CWA Younger Set Masked Ball Gay Affair
The CWA Younger Sets’ Masked Ball last night was a very gay and successful affair. Beautifully gowned ladies and…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953
106 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 6
At CWA Younger Set’s Masked Ball
COUNTRY WOMEN’S LEADERS at the Masked Ball organised by Queanbeyan CWA Younger Set. They are, from left, Miss Lorna Rowley, Younger Set president; Mrs. G. D. O'Hanlon, who judged the masks: Mrs Jim Gibbs of Mt. Campbell (CWA Branch president);…
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M-G-M’s “The Naked Spur.” is the story of five desperate and lonely men—and a beautiful girl—in the rugged wilderness of the Colorado…
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At the annual Convent Ball, held in the National Theatre on 29th May, nine debutantes made their bow into the social world to His Lordship, Most…
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The Canberra High School captain ball team which defeated Parramatta during the recent inter-school contest. The captain of the team, M. McGrath, is about to throw the ball to S. Johnson to begin the game. Next in line is K. Gray, and behind her are P. Hunt,…
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Despite the fact that Friday night was so cold and frosty that car radiators froze while the owners were "tripping the light fantastic," the…
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PRACTICE SWING by Mrs. Florrie Josselton, one of the South African women golfers, at Royal Canberra on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →C.w.a. Winter Dance at Tarago
Patrons are looking forward to what promises to be another big night at Tarago, when the C.W.A. holds its Winter Dance. There will be a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Free Pictures Next Thursday Films on Wildlife, Trees, Bushfires
Interesting films dealing with native fauna and various aspects of forestry, particularly bushfire prevention and control, be screened at the Triumph Theatre, Queanbeyan, next Thursday. The…
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Having completed the first stage of his proposed round-the-world trip, Stirling (Mick) Primmer, musician son of Mr. and Mrs…
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MR W.B. FREEBODY (centre), prinicipal of W.B. Freebody Pty. Ltd., discusses plans for remodeling their Star Theatre in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Remodelling to Cost £40,000 Modernised star Theatre will be Equal to the Best
Queanbeyan’s Star Theatre will be one of the best and most modern in Australia when the remodelling now in progress is completed in October [?] a cost of about £40,000…
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In a successful effort to raise additional finance for the Methodist Building Fund the Queanbeyan Methodist Order of Knights…
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“A Queen is Crowned”, the only Technicolor record of the act of crowning in the Abbey and the intimate details leading up to the event,…
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One of the most exciting and dramatic escapes ever pictured in a screen play is that by which Clark Gable, as an American newspaper…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Belle of the Convent Ball
MISS LOIS LAWS ON, adjudged Belle of the Convent Ball by the Administrator of the Canberra Catholic parish,-' Rev. Father S. O'Donnell, who adjusts the winner’s sash. Eleven girls were finalists in the competition…
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The Church of England ball in the National Theatre on Friday night promises to provide grand entertainment. The organisers have gone to no end…
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Torin Thatcher, distinguished British actor brought to Hollywood for Columbia Pictures’ “Affair in Trinidad,’ romantic drama co-starring…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mighty Atom’ Hit Golf Ball 300yds
Diminutive Canberra golfer Vic Reynolds, earned himself the nick-name of the “mighty atom” when he astounded Queanbeyan players…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Poor Support for Queanbeyan Band Greater Public Interest Wanted
Expressing disappointment at the poor attendance of public and bandsmen alike at the annual meeting of Queanbeyan Municipal Band, the retiring president Mr. E. W. Ewin) appealed to all…
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