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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Wollongong Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 2

Eleven debutantes were presented to Rev. Monsignor W. P. Clarke, P.P., P.C., of Earlwood, at the annual Catholic ball held…

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Albion Park News Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 4

Those associated with the organisation of the big Catholic ball are in somewhat of a quandary as to when it may be…

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Diggers Ball At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Saturday 16 July 1949 · page 4

The annual ball of the Gerringong Sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A was held in the Town Hall on Friday night last when there was a large…

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V-gong Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 20

The annual Ball of the Wollongong Parish held at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, last week and proved one of the most successful in the…

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Concert Postponed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 11

Because of the present restrictions, the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra has not been able to hold rehearsals and as a consequence the…

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Hockey Ball At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 27 July 1949 · page 4

The biggest crowd to attend a ball in the Gerringong Town Hall during the present dancing season was present at ,the Combined Ball of…

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Foot-ball

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 3 August 1949 · page 3

Last Saturday the South Coast Rugby league suspended the competition in, this area to allow three representative teams to go to…

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Little Flower Annual Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 9

The ninth annual cabaret ball of the Little Flower Church West Wollongong, lived up to its tradition of prestige and…

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Little Flower Ball—a Splendid Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 25

The ninth annual cabaret ball of the little Flower Church at West Wollongong, was held on Monday of last week and fully maintained…

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Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 23

For her concert at Wollongong on Wednesday of last week, Marjorie Lawrence chose a programme of marked contrast, ranging from the…

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Premiership Ball At Jamberoo

Kiama Independent · Saturday 6 August 1949 · page 6

The Jamberoo Cricket Club celebrated their winning of the South Coast District Cricket Association's 1948-49 First Grade…

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Wollongong Diggers' Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 7

The outstanding feature of the 31st annual ball of the wollongong Branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. (held in the Wollongong…

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Hockey Club Dance At Kiama

Kiama Independent · Saturday 13 August 1949 · page 3

The Kiama Hockey Club held their "Barn Dance" in the Oddfellows Hall. on Tuesday last, 9th August and it was an outstanding social success…

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Show Ball At Albion Park

Kiama Independent · Saturday 13 August 1949 · page 3

The annual A. & H. Ball, Albion Park, on Friday night was a big success and reflected credit to the organiser, Mr. H. Beattie and the…

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Basket Ball Basketball Draw

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 8

South Beach No. 1 Pickwick v Isaacs 2 p.m.; Thirroul Cath. Club v Southern Cross Gold, 3.15, Ref. R. Brookfield…

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Debutantes at 1949 Little Flower Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 23

The Debutantes and Matron of Honour at the Ninth Annual Ball of the Little Flower Church. Back row (left to right): Shirley Weston, Zeima McGoldrick Tilly Jordan, Peggy Marie Godfrey The'ma Whiting. Fight Row Vivienne Oehm, Mary Gooden, Mrs. S. Aberton MAtron of Honor) Annie Biasta and Yvounne Wall…

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Diggers Ball At Jamberoo

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 31 August 1949 · page 6

A large crowd attended the annual Ball held by the Jamberoo branch of the R.S.S. & I.L.A. in the School of Arts on Friday, 19th August…

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Orchestra Society Membership "Disappointing"

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 1

In his report to the fourth annual meeting of the Illawarra Orchestral Society, Dr. H. A. Maldon (president) described the membership of the society as disappointing. He said the subscribers list now stands at 208, as…

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Illawarra Symphony Orchestra Conductor's Resignation Haydn Beck Mentioned As Possible Successor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 10

Mr. P. Moore MacMahon has formally resigned his appointment as conductor of the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra, it was announced at the annual meeting of the Illawarra Orchestral Society on Monday night…

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Legacy and R.S. Auxiliary Share £100 From Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 23

The Soldiers' Memorial Hall at Wollongong last Wednesday night was transferred into a colourful mexican setting for Lance's Fiesta…

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