Savoy Theatre on Monday evening last, attracted a…

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First Concert By "Illawarra Singers"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 18

Last Tuesday night week in Presbyterian Hall at Wollongong, the newly formed Illawarra Singers presented a splendid programme…

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A Mouthorgan Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 7

Have you ever seen or heard a Mouthorgan Band? Well you may do so in Wollongong early next year. Such a band is now in the…

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