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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1954

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C. of E. Juvenile Ball Attendance Disappointing

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 2

The annual Juvenile Ball organised by the Church, of England Ladies' Guild was held in the Institute on 17th December. The costumes worn…

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Major's Creek Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 1

The dance in aid of Miss Reta Lewis' candidature in the Ambulance Auxiliary Queen Competition, held at Major's Creek hall on 9th inst., was…

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Civic Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 2

The Civic Ball, which will be attended by more than 1,000 citizens, will be held in the Albert Hall on Tuesday, February…

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Monga Ambulance Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 2

Another successful dance was held at Monga on Saturday, 6th inst., in aid of the Ambulance Queen Competition candidate, Miss Eileen Neilsen. Despite…

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Queen Will Have a Big Day Next Tuesday Banquet Speeches will Heard After Concert on Parliament House Lawns

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 2

At 7.30 p.m next Tuesday, while the Queen is attending a banquet in Federal Parliament House, the Australian Broadcasting Commission will give a concert for the public on the lawns in front of parliament House. In concert will continue to 9.15 p.m…

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Y.a. Annual Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 2

A special feature of the Young Anglican annual ball to be held in the showground pavilion on Friday, 19th February, will be the decorations. The…

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Young Anglicans' Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

To-night's the night! The Young Anglicans' ball in the showground pavilion gives promise of being easily the most successful function yet held by…

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People's Tribute and Generosity to a Worthy Causes Successful Dance at Major's Creek

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

The dance held on Saturday night, 13th inst., in support of the candidate in the Ambulance Queen competition, the personality girl, Miss Reta Lewis…

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Successful Ambulance Dance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 2

The dance held at Mr. Bob Williams' woolshed on Saturday night was most successful, everyone voting it a grand night. As a result, the Ambulance…

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Silver Jubilee Show in Pictures

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 3

HUNTING IN FAIRS at the ACT Show at Hail were Miss Lesley Clay on [?] camera shot Tango blundered through the first hardie. [?]…

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The Queen’s Visit in Pictures

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 1

The two Royal Visit pictorial souvenir issues of The Queanbeyan Age, published last week, were enthusiastically received, in…

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Queen’s Visit, Pictures Praised

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 2

Many congratulatory messages have been received by The Age about its two pic orial souvenir issues covering the Royal visit…

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£200 from Legacy from Mask Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 1

The grand mask Legacy Ball held at Bungendore last Friday w s a success both socially and financially. Queanbeyan Leg cy…

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Far West Concert

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 2

On Monday, 1st March, the popular Far West Concert will be held in the National Theatre. Advance bookings may be made at the Tourist Cafe…

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Coronation Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

The Ambulance Auxiliary Coronation Ball is to be held in the National Theatre an Friday. 5th March. The crowning of the Queen ceremony Will…

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Young Anglicans' Annual Ball Disappointing Attendance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 1

The Y.A. Annual Ball held in the Show Pavilion on 19th February only attracted 110 patrons and consequently only a small profit will result…

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Far West Concert Poor Attendance Owing to Polio Outbreak

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 2

The Par West Health Scheme concert held in the National Theatre on Monday night was poorly patronised, owing, no doubt, to the slight outbreak…

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Coronation Ball Ambulance Auxiliary Queen Competition Raises £1344

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 March 1954 · page 2

The Coronation Ball held in the National Theatre on Friday, March 5, was the culmination of the Auxiliary's drive for funds to purchase a new…

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Charley's Forest Cricket Dance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 4

The dance organised by Messrs. C. Hush and Barry Webb for the Charley's Forest Cricket Club and held in the local hall on Saturday, 13th inst…

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Pictures on Polio Here Next Week

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 1

Queanbeyan Municipal Council, in conjunction with the Department of Public Health, has arranged for a special screening of…

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