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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1977

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Only one knew new cinema had opened Lonely Boy in Theatre

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 5 July 1977 · page 4

ONE small boy was the only audience at one session in Merrylands Mall's new cinema last week, just two nights after it opened. But the show went on…

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THEATRE "Much Ado About Nothing"

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 7 July 1977 · page 15

John Bell does it again with an exuberant, sensuous and joyous production of Shakespeare’s…

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Youth Scene Moriah Ball a success!

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 7 July 1977 · page 17

Ten girls from Moriah College made their debut recently when presented to Sydney’s Lord Mayor, Alderman Leo Port and Mrs Port. The occasion was the 23rd Moriah Annual Ball,…

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“Long distance” concerto premiered in Opera House New violin piece for Zeitlin's repertoire

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 7 July 1977 · page 14

The newest concerto in famed Israeli violinist Zvi Zeitlin’s repertoire was completed over a long distance phone call. Premiered in Australia during his concert tour for…

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Theatre "Enter a Free Man”

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 14 July 1977 · page 12

Tom Stoppard’s brilliant play is assured of a long run at the New Theatre. Starring Marty O’Neill…

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Mayor Ball set to swing

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 19 July 1977 · page 2

ARRANGEMENTS are well in hand for the Mayoral Ball, to be held in Guildford Leagues Club auditorium on Friday…

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Quest ball held at RSL club

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 19 July 1977 · page 5

HOLROYD wot well represented at the Mitt Australia Quest presentation ball forentrants from…

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Hungarian Opera Tests Orchestra

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 21 July 1977 · page 17

The most substantial music this week came from the ABC Gold Series concert in the Opera House Concert Hall. Charles Dutoit from Switzerland made his first…

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Mayoral Ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 21 July 1977 · page 6

The first Jewish Mayor of Hunters Hill, Aid. D.E. Landa, and Mrs Landa entertained more than 200 guests at the recent Mayoral Ball. Photographed at the function were Aid. Landa (second from right) with guest of honor Mr P…

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THEATRE Nostalgia at Q

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 21 July 1977 · page 17

‘A Hard God,' the third production of the regional Q Theatre, played at the Bankstown Town Hall for a one week season. The play, by Peter Kenna…

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Win, loss in b'ball

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 21 July 1977 · page 14

TEL AVIV: Mixed fortunes characterized Australia’s initial performances in the men’s basketball tournament preliminaries. Led by a high scoring…

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Concert Renee Geyer

Tharunka · Monday 25 July 1977 · page 11

Sunday Night at the Elizabethan is the work of Evans, Gudinski and Marquee Attractions who have been running a…

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Quest girls' ball

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 26 July 1977 · page 7

AUBURN girl Debbie Woodland was another district entrant in the western and south-western areas 1977…

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Dinner Dance

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 28 July 1977 · page 19

Nion will hold its annual dinner dance at the B’nai B’rith Lodge Home, Woolloomooloo, on August…

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THEATRE Confusions at Marian St

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 28 July 1977 · page 15

Marian Street Theatre, it seems, is at its best when concentrating on sheer entertainment…

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MUSIQUE Beatrice et Benedict, au theatre des Champs-Elysees

Le Courrier Australien · Monday 1 August 1977 · page 17

L'Orchestre de Paris a ressuscité pour ses concerts de clôture, un opéra comique de Berlioz, inspiré "Much Ado About Nothing" de…

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GIGGING with Ayn Rand Karl Marx in Concert

Tharunka · Monday 1 August 1977 · page 12

Karl was absolutely superb in his first concert at the Hordern Pavillion last night…

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Residents Rally in Support of Picture Theatre

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 2 August 1977 · page 3

HOLROYD’S only picture theatre has been saved. The theatre in Merrylands letter had also come in sugMall, opened less than two gesting programs which…

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Concert en talenten "quest" Wilhelmina

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 5 August 1977 · page 2

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Baxter College Formal Ball

Tharunka · Monday 8 August 1977 · page 4

Saturday 20th August 8pm College Grounds. Music by The Starliters’, ‘The Angels’, ‘Gunsmoke’ , ‘Sqeeze’ plus a Lightshow. Draught Beer, Spirits and Wine provided. Option of a basket supper by…

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