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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Katoomba Band Another Word of Warning

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

A year ago, a Brass Band was formed in Katoomba. In an Illadvised moment Katoomba Council declined to father the movement, and…

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Orchestral Concert Booked for February 4 Reserve the Date

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

The Blue Mountains Orchestral So[?]ly is preparing another grand concert and, under the baton of conductor Walter B. Lynam, an…

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Champion Band Coming to Katoomba

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 4

As an aid to Anzac Hospital, and a genuine treat to Moutaneers, the Champion Fire Brigades Band of the City will, at the Board's expense…

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Musical Treat Fire Brigades Band Assisting the Hospital

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

Until Tuesday last, the famous Fire Brigades' Band, one of the finest combinations in the Commonwealth, had never played outside the…

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Fancy Dress Ball Hilarity at the Hydro

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 5

Last Saturday evening a delightful fancy dress ball was held in the Casino of the "Hydro Majestic." A bevy of musical ladies and gentlemen…

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Fancy Dress Ball Revelry at "California"

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

Of the guests at the "California" last week, a few enthusiasts got together and arranged a fancy dress ball. It was a great success…

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Orchestral Concert Fine Programme Presented

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

The Town Hall was well filled on Thursday night last, when an orchestral concert was given under the able baton of Conductor W. B. Lynam…

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Fancy Dress Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 5

A fancy dress dance took place at "Westella" on Wednesday night. There was a very fine array of…

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Empire Theatre

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 5

An attractive programme is listed for the Empire Theatre this week-end, Anna Q, Nilsson will star in a roman[?] production, "The Splendid…

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Hospital Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 5

The cuchre party and dance, organised by Mr. Lee. Young, in aid of the District Hospital, attracted a large gathering to the Town Hall…

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Classic Concert and Dance Katoomba Town

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 5

The celebrated dramatic soprano, Miss Beatrice Harcourt, accompanted by the gifted violiniste, Miss Anita McDonnell, will visit Katoomba on…

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Riflemen's Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 8

Although the skies were leaden grey, and rain fell in torrents, the interior of the Town Hall, katoomba, on Friday night, presented a…

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Empire Theatre

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 4

"How Baxter Batted in," featuring Matt Morre and Dorothy Davore, in the big attraction at the Empire Theatre to-night (Thursday). It is…

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Hospital Concert Disappointing Attendance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 8

There was a very small attendance at the grand concert in aid of the District Hospital, held in the Town Hall, Katoomba, on Tuesday night…

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Empire Theatre

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 4

A particularly good programme is billed for the Empire Theatre this wook-end. Bobe Daniels will star in a laughable comedy-drama…

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P. and C. Dance Successful Function

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 5

As is usual with all functions organised by Katoomba P. and C. Association, the children's fancy dress ball at the Town Hall, last night…

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Juvenile Ball at Casino-de-luxe

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 5

Multi-colored streamers, glittering lights, a first-class orchestra, and a galaxy of youth and beauty made the night merry at the…

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Characters at California Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

A plain and fancy-dress dance was held at California boarding house on Friday. Mosdames McLean, Kinsella and Shannon were entrusted…

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Localism Ex-students Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 4

Saturday, June 26. is the date fixed for the next dance and social evening under the auspices of the ex-Students' Union of Katoomba High school…

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At the Hospital Concert

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 3

MERLE SMITH AND LILY GRIMSLEY Dancing the Minuet…

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