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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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[?]Fod Dance Sections [?]En 1949 Festival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 4

[?]stions were held at the High School Assembly [?]ay and Saturday and large crowds braved the elect[?]ty on the Saturday, thus showing the marked [?] comparatively recent addition to the Eisteddfod…

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Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 27

Attractive decorations in autumn tonings, made a delightful setting for the Wollongong Hospital's annual ball at the Soldiers' Memorial…

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Coniston Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 27

A juvenile Ball held recently in the Coniston Hall was organised by Mrs. Wilson and helpers of the (Mother's Club in aid of Coniston…

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Successful Scottish Ball at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 27

The third annual ball of the Wollongong and District Highland Pipe, Band, Society, held at the Soldiers, Memorial Hall bust Friday week…

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Enthusiastic Scenes Mark Eisteddfod's Final Session Packed Theatre Applauds Splendid Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 1

The record breaking 1949 Annual Eisteddfod of the Illawarra Eisteddfod Society concluded last Saturday night when a packed theatre heard a brilliant programme which included two of the main…

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Civic Ball At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 3

The second annual ball conducted by the Gerringong District Citizens Committee took place in the Town Hall on Friday, 27th May, when…

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Hockey Club Dance

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 4

The Kiama Hockey Club held a dance in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday, 20th June. The a dance, though not financially, was a great…

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C.W.A. BALL At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 6

The annual Blue and Gold Ball conducted by the Gerringong Branch of the C.W.A. was held in the Town Hall on Friday, 10th June when there…

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Successful Ball at Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 21

Despite the weather the Thirroul Catholic Ball last Friday night at the Soldiers' Hall was most successful and more than 250 attended…

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Distinguished Soldier Opens Apex Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 24

Lieu-General F. H. Berryman C.B., C.B.E., D.S.G., General Officer commanding Easter Command, was guest of honour at…

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Incident at Dance Youth Before Court

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 7

A short, stocky youth who, police said, forced his attentions upon a girl during a dance in the Wollongong…

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Marjorie Lawrence Concert Postponed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 24

Owing to the illness of her husband, Marjorie Lawrence, has had to postpone the concert to be held at Wollongong until Wednesday, July…

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Band Trouble Smoothed Out

Kiama Independent · Saturday 25 June 1949 · page 4

The recent trouble that threatened to cause a rift in the Far South Band Group, was smoothed out at a special meeting held in Nowra on…

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Kiama Diggers' Ball An Outsanding Success

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 3

Despite the rain, the Kiama Diggers Ball was once again the rendezvous for hundreds of dancers on Friday night last, 17th June…

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Apex Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 9

Despite the weather, a full complement of dancers attended the Apex Ball, held in the Soldiers' Hall, Wollongong, recently…

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Fought In Dance Hall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 6

Two youths engaged in a fight in the Soldiers' Mcmorial Hall, Wollongong, on Saturday night, while a dance was in progress…

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2nd Annual Tea Meeting & Concert

Kiama Independent · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 4

In aid of Albion Park Methodist Crusaders Thursday, 16th Sept. FULL PARTICULARS LATER…

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Hospital Ball Nets Over £200

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 7 July 1949 · page 7

The Annual Ball of the Wollongong District Hospital Ladies Auxiliar held on the 10th. June was a great success…

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Dapto R.S.L. Ball Held Despite the "Blackout"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 7 July 1949 · page 21

The annual Dapto B.S.L. Ball was held, "as usual" despite blackout conditions, in the Dapto Agricultural Hall last Friday…

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R.S.L. Auxiliary Annual Ball At Jamberoo

Kiama Independent · Saturday 9 July 1949 · page 6

The Jamberoo R.S.S. & A.I.S.A. Women's Auxiliary held a very successful ball in the Jamberoo School of Arts last Friday night, 1st July…

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