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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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Thrilling Theatre “Chase”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 January 1952 · page 2

One of the most complex sequences ever done for a motion picture was completed for “Stage Fright” which opens at the Star and Triumph…

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Catholic Ball at Araluen

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 January 1952 · page 2

The Catholic Ball held at Araluen recently was a great success, the sum of £52 being realised. Over 200 enjoyed the dancing to splendid music…

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Local and General C.w.a. Xmas Eve Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1952 · page 2

The annual Xmas Eve dance was held in the Literary institute and resulted in a most enjoyable evening for the young folk. It was mainly…

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Ambulance Auxiliary Dance at Charley's Forest

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 January 1952 · page 2

The first effort in aid of the newly-formed Ambulance Auxiliary was held. at Charley's Forest on 29th December, and was organised by Messrs. C. Hush…

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Next Tuesday’s Concert

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 2

Queanbeyan is to be favoured with a visit from a talented Concert Party which will be in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night, February…

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Leap Year Ball Braidwood's First Floor Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 1

The Leap Year Ball organised by the Young Anglicans and held in the show pavilion on Friday night, attracted 200 Patrons. The big attraction…

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Show Ball Attendance Figures Break All Records

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 2

The Braidwood Show Ball held in the spacious pavilion on Saturday night was an unqualified success. Do takings amounted to £302/12/-, a…

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Thigh Fractured at Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 2

A 52-year-old woman fractured her left thigh when she fell at the Goulburn Polo and Picnic Club Ball held at the Recreation Area…

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Concert Cody's Orchestra Creates Good Impression

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 March 1952 · page 2

A really delightful musical treat was presented to Braidwood audiences by Mr. Joe Cody's Orchestra and assisting artists on Friday, 7th March (1st…

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Goulburn City Band Gives Excellent Performance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 March 1952 · page 2

Another excellent concert was presented on Saturday, 8th March, by the Goulburn City Band and Concert Party. In every item presented by the…

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Catholic Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Favoured with good weather there was a large attendance at the annual ball in aid of the Catholic Church funds held in the Star…

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"Jinden" Woolshed Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 2

A special treat is in store for dancers making the trip to "Jinden," Krawarree, for the woolshed dance on Saturday, 5th April. The dance…

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Benefit Dance at Charley's Forest

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 April 1952 · page 3

The dance organised at Charley's Forest by Messrs. T. Nolan, C. Hush, and Athol Webb, told on 15th March, resulted in a profit of £34/13/-. This…

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"Jinden" Woolshed Dance Highly Successful Night

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 April 1952 · page 2

The dance held in the "Jinden" woolshed on Saturday, 5th April, and organised by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hindmarsh and Mr. and Mrs. Jim…

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The Barn Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 2

This popular dance is said to originated in the United States some years go. A farmer, who wanted to erect a barn on his land, invited his…

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Church of England Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 2

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue regarding the Church of England Ball which will be held on Thursday night. During…

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Church of England Ball Outstanding Success

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

The Church of England Ball, which is an annual function, took place in the Star Theatre last night and proved to be an outstanding…

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Convent Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

The annual Convent Ball took place in the National Theatre on Friday night last. At first it seemed th[?] the inclement weather which was in…

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Fancy Dress Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 2

The annual fancy dress ball next Thursday 29th May is creating great interest among the Secondary and Primary classes. It should be a…

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Kindergarten Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 June 1952 · page 2

Arrangements are now completed for the Kindergarten Ball on Thursday day June 5, one which should prove to be one of the most enjoyable for…

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