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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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C.w.a. Blue and Gold Ball

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 3

The. Kiama branch of the C.W.A. held a most successful Ball in the Antrim Theatre on 30th April, when the door takings amounted to £141…

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New Uniforms for Pipe Band

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 3

The Illawarra Pipe Band will be smartly equipped in new uniforms within a few weeks, it was revealed at the annual meeting…

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Thirroul Diggers Debutantes' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 10

Five debutantes were presented to Brigadier Ivan Dougherty, C.B.E., D.S.O., at the annual ball of the Thirroul Returned…

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Staff Ball

Kiama Independent · Saturday 15 May 1948 · page 5

The entire proceeds of the annual Clothing Mill Staff Ball to be held on 18th June are in aid of the New Maternity Unit at the Kiama…

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Fancy Dress Ball Huge Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 18

The annual juvenile fancy dress ball organised by the 1st. Fairy Meadow Scout Group was held in the Scout Hall, Reidtown, last…

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Dapto Diggers' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 June 1948 · page 7

There was an exceptionally large attendance at the annual dance of the Dapto sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., held in…

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Juvenile Ball At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Saturday 5 June 1948 · page 4

The Gerringong Citizens Committee held a very successful Juvenile Ball in the School of Arts on 26th May. It is some time since a…

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Hayseed Ball At Jamberoo

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 9 June 1948 · page 2

The Jamberoo Returned Soldiers' League Women's Auxiliary held their annual ball on Friday night last. It was a huge success both financially…

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Orchestral Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

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

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Eileen Joyce Concert Cancelled

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 7

Owing to illness and acting under medical advice Miss Eileen Joyce internationally-famed…

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Eileen Joyce's Wollongong Concert Cancelled

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 7

Owing to illness and acting under medical advice Miss Eileen joyce, internationally famed Australian pianist, has had to cancel…

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Scout Ball

Kiama Independent · Saturday 19 June 1948 · page 3

The first Annual Scout Ball of the Albion Park Troop was held on Friday night last in the Agricultural Hall and was an outstanding success…

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Wollongong Hospital Annual Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 18

A happy gathering of dancers, splendid music by the Savoy Orchestra, excellent supper and delightful surroundings were features…

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Concerts in N.S.W Coalfields Abc and Coal Board Project

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

The A.B.C., in association with the Joint Coal Board, has arranged a concert tour of the New South Wales coalfields by three leading Australian artists. Admission prices will be 5/-,…

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Concerts in N.S.W. Coalfields ABC & Coal Board Project

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

The A.B.C. in association with the Join Coal Board has arranged a concert tour of the New South Wales coalfields by three…

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Apex Ball for Legacy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 14

The much-awaited 1948 Wollongong Apex Ball was held last Friday night at the Soldiers' Hall and again this proved a…

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Basket Ball Draw for

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 10

South Beach No. 1: Southern Cross Gold v Bulli Surf Club, 2 p.m.; Gwynneville v Thirroul Catholic Club 3.15 p.m.; Ref. J…

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Benefit Concert at Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 13

At the King's Theatre, Thirroul, a fortnight age the Revellers' Concert Party presented a programme in aid of the Charles Bachelor…

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Illawarra Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 3

Despite the cold night, there was a good attendance at the eleventh orchestral concert of the Illawarra Symphony…

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