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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Two State Championships Come to Katoomba Further Successes by the Katoomba Boys' Band

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 1

At the Sydney Contest on Saturday, last, eight of the Katoomba Boys Band took part in solos and quartettes. The Eb Bass Championship of New…

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The Boys' Band Saturday Recitals

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 1

In reply to numerous enquiries made by business people and the many local residents and visitors concerning the absence of the band…

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Campfire Concert

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 4

Arrangements are now being made to hold a campfire concert in St. Aidan's Hall next month to defray the expenses of the scouts selected to visit…

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Boys' Band Recitals

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 1

The Katoomba Boys Band will give a band recital on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Echo Point. At 8 p.m. a specially selected programme will be…

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Juvenile Ball

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 4

The Juvenile Ball to be held in St. Aidan's Hall next Friday night will assist the Boy Scout 'plane on its long flight to Geneva…

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New Members Urgently Required for Boys' Band

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 2

The Katoomba Boys' Band is urgently in need of new recruits. New members are required immediately in order to fill the vacancies…

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Camp Fire Concert Tonight

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 4

Mr. Mont. Kippax, better known as the "Jack O' Clubs," the card trick wizard and juggler, has offered his services to the Scouts at their Camp Fire…

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Juvenile Ball To-Night

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 4

Blackheath Boy Scouts will conduct a Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball in St. Aidan's Hall to-night to help their plane on its way to Geneva. Special…

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An Impressive Service at the Embassy Theatre

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 1

The Commemoration of Anzac held in the Embassy Theatre, Katoomba, under the auspices of the R.S.S. & A.I. League and Katoomba Ministers' Fraternal, attracted an enormous crowd, many of which failed to gain admission…

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Katoomba Council Asks for a Little More Band Music Subsidy of £100 Again Voted By Council

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

At the request of Council, The Mayor and Town Clerk interviewed the Secretary and Treasurer of The Katoomba Boys' Band, when…

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Boys' Band at Hospital

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

The Katoomba Boys' Band will play on Sunday afternoon next at the Hospital. For this performance the boys will be in charge of Band…

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Dance To-night

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 4

The Scouts will hold their final Air Race functions tonight with a dance in the Masonic Hall, and a street stall tomorrow…

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Who Will Win? Plane Race Final Concert

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 4

The Red Cross will conclude the Geneva Air Race at a final concert in the Masonic Hall next Monday night, when the winners will be announced…

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Boys' Band Needs Recruits

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 1

Katoomba's Band requires boys urgently to fill the ranks, so that the reputation gained over many years'…

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Embassy Theatre Sells Prize Winning Ticket In Anzac House Appeal

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 1

One of the lucky envelopes sold at the Embassy Theatre for the Anzac House Appeal (No. A 19441) drew the 49th prize—a lady's handbag…

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High Class Concert

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 2

Some outstanding talent has been engaged for the concert to be held in the Masonic Hall on the 15th September. Reserve your seat early to avoid…

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Concert at Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 8

The committee of the Australian Comforts Fund at Wentworth Falls is making a strong effort in the State-wide Victory Girl contest in which a…

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Concerted Effort Wanted

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 7

The Second Victory Loan for £160,000,000 will open on September 26. It will close on October 31…

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Two Katoomba Band Boys are State Champions

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 1

The Katoomba boys who competed in the Mid-Winter Instrumental Solo and Party Competitions conducted by the N.S.W. Band Association in…

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Hospital Younger Set's Gala Night at The "Milrov" £70 Raised from Dance

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 1

A grand total of approximately £70 was netted by the B.M.D.A.M. Hospital Younger Set at their gala dance on Thursday, August 31st,…

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