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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

93 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 5

Nudists' Ball What a Party!

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 6

Behind drawn curtains, London's nudists held a party recently celebrating the opening of their new residential club in Crieklewood…

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Insulting Words At Michelago Dance Maximum Fine Imposed

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 3

Before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M., at the Cooma Police Court last Thursday Ernest J. Beadman pleaded guilty to a charge of using insulting words to a…

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Mongarlowe Parents and Citizens' Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The first dance to be held by the recently formed Mongarlowe Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the hall at Charley's Forest on…

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Royal Family Interested in Pictures

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

It is a well-known fact that the Royal Family are most interested in motion pictures, and many times are entertained at their residence by…

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P. & C .Central Library Ball Disappointing Attendance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The ball promoted by the recently formed District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations, formed for the purpose, of establishing a…

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Braidwood Public School Concert

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

All outstanding entertainment in the form of a pupils' conceit will be witnessed at the Literary Institute on Thursday, 4th May. Keep this…

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Band to Take Part at Canberra

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 1

Our Band will be providing the music for the National Service at Canberra this (Tuesday) morning, and for the Legacy Club’s service locally in the…

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Sutton Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

The long awaited Catholic Ball was held in the Sutton Hall on Friday last and expectations were equalled both socially and financially…

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"Braidwood Reunion Ball"

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

Braidwood people were assembled at the great "Reunion Ball," Which was held with sparkling splendour at the Paddington Town…

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Municipal Band at Canberra An Appreciation

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

On Tuesday I was privileged to see and near the Queanbeyan Band take part in the National Anzac Services at Canberra, and. along with many others…

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BraidWood Re-union Ball at Paddington Town Hall Another Striking Success

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

Over 400 ex-residents of Braidwood attended the ball organised by a joint committee of Braidwood people and members of the Paddington…

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Classical Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

Arrangements for the Band’s Concert the Triumph Theatre on Sunday night next have now been completed. When it is known that the concert will…

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Band Concert Successful Function

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

Citizens who missed Sunday night’s Band Concert lost one of the best entertainments of the year. The crowd was not as large as was expected, due…

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Michelago C.w.a. Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

On Friday night, 21st April, the Michelago Branch of the Country Women’s Association held its annual ball in the local hall…

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Anglican Ball Bright Social Function Debutantes Parade

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

The presentation of a group of six debutantes to Lady Whiskard. wife of Sir Geoffrey Whiskard. representative of the British Government…

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Local and General School Concert

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

Don't forget the excellent entertainment that is to be provided by the children of the public school in the Institute on Thursday night. A…

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Praise From Canberra Queanbeyan Band Lauded

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

“I desire to express to you and through you to the Conductor (Mr. Davis) and members, this Department’s…

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Crowded Hours Catholic Ball a Joyous Success Presentation of Debutantes

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

The Catholic Ball of 1939 will go down in the social calendar as one the most successful functions ever held in Queanbeyan, for a…

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School Concert a Huge Success

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 6

All available seating accommodation was taken at the Institute on Thursday night when the pupils at the public school gave a highly…

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Community Concert Vi .Large Audience Attends Enjoyable Function

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

The Band’s classical and community concert on. Sunday night provided entertainment of a high standard and proved most enjoyable to the audience…

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