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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1959

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Large Attendance at Ball Metropolitan V.P. Says Penrith R.S.L. Well Known for Its Works

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 September 1959 · page 3

Different ones said that the R.S.L. ball last Friday night was the best ball they had ever attended. That's easy enough to understand, too. There was plenty of room at the tables (possibly with the…

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At Sydney Theatre "The Golden Door"

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 25 September 1959 · page 8

SYLVIA REGAN, authoress of "The Golden Door," has tried to tempt the keen theatregoer by inserting a touch of Shavian argument into a…

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Art, Theatre & Music Reviews Independent's "Golden Door"

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 25 September 1959 · page 6

This latest play by Sylvia Regan is one huge layer cake consisting of alternate tiers of “tsouris” and…

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Presentations at Tennis Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 30 September 1959 · page 1

The annual presentation ball of the Fairfield and District Hardcourt Tennis Association will he held…

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Winns Social Club Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 30 September 1959 · page 20

Four hundred people attended Winn's annual staff bail held in the Civic Hall, Cabramatta, on Saturday evening. Never has this beautiful…

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Concert for Assn. of Civilian Widows

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 October 1959 · page 1

A concert was held ast Friday night at W. E. Cuckson Social Centre, to aid the funds of the Penrith and St. Marys…

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Glenbrook C.w.a. Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 October 1959 · page 7

A very warm and happy atmsophere prevailed in School of Arts for the Glenbrook C.W.A. annual Spring Ball…

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The Blues Annual Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 14 October 1959 · page 21

The eleventh annual tail took place last Friday night at the beautiful Belvedere Ballroom. It…

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Tribune Festival Corner Sydney Ball

Tribune · Wednesday 14 October 1959 · page 11

Tribune Ball at the Rivoli Ballroom, Hurstville, Sydney, is on this Friday evening, and I hope to see you all there with your partners. YOUR presence there in hundreds…

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Band News

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 October 1959 · page 1

After the washout at the recent State band championships, it has been found necessary to put all bandsmen on a strict diet, in…

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Festival Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 October 1959 · page 1

Tickets for the festival ball are now available at a guinea each. They may be secured from…

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"The Mighty Blues" Have Their Annual Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 October 1959 · page 3

The "Mighty Blues"—Penrith Rugby League Club—proved, to over 200 dancers, as adept at running their social ball in the clubrooms on Friday night as they did in running with the leather ball during…

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Czech. Orchestra Among "World's Finest"

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 October 1959 · page 4

Having listened to ALL of the Czech Philharonic Orchestra’s Sydney concerts, even…

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Having a Ball!

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 October 1959 · page 8

Pictured above are wifes and friends of Granville Soccer Club members attending the Association's Annual Ball held on September 26. From left to right: Mrs. R. Cuneen, Mrs. W. Lee, Mrs. T. Stone…

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Tribute Ball a Big Success

Tribune · Wednesday 21 October 1959 · page 2

SYDNEY: Over 300 people danced to excellent music in the Rivoli Ballroom, Hurstville, last Friday night and all had a good time…

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Theatre Reviews House of Lovers

Tharunka · Wednesday 21 October 1959 · page 4

“The House of Lovers” is a large apartment building in Paris of the late nineteenth century, and is the incredible story of how…

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Letters 'Fun, laughter at New Theatre

Tribune · Wednesday 21 October 1959 · page 2

NIGHT of the Ding Dong opened last Saturday at the Sydney New Theatre. Our reviewer says it "was a night of much fun and…

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Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 October 1959 · page 5

Catholic Spring Ball will be hold at Mulgoa Progress Hall on Friday night, October 30. Max Upton's orchestra will provide…

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Sunday School Concert at St. Marys

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 October 1959 · page 1

Annual Sunday School concert of St. Mary Magdalene was a very happy gathering. The hall wa crowded with…

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Catholic Spring Ball at Mulgoa

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 November 1959 · page 5

"It was a lovely ball," they all said. And this, in spite of the wet day last Friday. That didn't mar the enthusiasm of…

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