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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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"Mr-Ball's Criticism Ridiculous" Says Ald

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 3

Ald. P. Barnes, of Lake Heights, called at this office on Tuesday to reply to criticism of the roads in his area by Mr. V…

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First Cabaret Ball of the Season

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 23

The Bellambi-Towradgi Surf Life Saving Club's cabaret ball, the first of this season, was held in the Wollongong Soldiers Memorial Hall, last Friday night. This was their third animal ball and it was again a huge social success…

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W'gong Highland Pipe Band Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 17

The Drum Corps of the Wollongong and District Highland Pipe Band Society, wore their red jackets for the first time on…

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Backyard Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 17

An enjoyable backyard concert held, recently by 8-year old Janice Quirie, of Thirroul was well attended by local…

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Next Workshop Theatre Production

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 15

The Workshop Theatre, which aims to become the Illawarra District's repertory group, will stage its second…

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Illawarra Pipe Band Notes

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 2

On Saturday, the Illawarra Pipe Band took p[?] in the Anzac Day March Sydney…

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Smoked In Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 2

"I have only been in Australia one year, and I did not know it was an offence to smoke in a theatre."…

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Novel Floor Show At Rotary Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 27

A novel floor show was given by Dick and Dulcie Johns on Friday night at the Wollongong Rotary Club's Cabaret Ball. The floorshow took the form of…

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Workshop Theatre To Present "Fresh Fields"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 2

"Fresh Fields" the three-act comedy by Ivon [?] will be presented by the Workshop Theatre, Wollongong's…

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Migrant Fined For Smoking In Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 7

When a New Australian was told the could not smoke in a Theatre recently he replied that where he…

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Smoking In Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 5

For smoking in the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, Nicholas Loizou, of 31 Virginia Street, Wollongong, was fined £1/18/0…

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Celebrity Artist Concert Broadcasts

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 9

Music lovers will hear from Yi-Kwei Sze, the distinguished visiting Chinese bass, recitals in which the programme range from early classics to lieder, French art songs, and contemporary songs…

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Smoked In Theatre; Fined

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1953 · page 5

Cedare Luige, of Unanderra Hostel was fined 38/- with 12/- costs for smoking in the Crown…

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Lunch Hour Concert for Wharfies

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1953 · page 3

Port Kembla waterside workers will be given the opportunity of attending a piano recital by a young…

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Smoked in Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 3

A New Australian who did not know he could not smoke in Australian picture theatres was fined 38/- and 12/- costs at…

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Balgownie To Have New Band Hall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 28

Balgownie Citizens' Band has launched a public appeal for funds to complete its new Band Hall, work on…

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Dance Marks Opening of Marshall Mount Hall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 11

The new hall at Marshall Munt was opened on Friday night with a grand dance and all present agreed that the opening was a very successful and enjoyable function. There was a large attendance…

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Red, White and Blue Streamers At Illawarra Yacht Club Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 27

Mr. C. Woods, president of the 16ft. Skiff Association, opened the seventh annual ball of the Illawarra Yacht…

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P. K. Watersiders Lunch-Time Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 3

200 Port Kembla waterside workers on Tuesday listened to classical music while they had their lunch at their amenities…

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Talk On Looking At Pictures

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 3

Mr. Roland Wakelin. who is a noted artist and one of the tutors connected with the Tutorial…

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