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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1956

320 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 16

Victory Ball at St. Marys Bowlers' Successful Function

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 1

The Victory Ball held by St. Marys Bowling Club on 5th inst was, as reported last week, a gay and colourful function…

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On the Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 June 1956 · page 10

Although negotiations for the transfer of Don Brown to Hakoah have not broken down, Hakoah are now after…

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Le Theatre En France Le Theatre Tchequ au Festival de Paris

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 15 June 1956 · page 5

TE vTfent de participer à son tour au Festival International d'Art Dramatique de Paris qui se déroule actuellement…

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Car Club Dance

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 9

Hills District Car Club will run a dance at Dural on July 6. It will be held at Dural…

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How Ball in July

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 3

Parramatta Agricultural Society's annual ball will be held in the City Hall late next month…

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Chester Street Theatre Group

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 7

The above group will present "Dear Brutus"—a comedy in three acts—at the Congregational Church Hall…

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A timely reminder the Divided Heart (Embassy Theatre, Sydney)

Tribune · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 8

A SERIOUS and talented attempt to realise some of the aftermath of war in the personal lives of adults…

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Penrith-St. Marys Brass Band

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 1

The band played in Penrith shopping centres last Saturday morning and discoursed a line programme. There was a good…

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Local Army Unit Ball

The St George Call · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 1

The 18 LAA Regiment R.A.A. held its second annual ball at the St. George Club. Hurstville, on June 2…

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Caringbah Bowling Club Annual Ball

The St George Call · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 1

The first annual ball of the Caringbah Bowling and Recreation Club was held last Friday night at the Cecil…

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Rotary Ball Proceeds to Line Scout Hall

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 1

With its motto "Service above Self", Penrith branch of Rotary accomplished Its main objective for this year when they cleared…

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Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Enters 20th Season

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 22 June 1956 · page 7

With the opening of the current season (1955-56), the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra enters the twentieth year of concert…

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Glittering Home Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 22 June 1956 · page 1

The 1956 Home Ball, was once again a glorious and glittering setting of colour and splendour. Held at the Trocadero last Tuesday night, over 1,100 persons attended. Latest overseas fashions,…

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On the Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 22 June 1956 · page 10

Although kept a close secret the transfer fee Hakoah paid for Austral’s Bobby Alexander was £100…

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Debutantes Set Fashion at Home Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 22 June 1956 · page 5

Twenty-two beautiful young Jewish girls made their debut into Jewish public life at the 1956 “Home Ball” last Tuesday night. Styles worn by the young ladies were varied…

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Treat for Children Orchestra to Play at Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 3

Hundreds of children from the Nepean and Blue Mountains district will have the opportunity of hearing the famous…

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Band to Play Praise From Visitor

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 1

The Penrith-St. Marys band will play in St. Marys shopping centre this Saturday morning, commencing at 10 a.m…

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On the Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 June 1956 · page 8

The replay of last Sunday’s State Cup Thriller will take place this Sunday at Mona Park, Auburn. Kick-off…

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After the Ball Is Over 460 Students Blinded in One Night

Tharunka · Monday 2 July 1956 · page 2

Twinkle, twinkle little bar How I wonder where you are, Up above the floor so high How I’d like to drink you dry…

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Hal Carter's Famous Dance Band

The Biz · Wednesday 4 July 1956 · page 5

The announcement in last week's "Biz", that Hal Carter, foremost dance band leader, will bring his famous dance band on…

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