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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

62 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 4

Jembaicumbene's Record Effort Woolshed Dance Realises £110 for Patriotic Funds

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

By its wonderful effort on Saturday night the little village of Jembaicumbene must surely have established a record by returning over £110 as its…

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Play and Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 3

Last Tuesday night the Parish Hall was well filled on the occasion of the presentation of a three-act comedy. “Where Ignorance is Bliss.” by the…

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Annual Catholic Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 1

The annual Catholic Ball was held in the Star Theatre last evening, and was again a highly successful function, over 400 dancers being present…

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Local and General Cabaret Dance at Araluen

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 2

A reminder is given of the Cabaret Dance at Araluen on Wednesday, 21st August, when patrons will be given one of the best evening's…

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Lodge Patriotic Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 2

The social and euchre party in aid of the Patriotic Fund, organised by the members of the Braidwood branch of the G.U.O.O.F., was held in the…

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Brilliant Function Second Police Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 1

The recently remodelled Star Theatre on Friday night last presented a brilliant spectacle on the occasion of the second Police Ball…

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Patriotic Concert Excellent Programme

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 3

There was an excellent attendance in the Institute on Wednesday night , at the concert organised by Mrs. M. Whitfield in aid of patriotic funds…

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Theatre Gown Worn by Paulette Goddard a Paramount Star

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 4

Fashion calls this a "Theatre Gown" Designed exclusively for the personal wardrobe of Paulette Goddard, Paramount star opposite Bob Hope in "The…

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The Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 6

The ball at night, held in the showground pavilion, was a tribute in keeping with the cause which it represented. As a sequel to the sports of…

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The Famous Police Orchestra

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 6

Some interesting particulars of the above crack band, which is to appear at Braidwood on October 24 to supply the music for the big Police &…

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Woolshed Dance Jembaicumbene Raises Another £23

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 3

Despite the fact that only six weeks have elapsed since the Jembaicumbene folk handed In the record sum of something like £110 as their…

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Fancy Dress Ball Hospital Benefits by £10

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 3

The recent ball promoted by Mrs. Whitfield, though not quite as successful as that lady would have liked, was nevertheless a most enjoyable…

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Police & Citizens' Ball Braidwood & District Police Make Substantial Contribution to War Victims Fund Over £123 in Hand

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 3

The ball in the showground pavilion on Thursday night last in aid of Great Britain's Civilian War Victim Fund, promoted by Braidwood and…

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Blowing Britain’s Trumpets English Concertinas Rule the World

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

When, to the blare of trumpets, the German troops marched into Paris the chances are ten to one that the trumpets themselves were made in…

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Bungendore Convent Ball Efforts

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 2

Convent ball funds will benefit to the extent of about £16 as the result of a euchre party and dance and a tennis tournament held recently…

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Greater Union Theatres Success Australian -Movie Company Shows Huge Uplift British Pictures Help

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 2

News on the Sydney Stock Exchange that Greater- Union Theatres. Pty Ltd: Had. "made some £43,000 in 10 months of trading was most welcome. This…

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Bungendore Convent Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 2

The annual Convent Ball, held in: the Federal Hall on the 8th inst., was a most successful function. The doortakings amounted to about £35…

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Catholic Ball at Major's Creek

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 2

The annual "ball at Major's Creek on Friday night last, in spite of the boisterous weather, "was Quite a success, and even though it did not come…

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Diggers' Ball Highly Enjoyable Function

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 2

Though the attendance at the Diggers' Ball, promoted by the Braidwood Sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., held in the Show Pavilion on…

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Local and General Hospital Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 2

A reminder is given readers of the Hospital. Ball on Wednesday, 27th November, in the showground pavilion. This should be one of the best nights…

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