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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1959

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Band Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 July 1959 · page 5

At the band association meeting which the St. Marys-Penrith Band representative attended on Monday night, the report showed…

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Will Train Boys for Band

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 July 1959 · page 6

"We thank you for the subsidy to the band," wrote the secretary, Penrith-St. Marys Band, to council, and the…

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Cabra-vale Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 5 August 1959 · page 6

The annual ball of the Cabra-Vale Caledonian Society held in the Civic Hall, Cabramatta, was limited to an attendance of 459. This meant that many requests for tickets had to be…

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Infants' Ball at Cabra

The Biz · Wednesday 5 August 1959 · page 26

The Cabramatta Convent held the infants' Ball in the Civic Hall last week, when the children rolled…

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Debutantes at Mayoral Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 5 August 1959 · page 23

This charming group of l2 debutantes were presented to Mr. Justice Dovey and Mrs. Dovey at the 1959 Fairfield MayoralBall. Matron of honour was Mrs. V. H. Wenban (centre, front row)…

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Group at Cabramatta Bowling Club Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 5 August 1959 · page 21

L.W.R. Messrs Gough Whitlam, M.P., Jack Mannix, MLA., Wal Houston (president, Cabra Bowling Club), Mrs. E. Paterson, Dr. W. Ferguson, Jnr., Mr. Eric Paterson (treasurer, Cabra Bowling Club)…

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Mrs. Livingstone Honoured at R.s.l. Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 August 1959 · page 4

An entertainment which was something different was the order of the evening on Saturday last at the R.S.L. Club, Penrith. Winners of 2UW Amateur…

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Civic Hotel Social Golf Club Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 12 August 1959 · page 17

The second annual ball of the progressive Civic Hotel Golf club Will take place in the Civic Hall,…

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Cabra-vale A.lp. Annual Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 12 August 1959 · page 21

The fourth annual hall of Cabra-Vale branch A.L.P. was held in the Civic Hall, Cabramatta, on Friday evening Five hundred attended this function, which proved a tremendous success…

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S.d. Rugby League Succesful Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 12 August 1959 · page 24

The annual presentation ball, of the Southern Districts Ruby League, held last Friday night at…

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Art, Theatre & Music Review VOLPONE

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 14 August 1959 · page 9

The Independent Theatre’s production of Ben Johnson’s “Volpone” reveals this uncharitable comedy to be as…

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Rosary Convent Pupils' Dance

The Biz · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 23

Senior pupils of the Convent of the Rosary School, Fairfield, will hold their annual ball to-night. The girls…

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Interesting new Australian dances in benefit concert

Tribune · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 7

"THE Sydney Dance Drama Group will present a benefit for Aboriginal-Australian Fellowship on August 29 at…

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At the Band Ball: "I've Never Seen Such Debs," said Nepean M.L.A.

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 August 1959 · page 1

People who are interested in music, who oppreciate it, have a common bond. They likes to be with people who like music, too. That was shown with emphasis at the Penrith- St. Marys Band Ball last…

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There are Vacancies in the Nepean Pipe Band

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 August 1959 · page 9

During the last two months Nepean District Pipe Band has fulfilled quite a few engagements, even travelling beyond the…

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Festival Dance Plans

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 9

Australuco Recreation Club is confident that some of the best dance…

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Carnival Night Dance

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 24

A "Cooinda" Appeal dance and carnival will be held tonight at the Civic Hall, in aid of Faye…

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CHINA'S 10th Anniversary Ball, Oct. 1

Tribune · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 10

SYDNEY: Paddington Town Hall will be the venue for a ball to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China. The Ball…

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Choral concert

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 3

Guiidford Presbyterian Hall will be the venue of a concert by the Hills District…

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Top Rock Band for Log Cabin

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 August 1959 · page 1

Frank McKitrick, mine host of the Log Cabin, has been able to get right to the top. He has secured Jake Hurley,…

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