1917
22 June 1917
The N.S. Wales Lime and Cement Co., have let the contract for the construction of a large hall suitable for dancing, and other amusements. There is to be a room set apart for a library, where a good stock of books can be had for the convenience of residents. This is a gain which everybody will welcome, as there is no hall for holding any meetings1
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1918
3 May 1918
Residents are to be congratulated upon their spacious public hall, which serves many purposes, from a picture show, to religious services. The building was erected by the family of the late Mr. Angus, as a memorial to that gentleman, and vested in trustees on behalf of the community. Mr. E. H. Freeman is in charge of the hall, which is let to promoters of entertainments at exceedingly low rental. The main chamber is capable of seating seven or eight hundred people; the ceiling is lofty, while the installation of the electric light, together with other conveniences, tends to make the hall eminently suitable for its purpose. On either side of the roomy stage are ante-rooms, one of which has just been fitted up with glass cases, etc., preparatory to the reception of Kandos' first library and School of Arts. The necessary management committee will, of course, have to be constituted, and the institution launched before books will be available. The opposite room is used as a cloak room, and is provided with toilet conveniences, etc. At the back, and attached to the main building is another fine chamber, 23 x 33 feet, in which smaller meetings, such as those of miners, and other industrialist bodies, etc., may be held. Although the lighting is supplied from the company's generator a mile away, an oil engine and separate dynamo have been installed for picture purposes2
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20 June 1918
Musical Entertainment at Kandos.
A grand musical entertainment, in aid of the Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. funds will be held in the Angus Memorial Hall, Kandos, by the Mudgee Gum Blossoms, on Monday, June 24. Tickets, 2s each. Reserved seats 1s extra. Seats may be reserved with Mr. F. S. Richards. Kandos3
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28 June 1918
KAND0S CONCERT.
(From our own Correspondent.)
The Mudgee Gum Blossoms gave a much appreciated entertainment on Monday evening in Angus Hall in aid of the local Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. funds. The audience was a very large one, the hall being packed. The stage had been artistically draped and decorated by Mr. Hume, and looked very pretty. Each performer received well deserved applause and the singing of both ladies and gentlemen was appreciated by all. Corporal Behest, who was last heard here making an appeal for recruits, sang "They Built Piccadilly for Me," and the audience insisted on an encore. Corporal Behest gave "No Place to Go," another comic. "The Quakers' Meeting" was splendidly portrayed, and a very pretty scene from China Town showed Mrs. McArthur as the central figure, with the company dressed as orientals seated in a circle, the only lights on the stage being the Chinese lanterns. The singing of "Pat" caused much amusement. Miss Lovejoy acted as accompaniste. The flag scene was beautifully arranged, and quite a shower of coins fell into the Union Jack which had been unfurled by Miss Mabel Hume. At the conclusion, Mr. Richards, in a brief speech, thanked the Gum Blossoms for their entertainment, after which the National Anthem was sung4
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11 November 1918
CAPT. DUNN AT KANDOS.
(From our own Correspondent.)
Capt.W. F. Dunn, M.L.A. for Mudgee, arrived here at 11 a.m. on Thursday. He was met by a committee formed from the local kindred societies, who motored him and his good wife all over the town. An inspection was made of the cement works by the courtesy of Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of works. Mr. Dunn had many callers during his brief stay, and attended a mass meeting at the Angus Hall in the evening, where the Kandos Band struck up "Advance Australia Fair," and as Capt. and Mrs. Dunn left the motor for the hall, "See the Conquering Hero." The spacious hall was well filled, and Mr. Meany, chairman, introduced Capt. and Mrs. Dunn to the assemblage. After several gentlemen had bade them welcome to Kandos, Capt. Dunn thanked them heartily for the splendid welcome accorded them, and refrained from anything political. He was astonished at the growth of the town since the first land sale, over four years ago, when he last visited. Speaking on the war, he eulogised the great part the women had taken in this struggle for liberty and justice, especially at the seat of operations. A motion of confidence in Capt. Dunn was carried. Cheers were called for Capt. and Mrs. Dunn, and given lustily, A vote of thanks for the chairman concluded an eventful day5
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15 November 1918
KAND0S.
(From our own Correspondent.)
The Angus Memorial Hall was taxed to its utmost on Friday night, on the occasion of the ball in aid of Jack's Day. Tickets sold, realised £21, and sale of buttons, etc., swelled the total to £30. Arrangements were in the hands of the local Red Cross committee, who worked very hard to bring the function to a successful issue. Supper was provided at midnight. The Kandos Band was in attendance and rendered some delightful dance music during the evening. Miss Conran, Mrs. Pearman, Mrs. Service, and Mrs. Penny officiated at the piano. In thanking those present for their patronage on behalf of the Jack's Day fund Mr. F. S. Richards announced the latest war news from Sydney, which was received with enthusiasm6
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21 November 1918
Peace.
THANKSGIVING IN KANDOS.
A meeting of thanksgiving for our great and glorious victory over Prussianism was held in the Angus Memorial Hall on Wednesday, November 13. Mr. F. S. Richards occupied the chair. The Kandos Brass Band played the National Anthem. The Rev. S. G. Drummond led the congregation in singing the Doxology, followed by prayer.
Mr .F. S. Richards spoke of the privilege of being able to hold the meeting and the responsibilities and problems to be solved by Australia after the war. They had the men and the money, and only wanted the right spirit to carry them through and make Australia a land of plenty.
Cr .W. R. Jones (Deputy President of the Shire Council) eloquently outlined the course of the war, the dogged perseverance and determination of England, the temporary set back through Russia falling out, and the tardiness of America in waiting until the eleventh hour before coming in on the side of righteousness and freedom. Notwithstanding her late arrival at the front she helped to strike a decisive blow which gave the Allies the victory. Every retumed soldier who was incapacitated and unable to earn a living should be given a good home and amply provided for, and not expected to learn a trade and left to shift for himself. The soldiers had risked their lives, and in many cases lost them, that we might remain in the free enjoyment of our possessions, and the least they could do in return was to see to it that none of the men who came home lacked the necessaries of life. They should harbour no vindictiveness towards the Germans. The rulers of Germany were to blame for the war, and not the people. The day of victory was also the day of Germany's salvation.
The Rev. S. G. Drummond also spoke.
The Rev. V. A. Thomson said that as children of the Empire they were endeavoring to express their gratitude to Almighty God for many things - for the spirit of unity which had characterised their nation and its Allies in the conduct of the great war; for the willingness of their volunteers and self-sacrifice of parents, for the noble heroism and chivalry of their dear boys. The Red Cross workers were a body to be proud of. He was glad to hear that Germany had surrendered unconditionally, and hoped that now she was humiliated she would rise again to a position of dignity.
Mr. J. M cDonald (missionary for the New South Wales Evangelisation Society) gave an eloquent address in which he stated that no nation on earth today had more occasion for rejoicing than Germany herself. The Allied victory was a righteous one which came from the hand of God. He had three sons at the front, and was looking forward to meeting them again in the near future. They had won because they had right on their side, and they could afford to be generous to their beaten foe. The German nation was glad of the Allied victory because they had been liberated from the most ruthless and despotic set of tyrants ever known in the world's history.
The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem7
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13 December 1918
KAND0S.
(From our own Correspondent.)
A bazaar was held on Saturday in the Angus Memorial Hall, to raise the necessary funds to build a church of the C. of E. community. A large crowd attended in the evening and bought articles from the various stalls very freely. The stallholders were: Sweets: Mrs. T. Lloyd and Mrs. C. Langevad; fancy goods, Mrs. F. S. Richards and Miss A. Lloyd; produce, Mr. M. Wenham; hoop-la, Mrs. J. Peerman; soft drinks, Miss F. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bossley; flowers, Miss R. Langevad, Mrs. Service, and Mrs. P. Freeman. The flowers were a beautiful assortment, kindly sent from Epping by Mrs. Chetwynd Jones, who recently bade farewell to Kandos. Mr. W. Keenan auctioned several articles in his usual efficient manner. The Kandos Band was in attendance and enlivened the proceedings with some nice selections. Over £130 (including donations of £50) was the total for the day, which must be very gratifying to the promoters, who worked very hard to bring the bazaar to a successful issue8
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1919
KANDOS.
(From our own Correspondent.)
On Friday night a children's concert was held in the Angus Hall in aid of the building fund for the Methodist Church. The concert was organised by Mr. O. S. Richards and Rev. G. Drummond, and over £10 was realised. The most interesting item on the programme was by Master Dawes, who rendered that good catchpenny song "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir;" 12s 8d was thrown on the stage in copper9
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1920
25 August 1920
The Rev. Father Corbett visited Kandos on Sunday and conducted his usual monthly service in the Angus Memorial Hall. Service for the Church of England community took place in the evening, being conducted by the Rev. Butler10
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24 November 1920
On Friday a flower show and industrial exhibition were held in the Angus Hall in aid of the Methodist Church fund. The hall was very prettily decorated, and a good number attended. It is expected that between £40 and £50 will be raised.11
1921
28 December 1921
Christmas services were held in the churches on Sunday. Father Corbett celebrated mass in Angus Hall12
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1927
28 February 1927
The M.U.I.O.O.F. lodge held a ladies' evening in the Angus Hall on Monday night. The function proved very successful, and it was graced by a large attendance. Dancing and supper provided an enjoyable time, which terminated at midnight13
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