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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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

Goulburn Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 September 1948 · page 3

As advertised in this issue a grand ball will be held to the Recreation Hall, Goulburn, on Friday, 24th September, when the new hall will be officially…

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Sutton Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

On Friday night last the Sutton Hall was the scene of a Very happy gathering, the occasion being the dance promoted by Mesdames P. A…

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Bungendore C. W. A. Blue & Gold Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

The Annual C. W. A. Blue and Gold Ball was held in the Federal Hall Bungendore, last Friday night, and was well patronised as visitors came…

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Convent Ball Monsignor Devine Receives Debutantes at Brilliant Function

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

The National Theatre, under the direction of Miss Sutherland, was, as would be expected, decorated in excellent taste for the Convent Ball on…

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Grand Ball, Goulburn

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 2

As advertised in this Issue, a grand ball will be held at Goulburn on Friday next, when the Recreation Hall, which has accommodation for 3,000…

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Stars of the Air Australian Jazz Band

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 4

THE seven exuberant young men who go by the name of Graeme Bell and His Australian Jazz Band completed a musical…

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C.w.a. Ball Bungenbore C.w.a.'s Huge Success Branch's Activities

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 1

The annual C.W.A. Blue and Gold Ball was held In the Federal Hall on Friday night, 10th September, and was well patronised, visitors coming from…

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Ambulance Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 3

The annual Ambulance dance was held at Nerriga on Saturday night, when one of the best night's entertainment for many years was held to…

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Ambulance Ball Meeting

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 2

A very successful meeting was held in the Ambulance Station on Thursday day night, 16th September. There were present Messrs. K. Macdonald,…

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Notes and News Chased Golf Ball Five Miles!

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 3

The feud between Darwin golfers and kleptomaniac hawks reached breaking point recently. Hawks have stolen dozens of bails in the past few…

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Rumpus at Dance Captain's Flat Men Before the Court

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 3

Two Captain's Flat men, William Robert Marmont and Michael Donoghce, were charged at Braidwood Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday, before…

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War Memorial Hall Concert at Bateman's Bay (Contributed)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 2

A concert in aid of the War Memorial Fund, held on 25th September, was a great success financially as well as artistically. The crowded hall and…

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Convent Ball Realises a Handsome Profit

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 3

Final figures in connection with the recent Convent Ball show that a profit of £207/10/- was realised, which, all things considered, must be regarded…

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Variety Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 2

Held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday night, the variety concert staged by the Methodist Young People, drew a crowded house. The…

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Birthday Ball Enjoyable Night at Major's Creek

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 1

The C.W.A. Birthday Ball, which was a most enjoyable function [?] socially and financially. Although…

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Laughter, Happiness and Song Grand Night at Major's Creek Church of England Car Fund Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 2

On Friday night last a big, happy crowd of dancers assembled at the local hall to make one Of the most sociable and enjoyable dances held…

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Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views C.r.t.s. and Theatre

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 4

“The Dutchess of Malfi” a Elizabethian drama is to be presented at the Independent Theatre by a group of ex-service men and Women on…

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Ambulance Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 November 1948 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the Ambulance Ball, which is to be held in the Show Pavilion on Saturday, 27th instant A meeting of the…

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Pictures at Monga

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 November 1948 · page 2

Two friends of Mr. E. W. Smith paid Monga mill a visit last week-end They arc members of the Ca'bine Box Co., Pty., Ltd., of Leichhardt,…

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Blue & Gold Ball Record Attendance at Tarago Function

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 2

Members of the Tarago Country Women's Association have reason to be proud of their third annual Blue and Gold Ball, which had a record…

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