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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

52 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 3

Sutton New Year's Night Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 1

The dance on New Year's Night in the. Sutton Hall proved a very enjoyable entertainment for all who managed to get there. The afternoon was…

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Bungendore Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

The concert held in St. Mary’s Parish Hall recently was a most successful and enjoyable function. As a result of this effort the church funds…

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Country Women's Association Xmas Eve Dance Realises £15

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in, the Rest Room oh Saturday afternoon, the branch having decided not to go into recess this…

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Municipal Band

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 1

At a general meeting of the Municipal Band last night Mr. F. E. Foster, who had capably held the office some years back, was nominated for the…

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A Grand Night Dance at Lower Ara[?] in. aid of Catholic Church B[?]

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 3

On Friday night, February 14th, a Very successful dance was held in Mr. Herbert's barn at Lower Araluen in aid of the. Araluen R.O. Church…

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After the Ball Man Faces Two Charges in Police Court

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 1

At the Braidwood Police Court on Thursday Herbert Joseph McGrath was charged with (1) having been found drunk in a public place, to wit,…

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Pictures for Patriotic Fund

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 1

Next Tuesday, March 25th, at the Star Theatre, by courtesy of Messrs. W. B. Freebody Pty. Ltd., the romantic musical masterpiece, “Maytime,” will…

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Show Ball Most Successful Function Yet Held in Pavilion

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 6

Braidwood Show Society's 1941 patriotic ball was the brightest and most successful function held in the pavilion since it was rebuilt some…

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Far West Concert

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

Braidwcod people are in for a treat next Friday night, when a party of leading Sydney artists give one of their popular concerns in the…

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War West Concert

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

A crowded house greeted the concert given by Sydney artiste in the Literary Institute on Friday night in aid of the Far West Children Health…

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School Concert

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 2

Before lunch a concert was given at St. Bede's by the school children, at which the Bishop and all the visiting priests were present. The hall…

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Country Women's Association Far West Concert Realises Over £21

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Braidwood branch of the above was held in the Rest Room on Thursday, April 10th, instead of the second Saturday, on…

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Free Screening of Motion Pictures By Health Department Everybody Welcome

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 1

The education of the public in safeguarding their health is a matter of great national importance, especially in times of stress, such as the present…

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Free Pictures On Health Subjects

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

Next Tuesday in the Paris[?] hall there will be a free screening of pictures by the Health Department. “Man versus Microbe” is a striking…

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Braidwood Reunion Ball a Huge Success

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

The fourth Annual Reunion Ball, which was held in the Paddington Town Hall on Wednesday, 23rd April, was the usual success, and was…

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Ambulance Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 2

This function, held at Major's Creek on Friday night last, was a great success, both socially and financially, about £24 being the nett result—surely…

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Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 1

A very successful dance, organised by Mrs. J. Collins, was held in the Araluen Hall on 10th inst. in aid of R.C. funds. As a result £20 was…

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Catholic Ball Another Big Social Success

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 2

Though hardly as successful financially as last year's function, the 1941 Catholic ball on Tuesday night was nevertheless highly enjoyable, fully…

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Church of England Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 2

The committee of the ball wish to draw attention to the advertisement appearing in this issue. The date of the ball has been altered from…

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Legacy Club Ball Large Crowd Present

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 1

The annual ball of the Queanbeyan Legacy Club was held in the Star Theatre on Friday night last, and once again proved very popular with…

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