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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1903

122 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 7

Oddfellows' Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 2

The annual ball in celebration of the anniversary of the Loyal Friendly Bros.' Lodge, G.U.O.O.F., was held at the Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday night last. There were about 40 couples present…

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Burra. Tennis Ball

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 June 1903 · page 2

MR. JAMES MOORE'S woolshed was the scene of great gaiety on Friday evening last, the occasion being a social in aid of the funds of the Burra Tennis Club. The…

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School of Arts Ball

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 June 1903 · page 2

THE ladies heartily responded to the appeal from the School of Arts committee and met as requested last Tuesday to arrange for collecting provisions for the ball…

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High-Class Scotch Concert

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 June 1903 · page 2

PROFESSOR F. M. MACKAY (the real MacKay) intends touring the southern districts with the National Scottish Concert Company, and Queanbeyan will be the first…

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Bachelors Ball

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 2

ON Friday last a highly successful ball was held at the residence of Mr. W. Feagon, Googongs. It was promoted by the Googongs bachelors, and,…

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Bachelors' Ball at Googongs. a Pleasant Gathering

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 2

FOR some days past the bachelor gentlemen in and around the vicinity of Googongs had been in active preparation for the Bachelors' Ball which, as previously advertised in the…

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School of Arts Ball. a Brilliant Success

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 2

FOR many years past the Annual Ball in aid of the Queanbeyan School of Arts has been looked upon as one of the most popular and enjoyable functions in the social…

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School of Arts' Ball and Juvenile Dance

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 23 June 1903 · page 2

UNDER the management of an influential committee of ladies and gentlemen the second ball in aid of the Queanbeyan School of Arts was negotiated and brought…

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Juvenile Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 24 June 1903 · page 3

ON Friday night a juvenile ball was held in the Protestant Hall and, like its predecessor, was in every respect a success. Dancing was merrily kept going till 11…

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Bungendore. Military Ball

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 30 June 1903 · page 2

ON last Friday night a most successful ball took place in the Temperance Hall, which was decorated in a most exquisite manner with flags, ferns, military…

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Military Ball at Bungendore

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 1 July 1903 · page 2

THE military ball at Bungendore on Friday night was a magnificent success, but as the usual custom of inviting the press was departed from our representative has…

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Miss Sylvia Blackston’s Concert Company

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1903 · page 2

From a notice in this issue it will be seen that the talented young lady Miss Sylvia Blackston with a selected Company will appear in the Literary Institute on Friday…

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The Hibernian Ball

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 2

Our readers will observe that the Hibernian Ball, which was inaugurated last year, and is intended to become an annual function, is announced to be held on…

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Miss Sylvia Blackston's Concert Company

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 2

WILL give an entertainment in the Temperance Hall, Queanbeyan, on Thursday evening next (vide advertisement.) Miss Blackston, who is a native of Moruya, the…

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The Band

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 15 July 1903 · page 2

THE Fire Brigade Brass Baud attracted a large crowd of people to the park on Sunday afternoon. In keeping with the desire expressed by the Borough Council on…

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Military Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 15 July 1903 · page 2

THE Military Ball, to be held under the auspices of the Queanbeyan Volunteer Rifle Club, fixed for Thursday night next, bids fair to be very successful, Mr. E. W…

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The Burra Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 15 July 1903 · page 2

THE ball in aid of the Burra church took place at the residence of Mr. W. Feagan on Friday night last and, as predicted, was a magnificent success, visitors being present…

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Military Ball

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2
Also in Queanbeyan Age

IT was very unfortunate for the Queanbeyan Civilian Rifle Club that on the occasion of its very first call upon the public for financial assistance the Fates…

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Dance at Majura

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

NOTWITHSTANDING the rumours circulated to the effect that this, event had been postponed, some fifteen couples put in an appearance at the residence of the popular…

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