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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Municipal Band

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

Apparently there is a faint hope that the Municipal Rand will he reorganised, if one may judge from the following report from the General…

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Municipal Staff Ball

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

Probably the most enjoyable dance of the year is the Council staff's ball, and last Friday night's event was in keeping with those that went before…

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Current Topics Popular Girl Dance Tonight

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

The main attraction on the social programme is the dance at the California in aid of Miss Audrey Chappie's candidature in the…

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News of the Mountains District Blackheath News Successful Concert

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

By far the most successful entertainment given by the Blackheath Dramatic and Orchestral Society, was staged on Thursday night last…

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Big Party of Visitors on Sunday R.s.l. and 2[?]E Excursion Open[?]air Concert at Echo Point

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

Several train loads of visitors from the metropolis are expected to arrive at Katoomba next Sunday morning. The…

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Springwood Theatre

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 2

W. Woodrick's theatre at Springwood is being entirely remodelled and re-designed. Above is a sketch of the new front which is being designed in Continental modern style, especially suitable for Neon land floodlighting. Spacious new vestibule will be provided, and the…

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Will the Band Be Reformed?

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 1

Mr. G.R. Cannon, ex-secretary of the Band, wrote offering certain suggestions in the event of a new Band being formed…

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Buffs' Dance for the Far West Scheme

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 2

The Buffs.' socials always attract dancers in large numbers, especially when announced in aid of charity. All recent funds from…

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Let's Go Cossiping Debut at Masonic Ball

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 2

Among the sixty-six debutantes who took part in the very impressive ceremony at the Sydney Masonic Ball last week, was Miss…

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Adding to Popularity California Dance for Miss Audrey Chapple

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 1

Once again Katoomba residents revealed a liking for being demonstrated in elegant fashion how beneficial to charity and social life are…

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Local Crooners' Competition Jimmy Lind and Gordon Peake Qualify for Final Big Crowd Attend "Night Owls" Dance

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 1

Crowds came from all sections of the mountains to be present at the first Crooners' dance of the "Night Owls,"…

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Railway Band Open to Engagement

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 August 1936 · page 1

Reporting on the result of the 2U.E. excursion to Katoomba last Sunday, Alderman C. Benson said he had interviewed the secretary of…

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Blackheath Theatre Re-opening This

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 2

Blackheath Theatre management announces the re-opening of Blackheath Theatre for the season this Saturday, August 15…

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Club Dance

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

Members of the Leura Golf Club are holding a dance and bridge evening at the club house on the evening of August 15. The central…

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Blackheath Theatre Attractions

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

Saturday, August 15: "UNDER TWO FLAGS," with Rouald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen, and Rosalind Russell…

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Blackheath Theatre Re-opening

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

On this Saturday (August 15), Blackheath Theatre will re-open for the new season and will present the magnificent film version of…

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Mount Victoria News Second Annual Ball

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

The Mount Victoria Public Hall second annual ball, which took place last Friday, August 7, was a very successful function. Although…

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Local Girls in Crooning Competition Big Crowd at "Night Owls" Dance

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 1

Despite a typical Katoomba westerly wind, on Tuesday night, fully two hundred dancers crowded "The…

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Blackheath Soldiers' Club Popular Dance Masonic Hall To-morrow Night (Friday) August 14 Gaining Favour. "Mad Hatter's Night" Lawson Diggers' and Literary Institute

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

The organising committee of the above desires to extend their thanks and appreciation of the support afforded by dance enthusiasts, who…

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Buff's Dance

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 2

The Buff's Social Club are holding their usual dance at the Masonic Hall on [Saturday night Everyone enjoys their dances--there is always a sociable crowd…

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