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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

93 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 5

The National Theatre

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

A City Resident writes:—'On a recent trip through the country within a hundred miles of Sydney I passed a number of town and village…

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Bungendore Red Cross Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

The annual ball organised by the members of the local branch of the Red Gross Society was held in the Federal Hall recently. Although the attendance…

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Municipal Band Playing Strength Increasing

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

The playing strength of our Band is on the up grade. Eight new players having been placed during the last few weeks. Another four are expected next…

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A Dangerous Game Dance Hall Perils

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 2

We had idea dancing was such a dangerous pastime. We have been informed that one of Braidwood’s crack players was unable to strip in the…

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Of Local Interest Legacy Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

The annual Legacy Club Ball will be held to-night in St. Gregory’s Hall. ANOTHER DONOR. The name of Mr. J. T. Moore,…

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School Sport Basket Ball on Park

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

Mr. J. W. R. Timbs, deputy headmaster of the Q.I.H.S., wrote to the Municipal Council asking the Council to construct three basket ball grounds…

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Legacy Club Ball Ex-Service Men Celebrate

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

In a ballroom strikingly decorated for the occasion the Queanbeyan Legacy Club on Friday night held its annual ball. With palms and…

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Militia Notes “B” Coy, 3rd Bn. Annual Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 4

Preparations for the annual ball are well in hand and this year’s effort promises to be far superior to any of those that have gone before. An…

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Mililia Notes Annual Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

There have been many balls this season, but the Military Ball to be held in St. Gregory’s Hall on the 14th July promises to surpass them all in every…

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When Ladies Meet Blows Struck at Dance Man Acquitted of Assault

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 3

Harold McGlynn, labourer, of 3 George Street, Queanbeyan was the defendant in a case heard at the Queanbeyan Police Court last…

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Church of England Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 2

The annual C. of E. ball, to be held in the National Theatre on Thursday night, promises to be one of the social successes of the year…

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When Ladies Meet Slows Struck at a Dance a Hectic Night

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 3

Harold McGlynn, labourer, of 3 George Street, Queanbeyan, was the defendant in a case beard at the Queaubeyan Police Court last Friday…

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Ambulance Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 2

The annual ball held at Major's Creek on Friday night last in aid of the Goulburn District Ambulance was an unqualified success, a profit…

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Bungendore Scouts Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 2

The annual ball, held recently in the Federal Hall under the auspices of the Boy Scouts’ Association, was very successful. As a result of this effort about…

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A Defence Plan for Farmers Will Surplus Growths Be Wasted? Concerted Action Advocated

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

After the breaking of a dry spell, such as was experienced in the Eastern States only a few months ago, there is an unfortunate tendency to…

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Church of England Ball Outstanding Success

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 7

The annual Church of England tall, held at the National Theatre on Thursday night last, was a huge success, easily upholding its…

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Military Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 3

The annual ball held by the Bungendore Light Horse Troop was, both socially and financially a pronounced success. It was a representative gathering…

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Bungendore Light Horse Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 7

The annual ball held by the Bungendore Light Horse Troop was a pronounced success, both socially and financially. There was a…

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Of Local Interest Hospital Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 1

The Hospital Ball will take place in the Parish Hall, Crawford Street, to-night. NOTICE TO OWNERS…

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£40 PROFIT Successful Ambulance Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 3

A profit of £40 is expected from the dance organised by the Staff of J. B, Young Pty. Ltd. in aid of Queanbeyan Ambulance and held last Wednesday…

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