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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1962

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Two Pairs of Twins for the Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 June 1962 · page 7

One of the features at the Home Ball next Wednesday night at the Trocadero will be appearance of…

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Sydney Life and Times Drama Palace production memorable theatre

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 June 1962 · page 4

The 16th century world of King Henry VIII is convincingly brought before us in the Palace Theatre production of Robert Bolt’s “A Man for All Seasons.”…

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'Fire Rope' Thrills 400 at Apex Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1962 · page 5

Almost 400 guests were enthralled at the Apex District Ball last Saturday by two Chinese entertainers as they whirled "ropes of fire" in the darkened Penrith R.S.L. Memorial Hall…

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Debutantes Highlight Home Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 22 June 1962 · page 5

A glittering parade of dresses marked this year’s Home Ball at the Trocadero last Wednesday night. Forty girls who made their debut at the ball were presented by the Matron of Honour, Mrs. R. Symonds, to the Minister for Social…

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Befaamde dirigent in Australie Willem van Otterloo geeft serie ABC concerten

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 22 June 1962 · page 3

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Sunday band concert

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 27 June 1962 · page 5

A Sunday afternoon concert, organised by Parramatta City Band in association with Parramatta Youth Choir, will be presented in the City…

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Time to dance

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 June 1962 · page 6

A recent innovation by Cantor, the Rev. Winkler, of the North Shore Synagogue Hebrew Classes, is the…

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THEATRE 'Bloke' delightful

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 June 1962 · page 8

The delights offered by “The Sentimental Bloke” at the Theatre Royal are by no means restricted to people…

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Straat concert

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 29 June 1962 · page 15

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Fourteen Debutantes at Masonic Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 4 July 1962 · page 2

Fourteen debutantes were presented to the leader of the Masonic Order in New South Wales, the Most Worshipful Brother H. R. Maas, Grand Master, at the No. 40 District Masonic…

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Progress Ball at Mulgoa

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 July 1962 · page 4

The Mayor of Penrith, Ald. W. L. Chapman, congratulated teenagers among the 65 people attending…

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Union Leaders Praise Greek Workers at Anniversary Ball

Tribune · Wednesday 11 July 1962 · page 4

SYDNEY: A gala ball was held last Saturday night at the Atlas Club Hall, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Neos Kosmos (New World), the Greek newspaper with the biggest circulation of any foreign language paper in Australia…

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New Theatre's Birthday Thirty years of art that serves the people

Tribune · Wednesday 11 July 1962 · page 7

Australia's working people are justly proud of their theatre. The New Theatre, which this year celebrates its 30th birthday. This record of unbroken activity through three decades by an amateur and unsubsidised theatre in…

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Coronation Ball December 8

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 13 July 1962 · page 12

Far reaching changes are contemplated for this year’s J.N.F. Coronation Ball. Ball Chairman, Mrs. E. Fitchman announced this week that the Ball will be held at the Chevron…

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Landa at Concert

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 13 July 1962 · page 6

Mr. A. Landa and Mrs. Landa were among the guests at a London Silver Jubilee concert in honour of…

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Miller play at New Theatre

Tribune · Wednesday 18 July 1962 · page 5

An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Arthur Miller, presented by Sydney New Theatre, every…

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Live theatre plan for City

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 July 1962 · page 4

Moves to establish a permanent live theatre group in Parramatta will be made later this month. Aim of the new group will be to present plays…

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Hospital ball was social and financial success

The Biz · Wednesday 18 July 1962 · page 2

It was anticipated there would be a profit of £150 from the recently held Fairfield Hospital Ball, Hospital Secretary (Mr. J. J. Smith) said yesterday. The money, he said,…

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Young Talent for Music Club Concert

The Biz · Wednesday 18 July 1962 · page 3

A Fairfield pianist who, at the age of 16 years, has gained her A.Mus. a distinction usually gained at a more mature age, will be featured in a…

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Younger Set Holds Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 July 1962 · page 2

The Penrith C.W.A. Hall was decorated by a mock log fire, red cellophane and red balloons for the…

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