Martin Place the Day Peace was Declared

" War's a terrible thing, even for those not (directly) involved" says Peggy as she remembers the pain of war years and the euphoric feeling in Martin Place the day Peace was declared... "I'll  never ever forget it even if I lived to be a thousand years." Listen to Peggy's evocative description : http://www.archive.org/details/PeaceDeclaredAReminiscenceOfCelebrationsInMartinPlace

Bebop at the Albert Hall: One Enchanted Evening at the Hotel Canberra

A hall much greater than the 'Closing Down' rug sale signs that have sadly flanked its entrance in more recent years -  the Albert Hall has been a priceless part of Canberra's civil society for over 80 years!

Canberrans  danced a joyful congo line around the Albert Hall on the day Peace was declared.

Terry's trumpet blew swinging be bop ryhthms out into its crowded and buzzing dancehall as Canberrans danced and romanced the night away.

[ To revisit the Albert Hall & its rich history click on: http://www.ouralberthall.com/history.asp ]

Next door at the Hotel Canberra - now the Hyatt Hotel - Cathy caught sight of her beloved husband to be, looking up to see him again after their first meeting and  just as the band started to play 'One Enchanted Evening.' Swoon