P. and C. Concert
A concert in aid of the West Wollongong P. and C. will be held in the High School Hall on July 3 at 7.45…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts
Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953
450 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 23
Over 500 Attend Gay Hospital Ball
A souvenir programme with a photograph of the Wollongong Hospital as frontispiece, printed on fine paper, well illustrated with cartoons, peppered with jokes and containing so many advertisements that it was virtually a guide to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gay Frocking at Hospital Ball
The frocking at the Wollongong Hospital Ball on Friday night matched the gay informality of the ball. Mr. K. Cummins, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Packed Theatre For Scout Service
Head of New South Wales Military Intelligence in World War II and well known radio commentator on current affair is (Col. J. M. Prentice) told approximately 1000 Scouts, Cubs Guides, Brownies, Rivers and Rangers yesterday that there…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →220 Enjoy First Annual "King Gee" Ball
Two hundred and twenty merrymakers enjoyed the first annual ball of "King Gee' clothing plant, Corrimal. The ball, which was attended fcy Sydney and South Coast…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Pearl and Diamente Tiaras Worn At Debutante Ball
Each of the twelve debutantes presented to the Most Rev. T. McCabe, D.D., Bishop of Wollongong, at the Cathedral Ball…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →300 Dancers At Pt. Kembla's First Roman Catholic Ball
The first animal St. Patrick's, Port Kembla Roman Catholic Ball took place in the Warrawong Ball on Friday night. The function was an outstanding success, approximately 300 persons being present…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Concert at St. Michael's
Choice of a number of amusing sketches gave members of St. Michael's Fellowship opportunity to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Show Ball at Albion Park
The annual ball of the Albion Park A. H. and I. Association will be held on Friday, 21st August. Debutantes will be presented. Alan Ford's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Praise and Thanks For Balgownie Band
The board and playing members of the Balgownie Citizens' Band are deriving much encouragement from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Charming Debs. at Cathedral Ball
Twelve charming debutantes were presented to the Most Rev. T. McCabe, D.D., Catholic Bishop of Wollongong, at…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Anzac March Pennant For W'gong City Band
The following letter has been received by the secretary of Wollongong City Band from the State Secretary of the R.S.S &…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →400 Attend Kiama C.W.A. Branch's Annual Ball
Kiama C.W.A. Branch's Coronation Ball, held in the Kiama Oddfellows' Hall, drew over four hundred merry-makers. The ball was an outstanding…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →News for Women Huge Crowd of Revellers Enjoy Gay Hospital Ball
The huge crowd of revellers that thronged Wollongong R.S.L. hall on Friday night enjoyed the merriest, most successful Hospital Ball of all time. Over five hundred…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →To Conduct Youth Concert Series
JOSEPH POST, Associate Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, is the youngest Australian conductor on the A.B.C.'s staff. He will conduct a series of Youth Concerts on June 29, 30, and July 1, during…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Guild Concert
One performer at Corrimal Co-operative Women's Guild show last night was 70-years-old Mrs. S…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Steelworks Band Ball: Happy Informal Affair
Members of the Steelworks Band, their friends and supporters turned up in force at their first annual ball held in the soldiers' Hall last night, organised to assist funds for the band and their plans for new premises…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Show Ball
The annual ball of the Albion Park A.H. and I. Association will be held on Friday, 21st August. Debutantes will be presented. Alan Ford's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Port Kembla Favoured to Down Meurants in Main 'Ball Match
Last season's first grade premiers, Port Kembla, will meet Meurants in the baseball match of the day at Cringila Oval today. Port Kembla will be…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Shakespeare Night at Work Shop Theatre
Members of the "Work Theatre" had a night with Shakespeare at their "Club" gathering at the…
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