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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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Praise From World Dance Champion

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 23

World champion dancer Charles Thiebault, during his visit to Wollongong on Thursday, awarded Miss…

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Successful Coledale Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 23

The R.S.L. Hall, Coledale was packed to capacity on the occasion of Coledale Guides and Brownies' first concert. Seating accommodation was…

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Wollongong City Band's Success

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 3

Wollongong City Band took four awards at the N.W. Bands Association competition on North…

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Corrimal Surf Ball Plans

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 2

A guard of honour of members of the Corrimal match past team will be formed for the presentation…

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Jean Is Keen to Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 3

THERE was a time when every screen dancer had the burning ambition to play in straight dramatic roles. Now…

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Concert Of Dancing At Warrawong

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1952 · page 4

The pupils of Mrs. Kiernan's Dancing School presented a dancing concert at Warrawong Hall on…

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Novel Presentation of 'Debutantes' at Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 23

A novel presentation of made 'debutantes' was a feature of Thirroul R.S.L. Sub-Branch's first annual cabaret ball, hold at the Thirroul R.S.L. Hall on Friday, September 12…

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R.S.L Ball At Albion Park

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 4

The annual ball of the Albion Park R.S.S. and A.I. League was attended by between 350 and 400…

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News for Women Peach Blossom Setting For 1952 Presidents Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 22

Wollongong R.S.L. Hall was decorated with peach blossom, gilded lilies and colorful balloons on Friday…

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Yong Ladies Choir's First Concert, October 16

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 22

In March of this year, the Rotary Club of Wollongong sponsored the formation of a Young Ladies' Choir which has progressed so rapidly that it will present what is certain to be a most attractive programme at its first…

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Blue and White Supper Dance

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 6

About 200 attended the "Blue and White" Supper Dance held in the Southern Cross Hall on…

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'Ball Final Played Tomorrow

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 12

The final of the Illawarra Baseball Association's second grade competition will be played at…

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"Workshop" Theatre Group Busy

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 4

Members of the "Workshop Theatre" have been working steadily for weeks preparing for their second…

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Gay "Bathing Belles" at Corrimal Concert

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 4

Bathing beauties of all sizes and shapes modelled costumes from 1900 to "Bikini" at a concert held in the East Corrimal Primary School for the…

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Fancy Dress Ball At Windang

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 5

Members of the Windang P. and C. Association, under the leadership of the President (Mrs…

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Surf Club's First Annual Ball—

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 8

Ald. L. Strachan officially opened Bulli Surf Club's first annual ball, held at the Soldiers' Hall, Woonona. Addressing a large gathering…

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Alcove Pictures

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 10

An old picture frame, converted very simply, makes and excellent alcove effect for a flower display or for…

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Dance Voted As Year's Happiest

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 3

Such a bright party-like atmosphere prevailed throughout the whole evening at the C.W.A. dance on Friday night that dancers voted it…

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Brig. Bishop to Open Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 4

Brigadier J. A. Bishop, D.S.O., M.C., will officially open the 34th Battalion Sergeants' Mess annual ball at…

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"Workshop Theatre" Presentation

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 23

Members of the "Workshop Theatre" which was established in Wollongong district about 6 months ago, will present their…

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