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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1959

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Concert at Cuckson's

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 June 1959 · page 4

Last night a well-attended and appreciative audience heard the Nepean Symphony Orchestra, the Cuckson Choir, and a concert…

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Young Theatre Fans Plan Charity Shows

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 June 1959 · page 6

A group of talented youngsters have formed themselves into a Jewish Amateur Theatrical Society to give charity shows, for Jewish and non-Jewish organisations…

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Le Theatre, la Musique et la Danse Grande-Bretagne Le “Faust” de Goethe

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 19 June 1959 · page 8

L accueil Ingmar —™—…

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Theatre Reviews Tropical Holiday

Tharunka · Tuesday 23 June 1959 · page 4

The Tivoli’s current offering is much the same as usual, with pretty girls, elaborate sets, expert jugglers, torturing knife throwers, inaudible singers, blaring band, etc.,…

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Ball Postponed

The Biz · Wednesday 24 June 1959 · page 1

The ba[?]l organised in aid of the Aged Persons' Homes Appeal, which was to…

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Bowlers' Brilliant Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 24 June 1959 · page 11

Last Friday night at the Civic Hall, Cabramatta, nearly four hundred bowlers and friends took part in one of the most successful social functions of the year, the occasion being the annual ball of St…

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Ball of the Year

The Biz · Wednesday 24 June 1959 · page 21

Readers are reminded that the year's most prominent social event the…

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Cricketers' Presentations at Annual Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 24 June 1959 · page 19

Australian Test star, Alan Davidson was amongst the guests at the Southern District Cricket Association's Eighth Presentation Ball, held in Cabramatta's Civic Hall, last Friday…

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Home Ball Patrons

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 June 1959 · page 10

Patrons of 1959 Home Ball (final: Mr and Mrs R. Symonds, A. S. Price, E. Edol, S. D. Einfeld, H…

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Cabaret avond en fancy dress ball

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 26 June 1959 · page 10

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Art, Theatre & Music Reviews “Hotel Paradiso”

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 June 1959 · page 5

A scintilating production of “Hotel Paradiso” at the Independent Theatre is one of the best things that I…

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Ballet Et Theatre Ballet le Francais

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 26 June 1959 · page 8

du première une choisis…

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Fairfield Hospital Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 1 July 1959 · page 21

The Civic Hall, Cabr[?]atta, was attractively bedecked with colourful dress for the annual hall of Fairfield District Ho[?] held on Friday night. The municipality's leading figures were…

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Fairfield Mayoral Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 1 July 1959 · page 7

The 1959 Mayoral Ball of Fairfield Municipality will be held in the Civic Hall, Cabramatta, on Friday,…

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Much Activity at Band Centre

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 July 1959 · page 1

Penrith-St. Marys Band was the guest band at the opening of Parramatta Band Hall. The reception given to the…

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Mayoral Ball was Great Social Success

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 July 1959 · page 1

The second Mayoral Ball in Penrith Municipality was a personal triumph for the Mayor and Mayoress of Penrith (Ald. and Mrs. L. J. Spies), as well…

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Scouts and Guides Have Fine Time at Campfire Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 July 1959 · page 8

Despite the cold wind and the damp weather, 180 parents and children were present at Scouts' campfire on Saturday night…

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Church Ball

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 July 1959 · page 2

Eight debutantes will be presented to the Rev. D. G. Cole, Superintendent of…

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Test Star at Presentation Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 8 July 1959 · page 17

Australian Test opening bowler. Alan Davidson, presents Ron Butler, of Lansvale Club, with his trophy for the best A Grade bowling average and most wickets. The presentation took place at S.D. Cricket [?]ion's Ball on 19th June.--…

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Band Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 July 1959 · page 5

Penrith-St. Marys bandsmen have had their share of the 'flu. A few of the engagements in the near future for the band:…

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