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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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

Wattle Park Band of Hope

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last, 29th April, the first Band of Hope meeting of the sessions, for the year, was held at Wattle Park, in the School Hall…

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Municipal Band

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

The usual monthly committee meeting of the Municipal Band was held in the bandroom on Wednesday evening and was well attended by…

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Grand Gala Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

Despite the heavy rain a good crowd assembled at the National Theatre to dance to the music of Freddie Butler and his Band-its last Friday…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

Two fine all-talkie pictures were presented at this theatre on Saturday night. On One "The Melody Man," dealt with the history of a composer…

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Farewell Dance and Euchre Party

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 1

On Friday last, a most enjoyable and successful euchre party and dance was held in the Triumph Hall. This was a send-off from the West Queanbeyan…

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ORCHESTRA v. “Local Stuff”

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

Sir,—Permit me to reply to H.H., of Kingston, Canberra. There is not the slightest doubt about the amusing part the letter of H.H. He says “with so…

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At the Star Theatre “Canaries Sometimes Sing”

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

“Rockery Nook,” “On Approval”, and now “Canaries Sometimes Sing,” the latest British Dominions’ laugh success, coming to the Star Theatre on Saturday,…

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Big Cup Dance! Presentation of Q.M.C.C. Cup

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

The Social Committee have instructed their printers to (as Capt. Campbell will have it) “make” an order handbills, in connection with the Cup dance…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 3

The presentation of the talkie picture featuring John McCormack in "Song of My Heart" was responsible for filling the National Theatre on…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

"The Aviator" film at the National Theatre on Saturday night provided enough thrills to suit even the most voracious devotee of sensationalism…

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Successful Dance for Clothing Children of Unemployed

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

The dance in aid of the Unemployed Clothing Fund, organised by Mrs. C. Byrne, was held in the Triumph Hall last Friday night and despite the…

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Dance at Tharwa

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

On Saturday night last, a most enjoyable and successful dance was held in Tharwa Hall. The proceeds were in aid the Catholic Debt Fund. It was quite…

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Hospital Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

For the Hospital Ball, on Tuesday night, the interior of the Parish Hall was quite transformed with an embellishment of festoons of pink roses, looped…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 2

Two fine all-talkie films were released at this theatre on Saturday night. Monte Blue in "From Head-quarters" provided any amount of…

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Motor Cycling Q.M.C.C. Doings and Notes of Interest By "Two-port" the Cup Dance Q.M.C.C. Members Make Merry

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 4

The Crawford Hall was the scene of the Q.M.C.C. Cup dance last Friday night. The object of the function was to provide an affair, whereby the Club…

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Concert and Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

The concert and dance were held in the Literary Institute at night. There was a large attendance, but again the crowd was not as large as…

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Bungendore Catholic Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 2

On King’s Birthday night, the dance, promoted by the R.C. community, and known as the Mad Hatter’s Dance, took place in the Federal Hall and was…

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Dawson-Hambourg Concert Postponed Until August

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 2

Owing to the unprecedented success of the Sydney season necessitating five additional concerts being given, and the fact that the New Zealand tour…

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Convent Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 1

The annual Convent Ball, held in St. Gregory’s Hall last Friday night, was most successful, over 100 couples being present. The hall decorations of blue…

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Impromptu Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 1

Quite a let of interest is being taken in the concert, in aid of the Comforts Fund, to be held next Wednesday in the Federal Hall. Mrs. R. Lundie, the…

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