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, 1945

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

P. & C. Dance at Mongarlowe

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 2

The dance which took place in the Charley's Forest Hall on Friday, 10th August, was a most enjoyable function and financially very Successful, a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. Bede's Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 2

The monthly dance organised for Wednesday, 15th August, was crowded. Falling due on the first night of victory, it was a sparkling function…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Victory Ball Braidwood Celebrates

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 2

Braidwood and district "went to town" in a big way at the Victory Ball held in the National Theatre on Thursday night. The relief and joy…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Band and Scouts Wish to Build

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 2

An application was before the Queanbeyan Municipal Council at its meeting on Friday night, from Scoutmaster Ray Morton, on behalf…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death Dance of Caucasus Desperate Policy

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 4

History is repeating itself. The rush to the Causasus in the last war held out no hope of victory for Germany, nor does it in this. Such is the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

“Stars of the Air.” Story of Bob Gibson and His Dance Band

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 September 1945 · page 3

BOB GIBSON’S Band has been placed under special engagement to the A.B.C. for a regular weekly dance-band spot. Its…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

St. Bede's Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 2

The monthly dance and euchre party held in St. Bede's Hall on Wednesday night, though not as well attended as usual, was a most enjoyable…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Charley's Forest Ambulance Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 1

This effort organised by Mesdames Stan and Bob Williams was held in the Charley's Forest hall on Friday and resulted in the grand sum or…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Catholic Ball Nerriga's Fine Effort

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 2

Held at Nerriga on September 8, this annual function was most successful, both socially and financially. The hall was filled to capacity,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

C.w.a Birthday Highly Successful Ball at Major's Creek

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 1

The Major's Creek C.W.A. held its seventh birthday ball in the local hall on Friday, 8th September, and members are indeed very proud of their…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sutton Successful Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 September 1945 · page 3

A very pleasant time was spent in the Sutton Hall on Friday night last where a dance was held in aid of hall funds and debentures still owing…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Grand Band

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 2

Allan Powell's well-known dance tend, which had been specially engaged for Tuesday night's big welcome home to returned soldiers and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Victory Ball Happy Function

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 1

The Victory Ball arranged by the Queanbeyan and Yarrowlumla Shire Patriotic and War Fund Committee, to mark the end of a special £500…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 2

This is the very first time we will hold a Police Ball, and the event will take place at the Bredbo Hall on the 26th inst. All locals are giving this…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Michelago Church of England Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 2

The grand annual Church of England Ball will take place here on Saturday night, 13th inst. This function is always a great sucess. The success…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Welcome Home Next Function in National Theatre on November 6

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the Welcome Home Committee was held on Saturday afternoon. In the absence of the President, Mr. J. Grigg, who was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. Bede's Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 2

A dance and euchre party in aid of bazaar funds was held in the literary Institute on Wednesday evening. Mesdames E. L. Roberts and Paul…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Notes and News Special Dance Band

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1945 · page 2

The music for toe forthcoming police ball in Braidwood is going to provide dancers with one of the finest treats they have had for years. For…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 2

At the Police Ball to be held in the Star Theatre on Thursday next, there will be a waltzing competition for a prize of £3/3/-. Fred., Lawler’s…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and General the Big Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 2

Unexcelled entertainment is promised at the big Police Ball in the National Theatre on Wednesday next, 3[?]t October, in aid of the War…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →