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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

386 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 20

Concert at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 9

The "Grand Concert Amateur Hour" and the "Crowing the Queen Ceremony" to be held at the Strand Theatre, Corrimal tomorrow (Tuesday) night is causing widespread interest and promise to he a wonderful night…

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Guy Crittenden's 2Wl Radio Round-up Jazz Concert on Air

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 2

A fifteen minute insert from tomorrow night's Jazz Dance and Concert, featuring star, songster, Johnny O'Connor and Frank Marcy's Quartet, which has been specially produced and rehearsed by Sydney radio man…

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Bobby Limb At Gerringong Ball

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 25 June 1952 · page 1

Bobby Limb and his well-known 7—piece Band has been engaged for the Gerringong Diggers' Ball on 1st July…

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Gibson's Band "Hotcha Culture" Was Popular

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 June 1952 · page 11

"Hotcha culture" came to the South Coast on Tuesday night when the 12-piece Bob Gibson band…

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Colorful Flocking At W'gong Hospital Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 26 June 1952 · page 23

The colourful and varied frocking of the womenfolk was a feature of Wollongong Hospital's annual ball, held last Friday night in the Wollongong R.S.L. Hall. The ball arranged by the…

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At Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 27 June 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Thurs.—Princess Margaret went to the theatre last night for the first time since the death…

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Brilliant Young Pianist for A.b.c. Concert

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 27 June 1952 · page 5

Paul Badura-Skoda, 24-year-old pianist, who is regarded as one of the most outstanding post-war…

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'Ball Teams at Full Strength for Today

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 June 1952 · page 12

Rothmans first grade baseball team will field its strongest team this season in today's competition match against Meurants…

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Happy Times At Jazz Dance and Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 30 June 1952 · page 9

More than 350 people danced and listened at the Jazz Conceit at the Wollongong Agricultural Hall last Tuesday night…

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School Aux. Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 30 June 1952 · page 15

Preparations are well in hand for a bumper night on Friday at the Assembly Hall of the Corrimal Junior High School…

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Postal Institute Dance

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 30 June 1952 · page 2

One hundred guests attended the social and dance arranged by the Wollongong Postal Institute…

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First Performance Of Bartok Violin Concerto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 30 June 1952 · page 2

First performances in Australia of the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by Bela Bartok will be given by Sam Bor with…

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Fellowship Concert at St. Michael's

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 July 1952 · page 4

The Young People's Fellowship of St. Michael's, Wollongong, staged a varied concert before a…

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Football Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 3 July 1952 · page 22

Fern Hill footballers' dance was once again a big success. There was a big crowd present and everyone joined in the fun…

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Colorful Setting for Ashley's Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 3 July 1952 · page 23

Ashley's annual ball, held in Wollongong's R.S.L. Hall last Friday night, was voted a fine social success by all…

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Port Kembla Rothmans In 'Ball Clash

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1952 · page 10

Rothmans will clash with Port Kembla in the baseball match of the day at Wenham Park this…

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Edinburgh Castle Reproduced at Diments' Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1952 · page 3

A reproduction of Edinburgh Castle and the walls of an ancient fortress, stood at the…

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New Hearing System In Corrimal Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1952 · page 5

A new t Westrex hearing system, one of the latest theatre accoustical developments in Australia, has been…

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Rothmans Win Bright 'Ball Game

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 7 July 1952 · page 7

Three double plays by Rothmans fielders and a home run hit by Port Kembla's second baseman…

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Clowns Caper At Albion Park Rail Carnival Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 July 1952 · page 7

Clowns capered among dancers at the Carnival Ball conducted by the Albion Park Rail Progress…

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