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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Teen and Twenty Club

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Two pages of black typed information detailing a concert programme.

Historical information

The concert was split into two halves, the programme lists the name of the song and the person either singing or playing the song. The Brass Band performed the opening and closing tunes.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSA2025.11a

Item type

Material

Width

20 cm

Height or length

32.5000 cm

Contextual Information

The Teen and Twenty Club was setup in March 1952 for young people to enjoy social activities all year round and not be dependent on sporting activities. The president was Mr Bevan Garstone and the secretary was Mr Colin Philpott. The club organised balls, picnics and concerts. These events took place in Katanning and surrounding localities such as Badgebup and Broomehill.

Links to additional resources

Great Southern Herald article Fri 14 Mar 1952

An article detailing the setting up of the Teen and Twenty Club which was setup for young people to enjoy social activities year round.

Kojonup Courier Wed 9 Jul 1952

An article in the Kojonup Courier describing the Teen and Twenty Club Ball in the Broomehill Town Hall.

Great Southern Herald article Fri 1 15 Oct 1954

An article on immigrants finding Katanning a lonely place, however the Katanning Teen and Twenty Club were enlisted to sponsor a new and old residents dance.

Great Southern Herald Fri 19 Feb 1954

An article describing the picnic that was held at Cherry Tree Pool

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Date of creation +70 years

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