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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1921

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Grand Convent Ball Sisters of St. Joseph Next Wednesday, June 20

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 4

In other centres, where the Sisters of St. Joseph have carried on their scholastic training, the annual ball is always an event of high social…

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Sisters of St. Joseph First Annual Ball Bright Functions

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 5

Arrangements, excellent; cuisine, rich und recherche; music, the best ever. It would be woll could the brief descriptive Intro, conclude with…

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Penitent Ball-booters Severely Censured

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 5

A big meeting of the local Rugby League executive was held last night to inquire into the alleged misconduct of two players at the previous…

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Masonic Ball Spectacular Fraction Representative Gathering

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 5

Always recognised as the event of the season in point of picturesque setting and good dressing, this year's Masonic ball, held in the…

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Posing in Picturedom at the Mystery Ball

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 2

For the past month or so, Katoomba has been the headquarters of a big picture enterprise under Messrs. E. J. and Dan Carroll, with…

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At Q.V. Home Concert by Patients a Bright Entertainment

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 2

On Saturday night in the Sydney Jones Memorial Hall, at the Q.V. Sanitorium, the patients gave a bright entertainment which was thoroughly…

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Bonaventure Ball a Good Night

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 3

In spite of Inclement weather the fancy dress hall in aid of St. Bonaventure Church proved an enjoyable evening. Fancy costumes were not…

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Concert at Lawson Presentation of Certificates

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 6

A keen wind and a cold snap, cold even for Lawson, did not Interfere with the attendance at the Lawson Literary Institute on Wednesday…

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The Eternal Feminine Graceful Mountain Maids Dance of the Fairies

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 2

The Mountain Maid, in every stage of her subtle charm—from big-eyed, demure, lisping innocence in short petticoats, slippers and socks, to…

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Concert at Woodford for Worthy Object

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

The full moon on Saturday last saw a full "house" at the Methodist Hall. Woodford, on the occasion of the Woodford Methodist Church…

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Katoomba Town Band Why and How

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 4

Katoomba lacks a town band.The advantage, in fact, the necessity, for such an organisation , has, of course, been long recognised, and efforts to…

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Masonic Ball Lawson Achieves Success the "Best Ever."

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 3

On Friday night last, Lodge Blue Mountains held its first Masonic Ball since 1914. The Institute Hall, Lawson, was a scene of spectacular…

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Helping Hazelbrook Miss Clare Kents Concert

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 8

One of the most successful concerts yet held in Hazelbrook took place at the Methodist Hall on Saturday last. The organiser was Miss…

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Leura Concert. a Fine Program

The Katoomba Daily · Monday 3 October 1921 · page 1

In spite of the somewhat moist evening last Tuesday, quite a number of persons turned out to the concert at the Masonic Hall, arranged…

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A Brilliant Affair Blackheath Masonic Ball Spectacular Function

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 5

Blackheath was on fete on Monday, when the Freemasons held their first annual ball. It was the social event of the season, and was well…

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Voices from Afar The Eisteddfod Concert "Why They Liked Katoomba."

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 6

It is rarely the concert promoter of a big city, much loss one of a country town, has at his disposal such a wide-flung selection of musical…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 4

Thanks to the efforts of an energetic band of ladies, and the excellent support of the public, the School of Arts euchre party and dance…

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C. of C. Doings Band Music and Health

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 4

At the ordinary monthly meeting of the Katoomba and Leura Chamber of Commerce, held at the Council Chambers last Monday night, and…

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See the Pictures Then All Aboard!

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 28 October 1921 · page 4

Katoomba and Loura are fortunate in possessing movies that are screened in three of the most up-to-date theatres outside the metropolis…

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Blackheath Band

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 5

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor, Ald. H. R. Neate (by request) was held in the public hall on Monday evening, for discussing a…

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