Brandished Rifle at Odeon Theatre
People at the Odeon Theatre, Warrawong, became alarmed at the sight of a man waving a rifle about on Monday night, and rang the police, it was stated…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952
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Colourful Spectacle At Thirroul Catholic Ball
Two page boys opened the gates of a latticed archways decorated with wistaria as debutantes entered Thirroul Soldiers' Hall for their presentation to his Lordship (Bishop T. McCabe) at the Catholic Ball on Tuesday night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →450 Dancers at Police Ball Colourful Frocking
The "husky" members of "Wollongong Police Force had a well earned "spree" last Friday night when they held their Police Ball in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall. That "bright" personality…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →"Workshop Theatre" Now In Garage
The happy-go-lucky, slightly Bohemian atmosphere associated with most "little theatres" was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rain Did Not Deter Revellers at Rugby League Ball
Heavy rain last night did not deter Wollongong Rugby League enthusiasts when they held their annual Rugby League Ball, compered by 2WL…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Steelworks Band Opens Hall Fund
Wollongong Steelworks Band Committee plans to build a band hall. The committee yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gay Setting for Thirroul Catholic Ball
Thirroul R.S.L. Hall gay with colored lights and bunting, made a fine setting…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Recent Social Activities "Royal Minuet" Danced By Charming Debs At Annual Little Flower Ball
The "Royal Minuet", arranged by Adele England and dedicated to Princess Elizabeth on her 21st…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Bondi Surfers' Ball
Six from Wollongong had a grand night at the Bondi Surf Club Ball last Saturday night. Mr. Noel Schubert…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →W'gong Rugby League Ball
Guy Crittenden, one of radio 2WL's most popular announcers, was the M.C. at the Wollongong Rugby, League…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Diggers' Ball Biggest Of 1952 Season
More than 450 people attended the 34th annual Diggers' Ball last night—the largest held in Wollongong this season—opened by His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Northcott)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gay Decorations At Surf Club Ball
Members of the North Wollongong Life Saving Club and their friends packed the club rooms on Saturday night her their annual ball, the highlight of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Basket Ball Reps Leave on
The four Wollongong girls who gained selection in the State women's basketball team to tour Hobart Tasmania, leave…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →FILMS News of the Motion Picture Industry Band-Leader Tries Dramatic Role
Phil Harris made his first departure from film musicals to straight dramas when he signed with Republic Studios for one…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To The Editor Concert Piano Defended
SIR,—As a regular reader of your paper I am urged to make some comment on your critique of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Orchestra and Schools Choir in Joint Concert
The Illawarra Symphony Orchestra will be presenting an orchestral concert in conjunction…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →News for Women State Governor Opens Annual 'Diggers' Ball
The State Governor, Lieut.-Gen. Sir John Northcott received 13 debutantes at Wollongong's 34th Annual 'Diggers' Ball, held on Friday night at the Wollongong R.S.L…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →School Choir To Sing At Orchestral Concert
The Illawarra Symphony Orchestra will be presenting an Orchestral Concert in conjunction with the Combined Secondary Schools' Choir at the Civic Theatre, Wollongong, on August 18th…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Citizens Meet Annual Ball was a "Disappointment"
At the monthly meeting of the Gerringong Citizens Committee on Tuesday last week, a letter from the Minister for Agriculture was read…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£200 Raised for Children at Croweded Bulli Concert
The Royal Theatre, Bulli, was packed to the doors for an Amateur Hour and Variety Concert given for the Sub-Normal Children's Welfare Association on Thursday night. The concert raised £200…
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