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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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Arrest in Port Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 1

Wollongong detectives arrested a man believed to be wanted in connection with Melbourne and…

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Wanted Man Arrested in Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 3

A man wanted by Melbourne and New South Wales police for alleged theft of property valued at more than £800 was…

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First Ball Win to C.r.m. Greys

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 11

Improved batting form and a tighter field resulted in C.R.M. Greys scoring their first win of the…

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Three-concerto Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 2

Badura-Skoda will play three concertos with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at his first concert at the Sydney…

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Armed Hold-up at Sydney Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 8

SYDNEY, Mon. — Two men tonight staged an armed hold-up at the Park Theatre, Liverpool…

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Distinguished Visitors At Presbyterian Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 23

Under a canopy of colorful balloons and streamers, over 300 young Presbyterians and friends gathered for the Illawarra District Presbyterian Fellowship Association's Second Ball held last Friday night in the Soldiers'…

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Reidtown and District Balgownie Band's "Mother's Day" Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 4

All roads will lead to Balgownie School of Arts next Sunday afternoon on the occasion of the Balgownie Citizens' Band's first presentation of a special Mother's Day programme…

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Big Crowd Sees 'Ball Game

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 12

A record crowd at Stuart Park yesterday saw Possibles defeat Probables by three runs to…

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Waratah Unbeaten in B'ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 11

After leading at the end of each quarter, Waratah basketballers beat Gwynneville 17—13 at Stuart…

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Bright Church Concert At St. Michael's

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 6

Members of the St. Michael's Church of England Men's Society organised a jolly all-male…

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Illawarra Pipe Band Officers

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 4

At Illawarra Pipe Ban's annual meeting officers elected were: President Mr. W. Howie…

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"Fooey" at Surf Club Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 2

Famous radio comedian, "Willie" Fenell, gave a one-man show at the Combined Surf Clubs…

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Scout Concert at Thirroul

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 6

First Thirroul Boy Scout Group will stage a concert at Thirroul R.S.L. Hall at 8 o'clock tomorrow night…

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Scout Concert at Thirroul

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 4

First Thirroul Boy Scout Group will stage a concert at Thirroul R.S.L. Hall at 8 o'clock tonight…

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District 'Ball Team Unbeaten

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 8

Illawarra All Stars continued their unbeaten record by a 13-9 win over…

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Freak 'Ball Catch Saves Side

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 8

Port Kembla shortstop Max Hanna brought off a brilliant one-hand catch to dismiss Rothmans in…

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Wollongong Surf Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 May 1952 · page 23

More than 300 attended Wollongong Surf Club's Annual Ball, held last Friday night in the Soldiers'…

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Famous Radio Entertainers At Surf Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 May 1952 · page 23

Guest entertainer at the Combined Towradgi-Bellambi Surf Club Ball, held last week in the Soldiers' Hall…

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News for Women Presbyterian Fellowship Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 May 1952 · page 22

Wollongong Presbyterian Fellowship Association's annular concert, presented last Friday night and again on Saturday…

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Cricket Trophies Presented At Annual Dance

Kiama Independent · Saturday 31 May 1952 · page 1

The South Coast District Cricket Association completed the 1951-52 season's activities on a very successful note when their Annual…

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