The first Air Force Ball was held by the RAAF in Charleville in western Queensland in 1943. It was a memorable night with a huge crowd in attendance.

The next Air Force Ball was held on the evening of Friday 21 July 1944. The RAAF boys spent almost two weeks preparing and decorating the hall. A carefully selected program of novelties and popular modern and old-time dancing was prepared by the Master of Ceremonies, Corporal Harry Kneeshaw. Those in attendance danced to the syncopating rhythm of Boyce's five piece orchestra.

The non-dancers and more elderly community members were provided with chairs around the large hearth fire. A tasty supper provided by the C.W.A. ladies was served in the adjoining supper room.

Transport to the dance hall was available every 15 minutes starting at 7:45pm from the Town Hall corner and back to town at the end of the evening. Transport was also provided after the pictures finished for those who wanted to attend the movies first. Private cars were provided with parking spaces via the Boatman Road entrance.

The Welfare Committee was able to use the proceeds from last years Air Force Ball to provide a radio, furniture for the recreation hut, and a tennis court etc for the Air Force boys.