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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Theatre Crowded for Home Science School Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 22

On Monday evening the Savoy Theatre was filled to capacity when about 200 students of the Wollongong…

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Primbee Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 2

A very successful Juvenile Ball was held at the Primbee Hall last Friday night, to raise funds for the Primbee Parents and…

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Orchestral Soc. Invites Governor to First Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 2

The Illawarra Orchestral Society intends inviting His Excellency the Governor (General Northcott) to its…

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Girls' School Concert Was Really Good

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 2

Always bright and very often talented entertainment characterised Wollongong Secondary Home Science School's concert…

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Miss Neale Soloist at Symphony Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 2

The brilliant coloratura soprano, Miss Rachael Neale, will be the soloist at the, Illawarra symphony Orchestra concert on…

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Orchestra Subscribers' Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 7

Members of the Illawarra Orchestra Subscribers' Committee met in the Town Hall for their final meeting of the year…

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Fine Playing by Symphony Orchestra

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 7

Mr. Moore-Macmahon directed the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra in the third and final series of the 1949 subscription…

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Orchestra Expects Record Membership in 1950

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 2

Present indications point to a record membership for the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra for its 1950 concert season…

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Symphony Orchestra's Final Concert in 1949

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 13

Last week's concert by the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra was presented to an appreciative audience…

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March 13—A Gala Night for the Symphony Orchestra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 13

The 13th of March will be a gala night in the life of the Illawarra Symphony Orchestra. It is expected that the State Governor, Lieut Gen. J. Northcott will attend the performance of the Orchestra, which will be conducted by Dr. Edgar Bainton…

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Bright Night At Nurses' Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 7

It was a big night for the nurses of the Wollongong District Hospital when they held their Christmas dance…

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European Doctor Will Give Services Free:— Proceeds of Concert to Orchestra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 December 1949 · page 17

A former distinguished European pianist, Dr. J. Taran, who is now residing in Australia, will…

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First Celebrity Concert in April

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 December 1949 · page 6

The Wollongong Celebrity Concerts series for 1950 will open on April 27, when the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will…

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