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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1954

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Of Interest to All Hospital Ball Will Feature Gay Decorations

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 3

At its meeting on June 4, Wollongong District Hospital Women's Auxiliary resolved to conduct a hospital ball on August 27…

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At Warrawong R.P. & C. Ball Ten Debs Made A Picture

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 2

Ten lovely debutantes made a delightful picture at the Warrawong Ratepayers and Parents and Citizens' Ninth Annual Ball on June 4. Mr. W. C. Wenthworth, M.H.R. and his wife received the…

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India Starts Tennis Ball Factory

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 6

COIMBATORE, (India)—india striving for self-sufficiency in all things, has now started its first tennis ball…

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Diggers' Jungle Ball Success the Oddfellows Hall, Kiama, Was Transformed by the Local Diggers for Their Cabaret Ball Last

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 2

By using hard work and imagination the committee appointed by the sub-branch attracted praise and compliment…

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Woonona-Bulli Citizens Band Doings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 June 1954 · page 27

The band will play in the Main Street, Woonona, on Saturday morning and expects to play at Woonona v…

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Appeal Against Erection of Newsreel Theatre

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 June 1954 · page 2

The hearing of an appeal against the erection of a newsreel theatrette in Crown St. began yesterday in the District Court at Wollongong…

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Cathedral Ball Bishop McCabe Receives Debs

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 June 1954 · page 2

Hundreds of balloons hanging in festoons made a gay splash of colour at the R.S.L. Hall last night for the third annual ball of St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral. The President of the…

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Religion for Today Is The Church 'On The Ball' or 'Obsolete'

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 June 1954 · page 29

In discusing this question of 'Why I don't go to church," another answer which is often given to the question is "The…

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State League Soccer: Woonona-Balgownie Clash in "Local Derby" at Ball's Paddock

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 June 1954 · page 28

Soccer followers should be treated to a fast and exciting exhibition of football next Sunday when Woonona and Balgownie clash in the return "local derby at Ball's Paddock…

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Over 400 At Rotary Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 June 1954 · page 2

A crowd of over 400 dancers filled the beautifully decorated Soldiers Hall for the President's Ball of the Wollongong Rotary Club last night. Blue was the theme…

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Wollongong Masonic Ball Debutantes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 June 1954 · page 9

Photo by Reginald Warlow BACK ROW (left to right).—Shirley Lanyon, Gloria Oliver, Nola Johanson. SECOND ROW.—Margaret Moon, Margaret Foulcher, Susan Humberstone, Janice Polley, June Phillips, Jeanette Hay, Wendy Herd…

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First Minor Leagues Dance at Coniston

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 21 June 1954 · page 10

The First Minor Leagues dance was held at the Coniston Hall on Friday night…

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King Gee Social Club's Annual Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 June 1954 · page 3

Employees of King Gee No. 2 Factory, Corrimal, and their families and friends gathered at Russell Vale Community Hall on June 11 to celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of the factory…

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Memorable Table Decorations At Cathedral Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 June 1954 · page 5

Decorations at St. Frances Xavier's Cathedral Ball at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall last Wednesday were among the most attractive of any ball in Wollongong this season…

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Appeal Against License For Newsreel Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 June 1954 · page 2

In the Wollongong Court last week, Judge O'Sullivan commenced the hearing of an appeal against the provisional licensing of a building at 63-65 Crown Street, Wollongong as a news theatrette…

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Regalia and Lovely Gowns at Masonic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 June 1954 · page 4

The presentation of sixteen debutantes at Wollongong Masonic Ball on June 11 was one of the most spectacular of the season. In addition, the ball was a most colourful one. The…

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Thirlmac's 'Ball Notes

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 June 1954 · page 12

Despite a good opening with both teams scoring a runner in the first innings, Thirlmac Dodgers…

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Balgownie Band Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 38

The sum of £3 was added to the Building Fund as the result of a enjoyable day held by the Kareela Ladies' Tennis Club…

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"Play Ball"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 26

Mens Basketball competitions will be underway in the Wollongong district in the near future and in this and following…

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Woonona-Bulli Citizen Band Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 June 1954 · page 26

The band has sent two instruments away for repairs. Cost will be £70 and another £50 is still required, so any donations…

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