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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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