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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

107 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 6

The Late Convent Concert

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1926 · page 2

At the social in St. Bede's Hall on ' Friday night Father Vaughan announced on behalf of the Sisters that the gross returns from the re…

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Hospital Dance

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

A very successful social in aid of the Queanbeyan District Hospital was held in the Cuppacumbalong woolshed on the 19th December, 1925, the…

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Juvenile Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

The juvenile ball, organised by the gardeners in Ryrie Park, which was held in the Institute on Thursday night last, was a great social…

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Theatre at Canberra

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 4

The Federal Capital Commission, which is just constructing the new Australian Capital, has plenty on its hands just now, and it will therefore…

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"Movie" Patrons Taxed Premier Lang Wants £100,000 for Pictures Public Will Suffer

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 5

The Bill rushed through the State Parliament by Premier Lang. imposing approximately £100,000 new taxation upon the motion picture…

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Queanbeyan Town Band

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Queanbeyan Band was held in the Odd-fellows' Hall, Crawford Street, last night, and there was a large…

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CORRESPONDENCE [We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed by correspondents.] Band's Voluntary Services Not Recognised. (To the Editor.)

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

Sir,—Allow me, through your valuable columns to express my disapproval of the Hospital Committee's actions in drawing up their annual…

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Cricketers' Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 2

Braidwood Cricket Club held a wonderfully successful social in the institute on Thursday night last. There was an attendance of over 40…

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Queanbeyan Town Band Secretary's Annual Report

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 4

The following report and balancesheet were presented at the annual meeting of Queanbeyan Town Band held last week:—…

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QUEANBEYAN - Canberra Advocate Incorporating the "Queanbeyan Leader." Thursday, February 4, 1926. Marie Narelle Concert

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 3

The music lovers of Queanbeyan are promised a rare treat on Wednesday, the 10th February, at the Star Theatre, where Madam Marie Narelle,…

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Marie Narelle Concert

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 3

It is a welcome announcement that we are to be given opportunity on hearing that. great singer Marie Narelle. It is. said that those who…

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Theatre Site for Canberra

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 3

Messrs Woodgers & Calthorpe report having sold yesterday on behalf of the Federal Commission the first leasehold reserved for picture show…

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Marie Narelle's Concert

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

Marie Narelle, the Queen of Irish Song, was greeted by a large audience in St. Gregory's Hall last night, on her return visit to Queanbeyan…

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Riot in Theatre Audience Enraged

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 3

All amazing scene occurred at the Abbey Theatre. Dublin, when Sean O'Casey's play. "Plough and tho Stars," dealing with the recent…

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Benefit Dance

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 3

The benefit dance held at Westridge Hall on January 29th was most successful, the sum of £70/6/6 being netted. The expenses were…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 2

The euchre party and dance in aid of Miss Pritchard's Queen Candidature at the forthcoming St. Gregory's Bazaar, though not largely patronised,…

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The Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 6

The ball on Thursday night attracted a good attendance, although not nearly as large as last year's function. The hall was artistically…

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The Show. Smoke Concert

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

On Wednesday night the judges were entertained at a smoke concert at the Institute. The president, Mr. L. Chapman, occupied the chair…

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The Braidwood Band

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 2

This band, after a long period of inaction, has been resuscitated, and made two appearances at the Show and races last week. Although it…

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Queanbeyan Age Tuesday, March 16, 1926 Charles Rolfe's Concert

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 2

Mr. Charles Rolfe, the well-known Cooma baritone, who is to give a concert in St. Gregory's Hall on 23rd instant, left Sydney in 1913, touring…

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