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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1957

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1st Fairfield Boy Scouts Annual Dance

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 6

The annual dance held by the 1st Fairfield Boy Scouts Group Committee, in the School of Arts on Saturday,…

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Cabra-vale A.l.p. Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 16

It is regretted to note in the report of the A.L.P. Ball, Cabramatta, held August 2 inst., that the names of popular…

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Children's concert

Tribune · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 9

SYDNEY: The Junior Eureka League will celebrate International Children's Day with a concert at the YWCA Hall on…

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High School Concerts were appreciated by two large audiences

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 August 1957 · page 1

Education Week concluded on Friday night last at Penrith High School with a concert programme where the big disappointment—the current influenza —made many gaps in the cast…

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Kingswood Pupils Provided Good Concert Last

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 August 1957 · page 3

Education Week commenced with service at St. Philip's Church, Kingswood. Jim Wasley read the first lesson and Julie Mallard the second lesson. The service was conducted by the Rev. Peter Dawson and…

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Art, Theatre & Music Review Double Image

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 August 1957 · page 6

This mystery play is now at the Theatre Royal. It is designed to keep its audience guessing, but falls…

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Le Theatre Au Liban Le Festival de Baalbeck 1957

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 16 August 1957 · page 4

'EST le 25 juillet qu'a été inauguré, par une soirée de gala, en…

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Victory Ball Helps Legacy

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 3

The "Victory in the Pacific" ball held last week in Parramatta City Hall by the State Liberal Conference raised £70 for Legacy…

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Presentation Ball Lairfield Sports Club

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 2

No doubt the prevailing influenza had a big bearing on the attendance at Fairfield Sports Club's seventh annual…

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Debutantes Presented to Premier at A.l.p. Ball in Cabramatta

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 17

At the recent highly successful Cabra-Vale A.L.P. 2nd annual ball held at the Civic Ballroom, Cabramatta, these charming debutantes were presented to The Hon. J. J. Cahill, and Mrs. Cahill. Left to right--Miss June Wenban, Miss Lynette Wenban. Miss Lyle McKenzie, Miss Marilyn Meadows, Miss Marlene Shearer, Mrs. Shearer (Matron of Honour), Miss Megan…

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Stars For Concert

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 1

Colourful ballet routines will be featured at what promises to be the most outstanding…

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Nurses' Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 August 1957 · page 6

Nepean District Hospital nurses' ball will be held at the Log Cabin Hotel on Friday, September 20. There will be a…

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Art, Theatre & Music Review Ruggiero Ricci

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 August 1957 · page 7

The American violinist, Ruggiero Ricci, gave two recitals last week at the Town Hall…

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Ambulance Ball Fairfield Auxiliary's Success

The Biz · Wednesday 28 August 1957 · page 8

A marvellous time was had by the 300 dancers who attended the annual cabaret ball organised y the Ladies' Auxiliary…

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Grand Gala Concert Rpa Hospital Benefit

The Biz · Wednesday 28 August 1957 · page 12

A gala concert will be held in Sydney Town Hall on Sunday, September. 1st, at 3 p.m. in aid of RPA Hospital. Top…

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Penrith-St. Marys Brass Band

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 August 1957 · page 10

The band will play in Penrith shopping centre this Saturday morning, August 31, commencing at Red Cow Hotel at 10 a.m. It…

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Fine Decorations at St. Marys Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 August 1957 · page 5

There was a large crowd at St. Marys Catholic Ball last Thursday night. Rev. Fr. J. Page, Parish Priest, St. Marys,…

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"Fancy dress ball"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 30 August 1957 · page 10

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Art, Theatre & Music Review Joan Mammond

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 August 1957 · page 11

Opera singer and recitalist Joan Hammond gave her only Sydney concert last Saturday afternoon…

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Le Theatre La saison parisienne 1956-1957: Auteurs Francais

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 30 August 1957 · page 7

ES théâtres de Paris, l'un ferment leurs portes. On…

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