Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

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

New Year's Eve Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 January 1943 · page 2

The dance and social in aid of the Literary Institute, held in that hall on New Year's Eve, was well attended, about 180 people being present…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albury Dance Girls Criticised

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 2

Mr. J. King, of Perth (W.A.), a member of the Australian fighting forces, writes as follows to the editor of the “Albury Banner”:—“This is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Aubury Dance Girls Criticised

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 2

Mr. J. King, of Perth (W.A.), a member of the Australian fighting forces, writes as follows to the edder of the "Albury Banner:— "This is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

RATION-SENSE Worn Patricia Morison in Paramount Pictures

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

A BOLERO JACKET SUIT designed by Edith Head for Patricia Morison to wear in her latest Paramount picture, "Are Husbands Necessary." The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Street Drinking at Bowral Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 3

Dancing is a thirsty pastime in mid-summer, and when Alexander Russell and Jack Missingham stepped outside a Bowral dance hall and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Michelago Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 March 1943 · page 3

It is quite a long time since we had a dance here, however the spell will be broken on Friday night next when the annual St. Patrick’s…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Here and There Show Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1943 · page 2

This function in the big pavilion was probably the most successful yet held there. It certainly attracted a larger attendance than any previous…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. Patrick's Night Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 2

The annual dance held in St. Bede's Hall on Wednesday night was most enjoyable and financially successful, resulting in a profit of over…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bungendore Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 March 1943 · page 3

The annual St. Patrick’s night dance in aid of St. Mary’s Parish funds was held in the Federal Hall, Bungendore, and was one of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Red Cross Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 1

Taking advantage of a visit to Queanbeyan Mr. Nick Leon suggested a concert in aid of local Red Cross funds. The concert will be…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Red Cross Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 April 1943 · page 1

In an excellent and varied programme of vocal and instrumental items a crowded house enjoyed the programme presented in the Parish,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Ambulance Ball a Huge Success

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 3

The Ambulance Ball held in the Show Pavilion on Wednesday night week was well attended, a crowd of over 300 being present. These…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

“Orchestra Wives ”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 April 1943 · page 2

There is something new in the way of cinema musicals, and just to prove it, 20th Century-Fox bring to the Star Theatre on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Catholic Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 1

The Annual Catholic Ball, held in the Parish Hall. Queanbeyan, last night attracted a crowd almost too large for the hall, Amongst those…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

“You Were Never Lovelier” Tuneful Dance Hit

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 2

Rita Hayworth’s luscious beauty, Fred Astaire’s exciting rhythm, Jerome Kern’s sensational songs these are the delightful…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Catholic Ball Successful Function

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1943 · page 3

The annual Catholic ball was held in the National Theatre last Wednesday. The committee for the first time in the history of the ball insured…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Carnival Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 2

The big ball in the Showground pavilion on Saturday night, which was attended by about 330 people, was a magnificent success from all points of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big New Dance Hall at Institute

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1943 · page 2

The repairs now In progress at the institute are long overdue. When completed these will make the dance hall one of the best and most…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Church of England Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 2

The dance organised by Messrs. R. Hill and T. McGreevy and held in St. Andrew's Ball on Wednesday night, 9th June, attracted a fair crowd of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Braidwood Girl Makes Debut at Butterfly Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1943 · page 2

On Monday, night, 14th June, St. Patrick's Hall. Goulburn, was transformed into a scene of colour and gaiety, with masses of streamers and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →