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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Church of England Ball One of the Most Successful Yet Held

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 6

Despite bitterly cold weather and the fact that the district had almost been bled white by a succession of calls for all manner of purposes, the…

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Church of England Ball a Pronounced Success

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 July 1941 · page 1

The Star Theatre was a scene of gaiety last Friday night when the annual ball in aid of the Queanbeyan Church of England eventuated. This…

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Hospital Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the above on Thursday night last, organised by Mrs. M. Whitefield, visitors being present from Reidsdale,…

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“Strike Up the Band”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 2

Streamlined song hits and ancient [?] that evcke hilarious laughter, comedy, romance of youth, and heart [?] are all combined in “Strike Up…

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Municipal Band Annual Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 July 1941 · page 1

The attendance was smaller than usual at the annual meeting of the Queanbeyan Municipal Band, held last night, the President, Mr. R. J. S. Fallick,…

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Araluen Notes Successful Dance

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

The dance held in the Araluen Hall on Saturday night in aid of the R.C. Building Fund brought to a successful conclusion weeks of untiring work…

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Annual Catholic Ball Debutantes Presented

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 1

The Star Theatre presented a happy scene on Friday night when the annual ball in aid of the Queanbeyan Catholic Church was held. Each side of…

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PRESENTATION To Band Sergeant

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 1

At the committee meeting of the Municipal Band on Wednesday night Mr. George Phillips was made the recipient of a valuable pen and pencil…

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New Dance Hall at the Institute

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 2

It transpired at the Institute meeting on Thursday night that the local Diggers were waiting until the improvements had been carried out to…

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Araluen Notes Red Cross Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 2

A dance was held in the local hall on Saturday night in order to augment the funds of the Araluen branch of the Red Cross. The. function…

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Patriotic Ball at Major's Creek

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 2

There was a splendid attendance at the patriotic ball on July 25 organised by the G.U.O.O.F., the nett proceeds being £23/13/6, which must be…

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Jazz Band

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 1

For the first time in history Michclago possesses a jazz band; it is called the Iron Miners’ Band. They have played at several functions here of late…

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Red Cross Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Red Cross ball in the Institute on Wednesday night last. Organised by Mrs. P. Sebbens, the function was…

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A Business Flock in Paramount Pictures

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

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P.m.g. Ball Well Patronised

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

The Star Theatre on Friday night presented a very gay scene, on the occasion of the first P.M.G. Ball in aid Red Cross Funds…

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Magic Ray Gives Unique Pictures of Air War in the Black Out

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 4

Unique records are being made of incidents in the air war, on Britain thanks to a device perfected by British inventors. Even at midnight it is now…

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Queen Competition Successful Dance at Naas

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

A very successful dance, organised by Miss Tong, was held last Saturday night at Naas, in a woolshed kindly loaned free of charge by Mr, Hugh…

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Fancy Dress Ball Successful Function Benefits Hospital by Nearly £20

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

Despite decidedly unfavourable weather (heavy rain fell during the early part of the night) and the fact that another function had been…

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Local and General Convent Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 1

The committee or the Queanbeyan Convent Ball, which is to be held on Thursday night in the Star Theatre, has made all arrangements for a most…

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Araluen Notes Hall Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 2

A dance in aid of the hall tunas was held on Saturday night. Owing to several reasons, including sickness petrol rationing weather condition…

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