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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Coronation Influence on Decor. at St. Joseph's Paris Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 5

The Coronation influence was very evident in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Thirroul, last night when the Most Rev. T. McCabe, D.D., attended the first annual ball arranged by members of St. Joseph's Parish. Bulli, to receive the…

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Over 300 Children at Bulli Mothers' Club's First Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 6

The Soldiers' Hall at Woonona was gaily decorated with red, white and blue streamers, balloons and flags, for the Coronation Ball oorganised by the Bulli…

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To Play In Fund Concert

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 4

ERNEST LLEWELLYN, Concert-master of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will lead it at its…

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News for Women Apex Club's Masked Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 11 June 1953 · page 22

The "unmasking" dance was one of surprises at the Wollongong Apex Club's Masked Ball, last Friday night in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Most of those present wore…

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300 Revellers at Gay A. Park Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 11 June 1953 · page 23

Over three hundred revellers enjoyed the gaiety of Albion Park fowling and Recreation Club's second annual ball in the Albion Park Agricultural Hall on Friday…

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Scottish Ensign At Pipe Band Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1953 · page 3

A colourful pageant was presented in the Soldiers' Hall, Wollongong, last night when the Wollongong and District Pipe Band Society held its annual ball. A large Scottish Ensign…

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DIARY Coronation Pictures

Kiama Independent · Saturday 13 June 1953 · page 1

This newspaper is proud to publish official, pictures issued after the Coronation last week and flown out from England…

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Band Contest for Jamberoo?

Kiama Independent · Saturday 13 June 1953 · page 5

A suggestion that an annual band contest should be held at Jamberoo was made to the Council this week by the Deputy Mayor, Ald. C. Jones…

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Blazing Torch In Legacy Ball Decorations

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 5

Sponsored by the Port Kembla branch of Torchbearers for Legacy the Coronation Ball, in the first Legacy Ball in the district, took place in the Warrawong Hall…

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Gwynneville School Concert

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 3

On Friday, June 12 a Coronation Concert was held in Gwynnevile School of Arts Hall by the…

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63 Killed in Dance Hall Fire

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 1

SAO PAULO (Brazil), Mon.—At least 63 persons were killed—most of them trampled to death or…

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King Gee Ball Was Jolly Evening

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 4

A jolly and entertaining evening was had at the King Gee Corrimal branch's Anniversary Ball which was held at the R.S.L. Hall. Thirroul, on Friday night…

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Latest Coronation Pictures

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 3

ABOVE—The Queen is toasted by Australian minister, Mr. Harold Holt, at a…

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Coronation Ball Was Outstanding Social Success

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 2

The Coronation Ball, organised by the Kiama C.W.A. and held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kiama, on Friday drew a crowd of over 400 and was…

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Debs at Blue and Gold Ball

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 2

Debutantes at the recent C.W.A. Blue and Gold Ball at Gerringong made this lovely setting for the photographer…

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Thanks From the Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 June 1953 · page 2

The Chief of the Wollongong and District Highland Pipe Band Society wishes to thank all the members who helped in the…

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Gay Legacy Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 June 1953 · page 27

One of the brightest, most novel balls of the social season was the first annual ball of the Port Kembla branch of…

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Balgownie Band Loses Its Bandmaster

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 June 1953 · page 10

The Band Board faced one of its severest setbacks during the past week when they had to deal with a withdrawal of…

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Colorful Kilts at Scots' Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 June 1953 · page 26

The debutantes at the Wollongong and District Highland Pipe Band's Annual Ball, held last Friday night in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, were received against a background of red, white and blue streamers, colorful kilts…

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Coronation Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 8

The Steelworks Band Coronation Ball will be held in the Soldiers' Hall, Wollongong, next Friday night…

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