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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1955

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At Sydney Theatre "High Jinks"

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 12 August 1955 · page 7

six night season of "High Jinks", a musical comedy, named after wondrous perfume around which story revolves, ended last Friday…

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Wallabies at Union Ball

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 17 August 1955 · page 1

Parramatta Rugby Union Ball, held at "Westella", Auburn, was largely attended, guests including several…

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Merrylands Rays & Boys' Club Concert

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 17 August 1955 · page 1

The Methodist Rays and Boys' Club recently presented a concert programme to a large and appreciative audience in the Church…

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Penrith-St. Marys Brass Band

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 3

The band played in St. Marys shopping centres last Saturday morning, and, in spite of the enforced absence of several…

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St. George Children's National Theatre

The St George Call · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 8

The St. George Unit of the Children's National Theatre held its annual general meeting and election of officers at Electricity House,…

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Wallacia Carry-on Club Cabaret Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 1

"Westbourne", Wallacia, was the rendezvous of the many friends of the Wallacia Carry-on Club, when they held their…

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Children's Fancy Dress Ball Glamorous Display at Convent Hall

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 7

Many children of Penrith Convent School and their parents deserve generous praise for their part in the very bright, original,…

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Ex-Naval Men's Association Nepean-blue Mts. Subsection's Second Annual Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 6

The Log Cabin Hotel was the scene of the second annual Ex-Naval Men's Ball of Nepean Blue Mountains sub-section on Friday…

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Qld. Queen Candidates for Coronation Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 August 1955 · page 7

One of the highlights of this year’s J.N.F. Coronation Ball, which will be held at the Trocadero on the 5th…

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Orchestra Need Players

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 16

Parramatta Civic Orch[?]tra is offering outstanding opportunities for music[?]l interested in orchee[?] C. Bovee…

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Master Builders' Annual Ball

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 16

Central Cumberland Master Builders' Association annual ball was held recently at Westella Ballrooms…

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Tango Winners St. Gertrude's Dance, Smithfield

The Biz · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 22

Over 200 people attended the dance held at St. Gertrude's Hall, Smithfield, on Saturday, August 13, when the final of the…

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Many Guests Attended Bebarfalds' Gala Ball

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 3

More than 300 guests attended Bebarfalds (Parramatta) first annual ball in the combined Lilac and Orchid ballroom at "Westella," Auburn…

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Musical Treat Presbyterian Church Concert

The Biz · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 6

A very successful and well attended concert was held on Thursday night, August 18, in the Presbyterian Hall, Fairfield…

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Carss Park Bowling Club Annual Ball

The St George Call · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 1

One of the social events of the district, Carss Park Bowling Club's sixth annual ball, was held for the first time in its new ballroom on…

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Penrith-St. Marys Brass Band Education Week March

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 6

The band took part in the final day of Education Week by providing the music for the march of St. Marys school pupils…

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Public School Delights with Bright Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 7

HONOURS go to Penrith Public School for the concert presented on Monday evening, 15th inst., in the High…

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Strike Up The Band Colourful Week Ahead

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 August 1955 · page 8

Every year, about this time, colourful personalities embracing a real galaxy of talent make their appearances on the stage of the Maccabean Hall. On the pip of 8 p.m. on…

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Mayoral Ball

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 1

Holroyd Council's Mayoral Ball will be held at the Cumberland County Golf Club on Friday…

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New Theatre

Tribune · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 11

ADELAIDE: Adelaide New Theatre production of Under the Coolibah Tree is much appreciated here. In these days when so much…

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