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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

139 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 7

Euchre Party and Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

St. Bede's Hall was filled with a big and happy crowd on Tuesday night last (St. Patrick's Night), the occasion being a euchre party and dance…

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Band Social at Tharwa

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 1

A very enjoyable social was held at Tharwa Hall on Saturday night last. Quite a number of Queanbeyan folk made the journey. Mr. R. Beecher…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

The first all-talkie produced in this theatre attracted a full house on Saturday night. In addition to comedy and musical numbers, the…

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Poultry Club’s Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

The dance in the Parish Hall on 1st April, was a big success. and members of the Pouitry Club are to be congratulated in bringing the event off so…

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In Aid of the Band Euchre Party and Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

The West Queanbeyan Hall was crowded out on Wednesday night, when the West Queanbeyan Ladies’ Sports Club held an euchre party and dance,…

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The Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 2

A great crowd turned out for the dance at night and the night was a very enjoyable one. The chief event was the declaring of the winner of the…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 7

Another all-talkie programme was presented at this theatre on Saturday night to a good house. This consisted of two dramas, "The…

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Star Theatre “Fair Warning”

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 3

George O'Brien, who, in his recent pictures, has portrayed the role of an outlaw, by circumstance rather than by choice, enacts a new role in “Fair…

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P.A.F.S. DANCE Q.M.C.C. Members Attend

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

On Tuesday night last, an invitation was accepted from the P.A.F. Society, to their dance, and Q.M.C.C. boys rolled up well but they are very shy, these…

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Movie News Special Service from Paramount Studios “The Queanbeyan Age” Better Pictures Constant Aim of Producers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 4

Constant improvements and refinements are being made in motion picture production and projection of which the public receives the benefit without…

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Rover Scouts’ Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

Rover Scouts held a dance in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night last. It was a juvenile affair- until 10.30 p.m., and the adults went on till 1 a.m. A…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 7

Next Saturday and Monday nights the management will screen the record-breaking English laughterpiece, "Rookery Nook," with talkie shorts…

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Dance Orchestras

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 1

Sir.—It is to be regretted that our local committees, or some at least, who are responsible for the engagement of orchestras for our dances and balls,…

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Band Auxiliary Formed

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 1

There was quite a large attendancse at the meeting this week, to form the Band Auxiliary, and those present entered enthusiastically into the spirit of…

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Dance Orchestras

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

Sir,—“Verb. Sap’s” statement to the effect that local orchestras can provide “as good, if not better” music, is a matter of opinion. I, for one, do not think so…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

It the reproduction of the all talkie pictures at this theatre is not as near perfection as it is possible to make it the fault is not the…

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Band—it's in Braidwood

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

Coming, Friday, 8th May, to the National Theatre, when what is expected to be one. of the highest—class dunce bands ever heard in Braidwood…

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Dance Orchestras

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 1

Sir.—In your last issue I noticed a reply to my letter re the above. It appears to me that the writer is a new chum amongst us, otherwise he would…

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Dance Music

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 1

Sir,—I would like to utilize some of your valuable space to reply to “Younger Set,” who is-guilty of exaggeration, to say the least. “Younger Set” is…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 2

The bright particular feature of last Saturday night's programme at this theatre was the production of the English comedy. "Rookery Nook."…

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