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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1960

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Arrangements Finalised for International Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 July 1960 · page 3

Final arrangements to ensure the success of the Queanbeyan Good Neighbour Council’s “International Dance,” were made on Wednesday this week…

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Dutch Auction At International Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 August 1960 · page 4

The “Dutch Auction,” held at the International Dance on Friday night, caused quite a bit of…

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First International Dance Was Highlighted by Unique and Colourful Dancing Displays

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 August 1960 · page 4

The Queanbeyan Good Neighbour Council sponsored “International Dance” held in the R.S.L. Memorial Hall on Friday night was a “smash hit.” Dancing displays by groups in national costume a top…

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Physical Culture Display and Concert a Great Success at the “Flat”

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 August 1960 · page 6

Last Thursday, July 23, at the Plaza Theatre, the boys and girls of St. Brigid’s School, gave an excellent evening’s entertainment to a particularly fine…

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Education Week Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 August 1960 · page 3

Arrangements are well in hand for the first Queanbeyan Education week Rall, to be held in the…

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GOLF Four Ball Stableford Next

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 August 1960 · page 8

The weekly competition to be played at the Queanbeyan an Golf Course on Sunday will be a four ball stable ford…

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Ball To Aid “ Operation Gratitude”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 August 1960 · page 6

The R.S.L. Ladies’ Auxiliary met recently to discuss supper plans for the R.S.L. sponsored Cabaret…

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“Old Time” Social Dance Resulted In £174/2/- For Pensioners’ Assoc

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 August 1960 · page 2

The “Old Time” Social, evening held in aid of the Old Age and Invalid Pensioners’ Association, Queanbeyan Branch, held in the Hotel Queanbeyan, on…

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Education Week: Education Ball Was Top Glitter, Social Function Organisers Praised

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 August 1960 · page 4

The 1960 Education Ball, held last Friday night in the R.S.L. Memorial Hall, was, for the organisers, a well-earned personal triumph…

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School Drama Night Enjoyed at “Plaza” Theatre

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 August 1960 · page 6

Last Sunday evening the Captain’s Flat Central School staged a very entertaining drama; and musical evening in aid of school funds…

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Duntroon Military College Dance Band To Play At ‘Operation Gratitude’ Cabaret

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 September 1960 · page 5

The Duntroon Military College Band will supply the music at the “operation Gratitude” Cabaret to foe held in the R.S.L. Memorial Hall on Friday night next…

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Basket Ball Sabres Win Grand Final

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 September 1960 · page 8

Queanbeyan reserve grade team, Sabres I have just completed a most successful season in the Canberra…

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“Monster” Woolshed Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 September 1960 · page 2

A woolshed dance to mark the end of the 1960 football season will be held tomorrow night at Mr. B…

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Union Woolshed Was Dance Really Bright

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 September 1960 · page 3

Very clement weather, two huge log fires, a fine supper, bright lights and brighter music were some of the main reasons why the 300 happy young…

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R. and R. Set The Ball Rolling

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 October 1960 · page 6

The first trophies for the 1960 Cycle Roadeo, to be conducted by the Queanbeyan Branch of the New South…

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Over Two Hundred Revellers at Woolshed Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 October 1960 · page 4

Over 200 happy revellers on Saturday evening, helped make the woolshed dance at Mr. Bernard Morrison’s “Tralee” grazing property, a sound financial, and…

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P. A. & H. Society : 1960 Bungendore Ball Attracted Happy Crowd

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 October 1960 · page 3

A very enthusiastic crow of revellers voted the 1960 Bungendore P.A. & H. Society’s Ball, held on Friday night at the Federal Hall, Bungendore, a smash-hit…

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Tharwa Church Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 October 1960 · page 5

A large crowd is expected at Tharwa on Friday night to attend the Annual Church of England Ball…

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Juvenile Ball Sanctioned

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 October 1960 · page 6

A Juvenile Ball is being planned by the Captain’s Flat P. and C. Association to be held towards the end…

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Fancy Dress Ball Was Voted A Great Success

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1960 · page 4

The annual fancy dress ball conducted by the Captain’s Flat P. and C. Association in the Savoy Theatre…

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