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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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American Consul to Open 1951 Apex Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 7

The Apex Club of Wollongong's invitation to be the official guest at the 1951 Apex Ball for Legacy has been…

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2WL Radio Round-up 2Wl Radio Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 3

Two weeks ago we were told that 2WL radio theatre would take the air on Tuesday, April 3. Owing to the coming Federal…

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Scout Concert Next

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 10

Scouts from Wollongong, warrawong and Windang are practising for their entertainment at St. Michael's Hall, Wollongong…

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Scottish Band Here April 22

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 3

Arrangements have been finalised by J. & N Tait for the visit to Wollongong on Sunday, April 22, of the famous Black…

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Kiama Band To Play in Sydney On Anzac Day

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 5

The Kiama Sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. has made arrangements for the Kiama Band to take part in the Anzac Day March through…

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Black Watch Band's Visit to Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 12

Arrangements have been finalised by J. and N. Tait for the visit to Wollongong on Sunday, April 22, of the famous Black Watch Band, which is touring Australia at the invitation of the…

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Gaiety Keynote of Combined Surf Club' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 27

About 350 merrymakers gathered in a colourful setting of flags, streamers and gay bunting for the combined Corrimal and Towradgi Surf Club's ball in the Soldiers' Hall, Wollongong last Friday…

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Variety at Austinmer Concert

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 4

Songs, ballet and humorous sketches kept the audience entertained at the monthly variety show given by the Austinmer…

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Band Life Membership Presentation

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 April 1951 · page 2

A social evening will be held in the City Band Hall, 117 Keira Street, on Tuesday night, April 17, commencing at 8…

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Pipers of Famous Black Watch Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 14

Pipers of the famous Band of His Majesty's First Battalion The Black Watch. There are…

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The "Grillers" Chamber Concert An Intimate, Evening

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 12

"What quality makes a small group of players [?]"R[?]dness" replied Robert Masters, leader of the piano…

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Band Seeking Assistance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 15

Balgownie Citizens' Band will again be taking part in next Wednesday's Anzac Day March in Sydney but this year the band…

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Four Debutantes At Nowra C.W.A. Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 27

Four charming debutantes made their debut at Nowra's first ball of the year which was held at the School of Arts…

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State League Woonona Meet Granville at Ball's Paddock

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 31

The Woonona State League Soccer Team meet the strong Granville eleven at Ball's Paddock, Woonona next Saturday. The strength of the visiting team can be summed up by the fact that in their forward line they have no less than three players who…

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Concert at Diggers' Rest Home

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 7

Austinmer R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary members and their Digger husbands conducted a concert at the Diggers' Rest…

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Black Watch Band on Sunday Night

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 2

The Black Watch Band will march from the Crown and Keira Street intersection on Sunday at 7.15 p.m. for the…

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Excitement Runs High for Sunday's 'Ball Gala

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 12

Followers of baseball and softball are keenly awaiting Sunday, when, in addition to two baseball games, including the State Championship, an Illawarra softball representative team will play a challenge game against the N.S.W. team at Stuart Park…

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Variety Concert at Port Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 9

Port Kembla residents had an enjoyable evening on Thursday when they attended the variety concert organised…

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Dance and Floor Show for New High School

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 8

Over 400 people crowded the Assembly Hall of the Corrimal Junior High School for the first public entertainment at the…

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Kiama Band To Play in Sydney Anzac Day March

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 3

Kiama R.S.S.A.I.L.A. and Band officials are very pleased with the fact that not only has the Kiama Band been invited to take part in the…

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