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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

386 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 20

Coles' Gala Ball Aids W'gong Hospital

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 23

Coles and Coy's and Annual Ball, held last Friday night in the Wollongong Soldiers' Memorial Hall, was a…

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Brilliant Gymnastic Display at C.b.c. Concert

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 6

Pupils of the Christian Brothers' College gave a brilliant gymnastic display at their annual concert held in the Crown Theatre on Tuesday night…

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Workshop Theatre's First Play

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 3

Members of the Workshop Theatre" will hold their first public play night for members and friends at…

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100 Hear Address on Abbey Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 4

One hundred people, many representing discussions groups, musical and dramatic circles in and…

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"Arch of Steel" at Buffalo Ball Buffalo Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1952 · page 2

In an impressive ceremony at the Soldiers' Hall last night, the Australasian Grand Primo of the Buffalo Lodge (Sir Joseph Moroney) opened…

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Pleasing Performance By Workshop Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 25 August 1952 · page 4

Members of the "Workshop Theatre" held their first public performance for members and friends at the…

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BISHOP McCABE Attends Annual C.B.C. CONCERT

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 25 August 1952 · page 10

A rousing welcome was given His Lordship Dr. T. McCabe, Bishop of Wollongong, when he attended Wollongong Christian Brothers' annual college concert. The concert, held in…

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Wollongong's First Orchestral & Choral Concert Well Received

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 25 August 1952 · page 7

Wollongong's first orchestral and choral concert— which attracted so many to the 'Civic' theatre last Monday night,—may be the first of many such musical treats for district music lovers…

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Albion Park Show Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 4

A big crowd attended the Albion Park A.H. and I. Society's annual ball to make it yet another…

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Three Months' Gaol For Youth Who Stole Purse At Dance

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 5

The youngest of three men who stole purses containing money from a dance at the Soldiers' Hall on Saturday night was sentenced to three months' hard…

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Catholic Ball at Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 2

The recent annual Gerringong Catholic Ball attracted a large attendance which included many visitors from Sydney who were…

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200 Attend Catholic Social Club Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 4

Nearly 200 members of the Wollongong Catholic Social Club attended the annual cabaret ball held in the Southern Cross Hall on Monday night. 1_li._-~_ -1_~…

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Amid Colour and Gaiety Albion Park Ball Was "Best on the Coast"

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 1

After a superb evening of colour and gaiety, claim has been laid with good reason that the Albion Park A. and H. Ball, which took place on Friday, is now…

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Reidtown & District News Football Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 August 1952 · page 11

In the Scout Hall, Reidtown, Fern Hill footballers had a good roll-up at their fortnightly dance and everyone enjoyed…

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£270 From Buffaloes' Annual Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 August 1952 · page 21

Sixteen memberfs of the R.A.O.B. Lodge, wearing the blue and white Lodge regalia, formed an Arch of Steel for the Australasian Grand Primo, Bro. J. P. Moromey R.O.H. and Mrs. Maroney, and the President of the Baff Committee, Mr. L. Fleming…

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Kilted Pipers Play As Debs. Presented At Highland Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 August 1952 · page 2

Members of the Wollongong District Highland Pipe Band Society, in full Highland dress, piped debutantes up the aisle for their presentation to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Graham at the Society's sixth annual ball at the Soldiers' Hall last night…

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500 Attend Waters' Staff Dance

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 3

Over 500 people attended Waters' staff social club's dance, the first of a series of such functions,…

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News for Women Surf Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 8

The President of the National Council of the S.L.S.A. of Australia, will open the Corrimal Surf Club's ball on October 3…

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Rothman's Runaway First Grade 'Ball Win Over C.r.m

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 11

Rothmans scored a runaway win over C.R.M. Greys in the only first grade baseball match at…

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Church Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 9

a A well attended, highly appreciated, and very successful concert was given by the Corrimal Rays in the Methodist Hall…

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