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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1957

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Stars of Services Concert at Cabramatta

The Biz · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 16

Last Wednesday evening saw the return of the Dick Sawyer shew, "The Stars of the Services," at the Civic Hall…

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Nepean District Pipe Band

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1957 · page 2

Although some members of Nepean District Pipe Band were unable to take part in the local Anzac Day march at Penrith, the…

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Debutantes at Rotary Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1957 · page 7

Debutantes at the Penrith Rotary Ball to be held at Log Cabin Hotel on Friday, May 17, will be: Elizabeth Wood, Sylvia…

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St. Marys R.L. Foot-ball Club (By "Clubman")

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1957 · page 7

On Sunday, May 5, Seven Hills "A", "A" Reserve, and "C" Grades came to St. Marys. "Saints" opened proceedings…

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Brilliancy of the Penrith Catholic Ball Opened by the Premier

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1957 · page 1

An occasion of much splendour was the official opening of Penrith Catholic Ball, held in the Log Cabin on Friday evening. The Premier of N.S.W., Mr. J. J. Cahill, accompanied by Mrs. Cahill, was…

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Independence Dat Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 May 1957 · page 4

Over 1000 guests attended the Israel Independence Day Ball, held at the Trocadero, last…

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Art, Theatre & Music Reviews Harry Seidler— 1949-56

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 May 1957 · page 6

An exhibition of the architectural work of Harry Seidler is now on show at the Macquarie Galleries…

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Band Ball

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 3

The Parramatta Caledonian Society's Pipe Band annual ball was held at the City Hall on May 3…

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Pictures Need Good Light

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 11

Pictures require to be hung in a good light. Light is the very life of colours. In dark places the colours…

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Sydney New Theatre change of program

Tribune · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 7

LAST Sunday, May 12 was the last performance of Sydney New Theatre's program, Rocket Range, The Eend of the Beginning and…

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Penrith-St. Marys Brass Band

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 8

The band journeyed to Warrimoo last Saturday afternoon and assisted in the effort to raise funds for the new hall. Besides…

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Rotary Ball This

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 3

Every endeavour is being made to ensure that the Rotary Ball to be held at Log Cabin Hotel this Friday evening will be a…

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Emu Plains Public School Ball (By Publicity Officer)

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 2

Emu Plains School fancy dress ball was held in Melrose Hall last Thursday evening, May 9. Although the attendance was…

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Celebrity Concerts at W. E. Cuckson's

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 1

A new series of celebrity concerts opened on Friday, 10th, at W. E. Cuckson's Social Centre Hall, St. Marys, with the…

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History of Concertgebouw Orchestra "Temple of the Muses" in Amsterdam

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 5

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Mount Pritchard Theatre Inspector's Report to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 18

The deputy chief health inspector reported to Fairfield Council that an inspection of the above theatre revealed that;…

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"Dance That Others Might Walk" Winter Appeal for Crippled Children

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 19

The appealing title "Dance That Others Might Walk", announces a special winter drive being made by the New South…

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Complaint About Jazz Orchestra

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1957 · page 4

A letter was received by Penrith Council, at its last meeting, from Mrs. S. Neale and others, St. Marys, requesting council to…

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Penrith Debutante Rotary Ball a Glittering Success Opened by High-ranking Rotarian

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1957 · page 1

Well organised and delightfully carried through was the annual ball of the Rotary Club of Penrith, held at Log Cabin Hotel on Friday evening. Presentation of ten debutantes was a very…

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"All Nations Ball"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 24 May 1957 · page 2

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