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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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First Caledonian Ball

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 8

On Friday evening last the Blue Mountains Caledonian Society held its first Annual Ball, in the Katoomba Town Hall, and all who were fortunate…

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A New Theatrette To Be Opened In The Savoy Theatre Basement

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 1

IN a few weeks' time, children will be catered for by a specially constructed theatrette in the Savoy Theatre Basement. Carefully selected films suitable for the…

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Picture News Victory Theatre Refurnished

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 6

Not being satisfied with just bringing all the best pictures to the patrons of the Victory Theatre, the management has now refurnished the theatre…

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Anniversary Dance

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 8

The 25th Anniversary of the foundation of the Australian Communist Party will be held in the Katoomba. Town Hall on Saturday, October 6th…

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Masonic Peace Ball Social Event of Year

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 8

Echoes of the good old days and years rang out in the Katoomba Town Hall on Friday last, 28th September, when 250 Masons, their wives and friends, gathered on the memorable occasion of their first Ball in the Piping…

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Katoomba Junior Band

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 1

The Band was well received by an appreciative audience in Main and Katoomba Streets last Saturday, playing many new numbers under the…

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St. Bernard's College First Annual Ball

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 8

The Town Hall was filled to capacity on Friday night last for the First Annual Ball of the College, and what was considered the Ball…

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New Year's Eve at Blackheath Grand Ball Arrangements Made

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 6

At a meeting of representatives of the Rotary Club, Football Club, and Younger Set, preliminary arrangements for the Grand Ball on New Year's Eve were made. The outstanding feature of the Ball…

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Katoomba Junior Band

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 1

The boys and girls of the Katoomba Junior Band were congratulated on their performance by Mr. Roy C. Graham, of the N.S.W. Band Association,…

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Visit of Royal Air Force Band to Katoomba

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 1

The Local War Loan Committee has been fortunate in arranging a visit to Katoomba of the famous Band of the New Zealand Royal Air Force. Arrangements have been made for the Band to…

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Dance For Building Fund

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 2

THE Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women by the courtesy of Mrs. Bailey of Milroy, held their first dance for the…

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A Spectacular Recital by N.z. Airforce Band

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 1

On Tuesday last mountain residents and visitors welcomed the New Zealand Airforce Band at Katoomba Railway Square, and witnessed a performance by this magnificent body of musicians that will live in their…

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Band in the Park

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 1

Combined bands and visiting vocal artists from Portland and Lithgow will provide a programme of music in Kingsford Smith Park, Katoomba, at…

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Liberty Theatre, Leura

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 1

Commencing on Wednesday, 28th November, the Liberty Theatre, Leura, will be screening every Wednesday in addition to the Saturday programme…

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Dance Tonight

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 6

Another dance in aid of the Blackheath Baby Health Centre will be held in the Masonic Hall, Blackheath to-night. Proceeds from this dance will…

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Katoomba Junior Band

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 8

On Saturday last the band played at the showground for the first meeting of the Katoomba Trotting Club, and was well received during the…

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Victory Theatre

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1945 · page 6

Until lighting and power restrictions are modified. The Victory Theatre will be closed…

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Practice Room Wanted by the Katoomba Band

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1945 · page 8

Katoomba Junior Band, which has been working under extreme difficulties during recent years, needs a building of its own in…

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