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'" THE SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY Of N.S.W.

* QUEENSLAND SQUARE DANCE CLUU.

DANCE REVIEW '#r SQUAItE DANCE SOCIETY Of

VICTORIA.

* WEST AUSl. S~UAR E D:'NCE SOCIETY.

* AND ClUBS IN TASMAN IA,

CIRCLE LEFT Secretary of the LU,cky 13 Square Dancing Con­vention. Mr. Eric Wen­deU, calling at the City Square Dances.

SOUTH AUSTRAliA, AND NEW ZEALAND.

QUEENSLAND'S LUCKY THIRTEENTH Square Dancers showed their heels In Brisbane's KJng George Square at the National Square Dancing Convention. Hundreds

of dancers from Australia and New Zealand took part. -Courtesy of "The Sunday Mail" .

"P.:.!S"'O...:2:-:::-=:=-__ :-. _ _ __ S_OIJ!H PACIFIC SQUARE DANC;:E...::;RE::,:Vc,IE::W= ________ --_:_ ________ -J::.:u"'"y"", ..:'.:;97:..:2

LUCKY, LUCKY THIRTEENTH CONVENTION BRISBANE TOM ilI nd CHICK McGRATH

The weather was beooot iful. day, just. after Tom and We must have brought It. up George Bell had spent the from Sydneyl Never In all whole weekend telling all the the conventions we have been girls bow young they both to has the weather been so were. good. And this all added to The special variety enter­one of the happiest conven- talnment by Allsa Chadwick's tlons we have been to - group was very special, and right from the beghmlng, did you all notice the caller's when we caught our TAA diction? A really good show. flight. "arranged very nicely As pj:!r usual, the round dance by Betty Johnston" from rlemonstration by the Vlc­Sydney, then picked up by torian callers and wives was TAA special buses and deliv- spectacular, as were all the ered to our motel. and the demonstrations. easy night back on Monday On the Monday, Chick and night. We had a whale of a Tom were taken around Brls­time. Thank you, Queens- bane to see the sights by land. George Gow's brother, Ken.

At this conVention we had You know. old Georgespeare everything, more couples has got a nice bunch of rela-brought their babies along. tives. "Hard work for mom!" The The "South Paclnc Review" Brisbane girls are just as came In for some discussion pretty as last year _ Tom at the· general meeti ng. thinks that some of them Constructive criticism is ai­could smile more often as ways welcome, Just so this makes them even pret- long as all of us re­tier. member that the "Re-

view" Is not put together by The best remark made at full - time, paid professionals,

the convention was Dot Mur- but volunteer, unpaid, part­phy's: "Have any of you tried time amateurs who give up to keep 50 women quiet who their free' time so we may haven't seen each other In a have a fine magazine. week?" No matter where On the Saturday afternoon you were in the hall over the the dressed sets looked really entire week you would hear great. The steeplejacks on the' beep, beep of Bernie the new building by the city (Road-runner) Kennedy as square seemed to enjoy the he went about his business, square dancing as much as walkie-talkie and aU, fur- we all did. And In turn. we nishlng the perfect sound. got to look at a group of

Wally Cook had his car hippie aU-sorts. Two shows broken Into and a radio tor the price of one. stolen. Well, Wally. If you Cloudlands Is no doubt one stay at those high-class. of the best halls for square plush Joints tile crooks fig- dancing any com·ention has ure you can afford it. Tom ever used. but the caterers and the Victorians spent apparently haven't woken up most of Saturday and Mon- to the fact that square danc­day wondering who was win· ers would rather eat quickly nlng the VFL games. St. KII- and get back to their dane­da won as usual. This is the Ing. Ho-hum, pass a bun. best football played in Aus- We will pack a lunch next traUa. (Stirrer!) time to eat while we are

Nice to meet all the' New waiting. Z1ealanders. We know some ot We don't Uke to knock any them from the Perth conven- convention. but one bad tlon, and they are a terrific thing about this one was bunch. Our overseas branch that flight time Monday. 7.l5 of the Promenaders, no doubt. p.m .. came all too soon. Chle! Allemander from W.A. Once again. thank you, was there with all his fea th - Queensland, tor a very happy ers: also those two nice Ume _ see you all In New­honeymooners. Cole'en and castle next Easter. Stephen Turner.

Tom spent a good deal of the weekend trying to teach the Susl Q's bad habits. They are all very good square dancers. Even their caller square dances as good as most callers. tRead that any way you want to! I

Graham RIgby just h ad to go and announce that Chick and Tom celebrated theh· 29th annIversary on the Mon-

THANKS QUEENSLAND

On behaIr of South Austra­lian dancers who attC'llded the convention, I sav thank you, Brisbane, tor a wonder­ful time. Special thanks to the convenOr and his com­mittee for making all this possible.

-ALLAN FROST.

Every year I write my impression , on· return home from a convention, J don't know if anyone ever read, them. The trouble is, I have to compete w ith Tom McGrath, who .. IUt writes in at this time - you couldn't blame readers for hopping over mine to read his.

Well, another good show! Our thanks to "HuRhie the Weather God" for providing such ideal weather conditions.

The attendance was well over 900 and it was \'ery picas· in/.! to see all States well rep. resented. The Centre was there, likewise Ncw Zealand, repre· sen ted bv a couple of squares. A surprise visit came from Armidale. with nearly everv member of their club. Here's a club I didn', know existed - it secms Alan Thomas gavc them a kick off. Billv Sweet­man has Ahren a little help. But it's incredible that in less than 12 months, mainlv throu~h records, they hare brou~ht themselres up to convention standard. Good luck to vou, Armidale, and beat this - one of their memo bers has already emerged as a caller.

Everyone wiII be intcrested to know how the sound was, Perhaps not as goo d as Queensland would have liked, but we know this - they did trv. and spent a lot of time and monev doing so.

Bernie Kennedy, their sound official. did everything hc could and had worn himself to a fra1.;1.ie towards the end. Pep feci ion in sound doesn't seem possible; I think Queensland supplied the next best.

The transport was very J!ood. no hitches anywhere -the food was jZood and adc· quate_ Of the general orl!:anj· sation. there was a delay in serving IUllch and a couple of othcr minor hold-ups. but so what ? All the vear we work to a clock, the time·piece should never enter into one's social activities. r d soont!r sec, without sUJZP:esting such was the case, a convention under­or.e:anised than over-organised.

I am still cranky I didn't p:et to dance with a lot more interstate dancers than r did, I ha\'e reservations on alter­nate SQuare·ups or square-ups of any description - it re­stricts dancers moving around, There is nothinp: like mixinl! e\'eryone UD. such as wi th a round·up. However. I do con­cede sQuarc.ups do save a little time.

The convention meet in$.! was Quite li velv - the Martins and the Covs. namelv, N.5.W. and Oueensland. I'(ot to feuding . The ref declared it .no contest, so a re·mat ch has becn- set in the local stadium - don' t be di sappointed. get ,"our tickets earl v! Not to WaIT"', it's iust another form of square danc­injZ fun.

The demonstrations were all

of a high standard. and for want of a betlel· name, the "concert ", as diL'ected by Ailsa Chadwick. was worthy of any music hall.

To sum up, another good convt!ntion. but has there c,'er been a bad one? Congratula­tions Graham Rigby and help' crs and thanks for havinA me.

-"BI LLY THE DANCER", P.S.: I t's raininj! aAain in

N.S.W. !

THANK YOU QUEENSLAND

All Victorian callers and dallcers who attended th~ convention congratulate thL-~ Brisbane committee on a great job.

As convenor, Graham Rig­by, said during his clOSing re­marks, "all conventions are good." We fEreI this one does not suffer by comparison. Like a ll conventions it had its high and low spots. We will t ry and remember only the highs.

Two Innovations we felt worked very well were the' al­ternate round· ups and square- ups and the holding of the convention meeting after morning session of dancing. We think both thcse Ideas merit seriOUS considera­tion for future conventions.

Once aj!ain we say " thank you" to the Queensland com­mittee and dancers for a wonderful cOll\'ention.

_From bhe dancers and callers of Victoria.

THANKS TIle' Centre Squares or

Alice Springs wIsh to express heartfelt t hanks for a won­derful time at the 13th con­vention, We really appreci­ated all the efforts put forth to make' the convention such a Sllccess. The hospitality was great. It was a thrill to have a Frost from Northern Territory. All nre welcome to come and visit us,

- JIM FLOYD.

NOTICE Due to Increased publlca­

tion costs. the SOCiety of N.S.W. regrets an increase In price of the Review Is neces­sary. Such Increase wlll be det.ermlned when the full ex­ecutive returns from their holidays,

-EDITORS.

July, 1972

EDITORIAL The men ha\'e gone bush.

leaving me holding the fort. The society has just receivcd the printin~ account for the last two big issues and the word is someone is going to ~et hammered into Ihe ground like a tack for spending the society's money, so the)' shot through.

George will say, What-and· the·blank·blank am I doin}!: writin.': the editorial, but see· in.': I have a big hand in put· tinj!: out the "Review" doing all the carryin ):!; ;Jnd fetching, J think I rate a turn. Thc threc of us help one another, but you know, ~irls. how men are untidy ;Jna hopeless at most thin~s - you should see the mess r have to clean uf after a paste·up and sart in ):!;. know Bill tries to be tidy. but I'm surc Gcorge s till thinks he's kickin~ corn husks around the

...: barn. Their first and only at· tcmpl at wrapping was laugh. able. so I haye had [0 take that job over. Despatches in' tcrstate ha\'e to be tid\'. he's such a nicc man at the airways office and I want to keep sweet with him.

We are vcrv happy to pre· sent the .. Review" to you. E\'eryonc. generally, has been vcry co-operative. Only in odd cases have subscribers ignor' cd the deadline, but the men blame Tom McGrath for that - spoiling everyone whcn hc was editor.

We've had conj!ralulations from the boss's wife, -Grah::lnl Pockett, Graham Rigby, Ron Mennie, Bill Collev. also that nice man, Kevin Leydon. All you have to do is be nice to us and "ou'll J!CI vour name Ln the paper.

I had a vcr\' J;!ood com'en· tion and now ha\'c a good col· lection of badp;es. J hat'e Shir­ley Casboult's, Colin Huddle­stone's and Ron J ones' own personal badges and. as well, a prize N.Z. one. I had to do some wranp;linj! to j:!et them - thev now JIo in a p;lass case.

Don't fOrj~el your articles, ,!.!irls. I'm sure vou can show these men how to write. Leave it to me. I ' ll sec thev }:lct printed.

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SQUARE DANCING CHIEF

Welcome from the "Chief Allemande", Joho Krokon, of Perth , for square dancinp; sisters, Glenda, 14, and Marilyn Brown, 17, of the Hollandia Swingers, -Holland

Park, at the start of the national square dance convenilon at Paddington. -Courtesy of the '·Courier·MaU".

BAR-K RAMBLERS

EXHIBITION SQUARE DANCE ROUND.UP

SPRINGLANDS BARN, SLACK'S CREEK

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

FEATURING QUEENSLAND'S TOP CALLERS

Admission $1.00, including supper All WELCOME

A SQUARE DANCE HALL IS BORN

A new facillty has been added to the square and round danCe activity in Christchurch.

BaSically, it is a recreation room. large enough tor four squares, built by Art Shep­herd tor practising rounds. It can and will be used for it round dance group and tor entertaining visiting overseas couples who arrive on an off­night.

Lo\'c to 0111, \_~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~NOELENE GOW •

To many it may look like a garage but then how many garages are heatcd, sound­proofed and have tiled facUl­ties? Heated ? Oh yes! We remember how cool visiting couples found N.Z. at night. (Christchurch anyway).

WHO? WHO is opening a museum

fol' badges-any charge for admittance?

WHO have moved. from an an­tique badge to a way-out banner?

WHO nearly swiped it? WHO had a very fishy. crabby

motel room? WHO has a Devil woman? WHO has a little pillow? WHO lost spouse and friend

N.S.W.:

BLUE PACIFIC EVERY TUESDAY (See Diary)

Callers! LES & LUCKY 32·5031

NORTHERN TERRITORY DIARY

TUESDAY: Centre Squares, Alice Springs Youth Centre. Caller: Jim Floyd. at airport?

- Tl}e Ladybird and Co. Ib======================l1

It any couple is heading this way just phone Chrlst­church 885-675 and an even­Ing's dancing Is assured.

WEDDING BELLS May Meads reports the

wedding between Antoinette Parsons and John Keith ISparkllate Club) was cele­brated on June 7. Congra­tulations to the happy couple.

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NOISE IN MODERN SQUARE DANCING This subject was a discussion topic at the Brisbane Con­

vention ilMd WilS rea lly interesting as it is definitely good debating material.

The twO main debating views as ( 1) caller's \\ord addiction and (2 ) dancers' noise, I agree, are reasons for bad sound and noise. but I was a little disap­pointed when onlv one or t\.\'o placed blame on dancers when most would place all blame on callers. Note: Callers were asked nOt to use up time speaking, as they hnd had their sav at Callers' confer­ence.

Before I explain a trial I myself tried, I wish all to know that I would be the last person to want any fun or en­joyment taken away from square dancinl!;.

My group, "The Merry Mix­ers", is rather large at times and mainly consists of lively yOl1n~sters and teenagers and can $!"e t mighty rowdy at dan­ces with s ideline CHIT CHAT. etc. M\' trial started by set­

and iust say loudly. "S HUT UP!" ( It 's unorthodox, BUT it worked); quietness ruled from the shock, and while everyone was spellbound I re­placed music and continued with call and EVERYBODY COULD HEAR WITHOUT ANY CHANGE IN VOLUME , and there was no excess noise either.

I usually have music and voice goin~ through the same speakers, mv equipment would be one of the cheapest, my word addiction as a caller, terrible, BUT, they were not the cause of the NOISE.

I suppose I would be the only one who could get away with this unorthodox method without losing dance rs, BUT it shows that the dancers should shou lder their share of blame.

ting musk and microphone For instance, think of the volumes at a normal sound, sound effects when a demon· BUT no one could hear, BUT stration or display is on and there was plenty of noise. dancers are all quiet. Next s tep was to slop music -TED SAMS.

HURRAH FOR BRISBANE! In spite of strikes a most

entertaininl!; and sun ny con­vention was enjoyed bv over 900 people from aU States and New Zealand.

The parade of dressed sets was something to remember, thousands of hours must have been spent collectively by the dancers who presented their own individual ideas and de· signs in their verv colourful "d ressed sets", a truly com· mendable effort.

The standard of dancing was }2:ood and with the vast ranl!;e of ca1Jers everyone's requirements were weI! cater­ed fo r. The many demonstra· tions at both City Hall and Cloudlands were a delight to observe and, as usual. the }2:race and dress of the Victor­ian callers and wives was par-ticularlv pleasin,!! . •

Meetings were a lillie rush· ed, but with so much to fit

into a weekend, it would reo Quire a superman to organise every facet perfectly.

A very pleasi.ng feature was the "Rest a'While" review, which we understand was written, desi,l!ned, produced and acted by the combined ef­fort s of Bri sbane dancers; not onlv was it verv good enter­tainment , but a le,!!i l imate reason to rest tired feet.

Special praise must go to Ailsa Chadwick for Ihe basic story and continuii V of acts which made a \'erv well bal· anced and presented show.

Whilst all the people and ,l!I'OUPS who deserve praise have not been mentioned, I am sure they know that we, the dancers, appreciated their efforts, and particularly the efforts of Graeme, Val and their Committee. -CHARLES VAGGS, N.S.\\'.

VAL ETTA WILL CELEBRATE ITS 22nd BIRTHDAY

WITH A

SQUARE DANCE BALL TUESDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER, 1972 .,

CENTENARY HALL, CAULFIELD 4 Course Dinner

NOVELTIES, PR IZES and SURPR IS ES 6.30 p. m. to Midnight

ALL OF VICTORIA'S LEADING CALLERS Tickets $4.00 per person B.Y.O.

Contact: Wally Cook, 24-5518

MONDAY , SOUTH AUSTRALIA DIARY KURRAl1A PK.I WHkly (Beginn.,,]. Gi.1 Guide Hall. «Itne' C'en tce. and

Daly Sl. Allan f,e., . 4~· 135 1. GLENelG, WHkty (k!iinn.,, ). Gordon Sl. Coli~ HuddJ .. ,on. ~S·~556. THUItSDAY, PLYMPTON, R.S.l. HIli, lon", SI . Wu~ ly (Adv.nced ]. AII.~ f.esl . 4~.1351. nlDAY; Sf ACUff PK., RAOS Hall. Ocun HI.d. Wee~ly (B .... inne •• ). R09"' W .. ~e,

93·1337. SUNOAY, WALKERVILlE, "Hawy Medium", D,,,id. Hall, co. ne ....... in Nonh h" Rd.

ond C ... i. S •• 8. i.n Town .... d. 64.4864.

SOUTHERN CROSS

Our club directed Its efforts to thE:' combined a ::mce last month and members atten­dance helped to make the evening a success.

We offer congratulations to Peter Frost on attaining his majority.

Two trainee ca1lers are pro­gressing and Jeff Setdel hopes to start a dance in the near future. Best of luck Jeff .

As Allan wUl be in Bris­bane, the elub will be run by Bill J ohnson and Don Mul-downey,

Don't forget our apron and hat parade In J uly. SEACLIFF WEAVER S

After our advertising effort recently on Channel 10, we have now decided to try the radio and this will be done soon.

Plans for our caba ret on July 22 are coming on well a.nd tickets are now available. We are hoping this will be a good nigh t.

We are very sorry to hea r that we will lose John and ( Doris Banks in August, they a.re moving over to the west -coast near Port Lincoln. We'll all be over for a dance one weekend. John and Doris.

NOTICE We note two conflicting impressions on squaring-up al

conventions. This could be a very interesting topic: and a very big help to future convenors programming their con­vention. please record your vote with a small letterette stating your for and against with a brief explanation . All letters will be acknowledged through these pages.

-EDITORS.

VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION

NOMINATION FORM

I wish to nominate

pOSition of ...... _ .......... .. Committee of the V.S.D.A. in accordance tution of the above Association.

Proposer

Seconder

Nominee

fo' .... .. on the with the ConsH-

Nomination form complete with signatures to be returned to the Han. Sec. seven days prior to Annual General Meeting - August 13th, 1972.

HON. SEC V.S.D.A. 2 Lyon Road

View Ba nk. 3084

VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & DANCE

Election of Office Bearers

" MALVERN MASONIC HALL on

SUNDAY, 13th AUGUST, 1972

" 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meeting; 4.30 p.m. Basket Tea : 6 p.m.

Donation 60 cents - Members 30 cents (See Nomination Form this issue)

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July, 1912 SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW Page 5

SQUARE DANCERS OF THE MONTH NEWCASTLE will be the venue for the 1973 14th National

Convention. There are many hard-working commitfee members in New­

castle pUlling in their time to ma ke sure the 14th is a success. But, without the couple we have chosen as our Square Dancers of the Month, Newcastle wouldn't have much hope in staging a Na tional Convention - because as you will soon read, one of our chosen pa ir is Newcastle's only regular cailer.

Nollv, when some people read th is, they may say to them­selves, "We ll if you only have one caller you have to take what you can get!" Not so with Newcastle! They have as a caller one at the best - not just in Australia but perhaps in the square dancing world. A bold statement no doubt, but we believe this to be true - so we said it .

From Newcastle, we present -BRIAN AND WENDY HOTCHK IES.

Wendy began dancing at Newcastle Y.M.C.A. in 1960 a fter coming along !O "gi\'e it "\ AO". And Brian came along

-'to the same club in 1961 with a friend, "just to watch". This is a familiar star . ." to all of us. When you first look in on a sq uare dance, lillie do you realise what the next eleven y~ars will bring. Brian was dub treasurer in 1962 and be­gan his callin~ care~r with the Y.M.C.A. club in 1963. That club functioned for eight year.s, and chJring that time Wendy held the positions of president, \' icc-p resident, sec­retary and treasu rer, the latter two ' for several tenns. The Y.M.C.A. club was closed in June, 1967, but reopened the followi.ng week a t Carden Sub­urb under :1 new name, the B-Bar·H.

Brian began the Westerners club at Birmingham Gardens in 1966, calling for the New­cas tle club in 1968 and the Kotara club in 197 1.

The B·Bar-H club holds its ··eekend square dance vaca-

'-rion each year with Brian as <..:aller and 'Vendy as secretary­treasurer since its inception as the Y.M.CA. Square Dance Camp II years ago.

Brian has been president and vice·presiden! of the B­Bar·H club for several /,ears and is now president a the Newcastle club.

RiJ!ht about now we m ust pause to wonder just how many hours this couple can cram into a week!

Brian is an office machine technician, whose outside in­terests re,'olve mainly around vou - know - what, building speakers, practising new rec­ords, and constantly improv. ing his already abundan! knowledge of square dancing.

N.S.W.: LEARN TO

Wendy enjoys garden ing, sewing and cooking and has recently had Quite a bit of ex­perience chan2in~ nappies.

Brian and Wendy were mar­ried in December, 1967, and have "lived happily ever after'· - Wendy's very words to your reporter! They have one son, Evan, 18 months old, who can dance (?) and clap and is Quite adept at sleeping in a car at Ihe side door of a square dance hall.

A large room has recently been built on to the back of the Hotchkies' home and a [eamers dance is now held therein eve r y Wednesdav nigh t.

Brian now calls every Tues· day, Wednesday, Friday and Sa'turday night and runs a workshop on the fourth Sun­day as well.

Of course there's always the club, 01' convention committee meeting to fill in the Monday or Thursday nights, so thev don't get bored.

Wend... is treasurer and Brian is publicity officer for the National Convention in Newcastle in 1973.

As for their thoughts on square dancing, they both en· joy the company of the manv friends they ha\'e made, the challenge of an advanced hoe­down with plenty of variety, the many well-timed Singing calls, and the not-too'complica­ted round dances in between the squares.

Thi s is the second month in a row th:1t we have been pleas­ed to w ri te about voungel­couples who are quite capable and willing to put their all into squa re dancing in order to follow in the tracks of all of our other Squa re Dancers of the Month.

-TOM McGRATH

ROUND DANCE

AT THE RENDEZVOUS (S6.e Diary)

"LA RONDE" --- THE ROUND DANCER "Lucky Thirteenth" Conven­

tion has come and gone. This column, of course, wi!! com­ment only on the RID segment, but before moving on, may I congra tul:1te the convenor and his committee on :1 very inter­estin!!. convent ion. We saw a break from many of the a<..:cep­ted procedures; nOl all of them were howling successes, but were worth a try and the re­sults will benefit fu ture con­,'entions and the attendin~ dancers.

The rounds demonstrated during the convention were, in order of appearance:

N.S_W. Combined Clubs -" Roses for Elizabeth ".

Vic. Edna Batchelor RI D -"Bit of Heaven", " In Mv Dreams"_

Vic. Sunnyside RI D - "Love For Two" . .

Old. Carousel RID - "Sal­ly", "Blossoms".

Old. Callers & Wives _ "Let Me Call You Sweetheart".

Vic. Callers & Wives -"'Raindrops" and special ar­ran~ement by Ella Whyte and Merve Groves, "Love Is a Beautiful Song".

Presentations ,~'ere of high standard and we saw some de!i$(htful dances. Many of us baulked on seeinj!; "Salty 0 0:1." and "Hully Gully" listed, but don't the \'ounJ! ones love them! Floor packed and really jumping.

"MississauJ!a Waltz Mixer". Blue Star Label No. 1797, was the dance taught with square dance clubs in mind. Callers will find this a good one and useful in ~i" in~ variety. Danc_ ers loved the lilt of the old tune, " It Happened In Mon­terey", 10 which this dance is SC I.

From New Zealand. Art Shepherd and his good wife

Blanche, have kindly sen t a list of rounds used at their various functions and conven­tions. Space will not allow lis ting here, but I will be happy to supply details to any interested dancers. Two I par­ticularly noted were '·Ra in­drops", which we saw at the com'enlion and the beau tiful "Moon Over Naples". Thank you, Art and Blanche.

From Victoria , ,news of a ViSit by American friends, Belh and Frank Albert to Ed­na Batchelor's Club. From Califomia, they ha\'e Eddie and Audrey Palmquist, top choreographers for 1971 , as thei r teachers. Beth and Frank showed a number of the clas­sics while hcr~. Edna dances weekly, Thursday nights, and visitors are always welcome to the club.

To hand from the States, a brochure on the 9th . "Star Span$!led Banner Festival", August 18th, 19th, 1972, spon­sored by the Mason Dixon Square Dancin}!; Federation. Prices seem to be on a pat· with us, but we miss out on a 7% tax on accommodation. Not a word to your local mem­ber about this one. Note also the RI D "rooms" and SI D "halls". Could this be some· thin$! to do with noise levels? No, Ihev are no t smaller.

Not shown o.n the pro­j!ramme, but one of the high­liJ!hts of the convention (I saw it with my own eyes cou ldn't believe them though), Geor!!.e and Noeleen Gow in a remarkable rendition of the "Salty Dog Rail". Made my day. George, you were won­derful!

Happv Dancing! -~ TIME.

P.S.: With Ihis J uly issue. we complete our first year of '"La Ronde" column.

STIR THE BUCKET Heed this warning. Poet Laureate,

When you come to Brisbane town. We don't s tand for any nonsense,

When you sout hern folk are round. We may not be hedicated,

Our spelJinj! at times a little s ick, But we're mighty decent people,

Not a bunch of hicks. From the editor of dancing,

We expect a better deal. We'll hold back aU our money,

That will make you squeal. We'll print our own newspaper,

Hold conventions every yea r. Dance round and round in circles,

Cut au! those sillv squares. We've sharpened up our a rrows,

Gathered Slicks and stones, Got tOJ!ether all our placards

To drive you all back home. Still, we're most forg:iv inj! people.

I'n a funny sort of way, So you're welcome on the Gold Coast ,

If yOU ever come our way. -Signed "THE STIRRER".

"age 6 SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE OANCE REVIEW July, 1972

REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASS. With the approach of the 3rd Annual Meeting, it is an

opportune time to bring before the square dancing public th. developments taking place in Victoria .

The VSlJA is an association ~he necessity for callers to of Victorian dancers to pro- become Involved in these ac­mote the dancers' point of tlvities, thus allowing thEm to view, as distinct frm the concentrate 011 their clubs. callers, who are eligible to 2. Social activities to com­Join t.he association. but not bine club dancers and also to hold office link with country clubs.

Since Its i;laUgUratiOn In 3. Charity work, which has 1969, Its membl::l'shlp has the dual purpose of tund­grown steadily. so that it now raising and placing squa re plays a significant part In the dancing In the public eye.

Last year's activities In­Victorian squal'l:: dance scene. cluded a beginners' dance tor This can be seen from statls- International Square Dance tics - at Its formation there Week (approx. 450 attcndcd); werc five callers operating six participation in Mis.~ Sports­clubs, who chose to affiliate girl Quesl, where Miss Square with the new body, and now Dance gained fourth place In t.here are 10 callel's calling to fund-raising; demonstrations 17 regular clubs - aU addi- at the Melbourne Show. Aus­Lions being new to square Iralia Day ceremony, Moom­dancing. There is an active ba, and various shopping caller training programme, centres. some of whIch had operated by the callers' ad- worthwhile TV coverage; visory panel. a sub -com mit- State convention (where 200 tee ot the VSDA where six dancers had a tun and dance trainee caJlers are ~ponsor- packed weekend at a holiday ing one nlgh~ stands and chalet) and combined dance regular repeat performances, and annual meetlng. so new clubs and callers are These functions are now being constantly developed. part of the ann u a I cal­Trainee calle\'s a re helped endar. organised on a group with ' equipment as required . basis from dancers and caU-

The assoclat.ion has now er5 who care to participate, consolidated. and has a pro- with an object to comple­

besicaUy to fulfil the mentlng regular club events _ as the association has no

work to f05- inHuence In club activities. President.

ODE TO It looks like my girlfriend is at it again, Giving me st ick with the aid of her pen; But how luvly you having the Yank sailors in town, I hope you had good dancing, no fooling around. I didn't sec you in Brisbane, you rotten lot, I did expect your caller. all the monev he's got; However, a convention I bid - the idea was mine, You're on in 1975. that's apple blossom time. The Wcst say you want your eyes operated on For failure to see swans on Iheir Ri ver Swan; I'm in all kinds of strife you saying ius I that . I'd sold them the Opery, now they want their money paid back. Yeah, bad luck the "Yarra's" bridj!e came lumbling down. But shamc them blaminJ! the poor cow in old London town : The fault was the concrete, the mixture the worst, They used the Yarra water without sicvin!! it first. I 'm ,l!lad you didn't hcckle Mennie. myoid china plate, But I know all about Hooper. stirrers I hale; Best r j!0 now, or trouble there']] be. My cditor. she's not easy as vour Shirley C. But thanks for writinj!, do come again, You can IIive me stick with any old pen: For there's pleasures in writin,l! in lakinj! a crack. BUI all the fun is when someone takes a crack back.

-"GEORGESPEARE".

SOLUTION SQUARE PUZZLER ACROSS: I. UP - 3. AT - 5. THRU - 6. SPUR _ 7. OR _

9. AW - 12. ARM - 14. LA - 16. LI - 17. IT - 19. CIRCLE LEFT AND RIGHT - 22. OAK - 23. NEAT -'4 M G _ 25. NO - 26. RAIN - 27. TUBS - 29. KIDS _ 30. 'LINE _ 31. ME - 32. AD.

DOWN: 1. UH - 2. PROMENADE - 3. AP - 4. TURN ROUND - 5. TRACK - 6. SWING - 8. CLEAN - 9. ALAMO _ 10. SIGNS - 11. RIO - 13. RL - 15. AFT - 18. THO 20. RAG - 21. LE IS - 26. RIM - 27. TIA - 28. BE.

MISS SQUARE DANCER t' OR YOORALLJ\: CO!\HllTTEE Ri!:i>OKT

The first meeting of the committee for Mi!S Square Dancer for Yooralln, 19.72, was held with an suendance of 13. Mr. D. Head, president vf the VSDA, chaIred the meeting tor the c-Iectlon ot office-benrers.

The main topic of the meeting was the programme for the raiSing of fuuds to as­sist Lorraine Burgess In her effort as an entrant In the Miss Sportsgil'l Quest of Vic­toria. An moneys raised will go to Yooralla at the end of the quest. July Programme:

Thursday, July 13: Theatre night, Cherry Orchard (Com ­edy Theatre). Tickets $3.20 each.

Monday, July 31: TV Ring­side. TIckets $1.50 each.

Our thanks go to all con­nected with Ihe Whitehorse birthday night in raiSing $100 for our appeal.

If there are any Interstate square-dancers interested In helping the appeal for Yoor­alla, tax-deductible donations will be accepted.

Donations may be sent to Miss Y. Bousie, 2 Thana Street, South Oaklelgh. 3167.

TASMANIAN TOPICS

TASSIE TWIRLERS Kindred

We celebrated our fifth birthda.y at a dinner for all members, followed by a square dance. Newlyweds Sue and Rodnev Hennessy did the hon­ors. cuttin~ the cake, etc.

Many aspiring callers are ex­ercisinj! their vocal cords in preparation fOl- Ihe amateur callers contest in July. Some hidden talent to be revealed. TEXAS STARS Burnie

AI a recent committee meet­jnl! members discussed the idea of holdin~ 50/50 duncin$: - square and old· time - in several countrv centrcs to Iry and promote interest in square dancin,l! and therefore start more clubs if possiblc.

We welcome Rene back 10-the club after sevcral wceks ..... holidav in Melbourne. Maybe Ern won't look so lost now. LAUNCESTON

Nice to have Tom Stock from W.A. drop in on us. and we welcome Deb Cameron from Wollon~on$:.

Numbers have bee.n down latelv and we are hopin~ those folks ioininj! in our 21st birlh­day reunion dance on June 24 will become regular dancers a~ain.

I TASMANIA DIARY ~

lAUNCESTON· Wednesd.YJ. 31·1563. He~lher Hall. NewSI,,><I, I'"n""it. Rood. KINOREe l"'SSIE TWIRlERS, ... ilamAI. Wednesdays. G,~","", Wha.lev (forth

28·21171. BURNIE: Tex .. 5101£. Friday ...... I'.P.M.. Se'~i« 8vi/d i"9. Mo,ine Tee. Mo. '1.,...1,

31.16?6 KINDRED: hI S.hwday. I'hQ..... 211-2117. Woo-kohop. Gru",a WhUet.y. •

SUNNYSIDE ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2S

AT MALVERN TOWN HALL

ALL WELCOME

Enquiries for bookings: RON and ELLA WHYTE, 95-1496

N.S.W.:

Belmore Ramblers EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY AT SCOUT HALL

LARK STREET, BELMORE

PUNCHBOWL WAGGONWHEELS Rossmore Avenue, EVERY TUESDAY

,

GIRL GUIDES' HALL, 10.7118 Caller: Ron Jone~111

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July, 1972

VICTORIAN JOTTINGS

I.L4..PPY VALLEY Many of our dancers are

aJreaay on ~neir way to t(,,!ueensland. ~y the time t ills is in print It wUl all be I)ver, but one thing's sure -we'll have had ye~ another wonderful weekend .

Perc is recovering after his accident.

Congratulations to Dudley and Dagmar on Iheir IOlh grandchild.

Nance and Bob, just walt t ill Les calls a hoedown in }· 'rench! CAl\IBERWELL

Rene Elphinstone a wel­come visitor. We look for­ward to seeing more at our Tasmanian friends later on.

New dancers Beryl and Bryan coming along splen­didly.

Nice to see Barbara and Max Talbot, who dance at Greenwich i'romenaders.

We all enjoyed our recent visits to Whitehorse and l.>andenong birthday nights . W·JII 'J'EHORSE CLUB

'1 hanks to all the callers and their dancers who h elped make our birthday such a good night.

Did you see the stripper at the birthday night? It not, ask Bet ty or Jim about It.

Most of our club members went to the Swinging Saints' birthday and had a most enjoyable night.

Congratulations to Wendy and Bruce on their engage­ment. BOX HILL NEWS

The popular hoedown nights make us all put our t hinking caps On _ even re­vived the old teacup star.

Had fun at Whitehorse and Rosanna birthday mights.

Many of the Thursday­nlghters paid. us a visit and may become regulars. Watch this group - Ihey're good.

Marlene Droscher, VI Hawker and BII! Collins are recovering after their hos­pitalisation. ST. PETERS

Our visil to Rosanna for their birthday night was en­joyed by alL

Some of our dancers are oft" to the Brisbane conven­tion. You'lJ be able to recog­nise them Quite easily - they arc the quiet ones travelling with the Mopoke mob!

Lorraine Burgess (MJss Square Dancer) called in to see us and ask the dancers for their support In the YooraUa quest.

Heather and Richard are engaged. Congratulations from .• 111 of us.

SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW 'a,,_ 7

YOUTH HOSTELS What a bright group our

fnends from Oeelong are! No matter what the weather is like, they always turn up.

Doug and Ron have de­veloped th~jr own form ot enthusiasm during "Don't Dilly Dally"; it has proved to be quite inCectious.

Birthday greetings to Ethel and Wallace. VALE1TA

Very nIce to see Harry Dowd back with us.

Sinie is on the mend and will be back In action In about two months.

Bookings have opened for our birthday ball on Septem­ber 4 and the response has been good.

Congratulations to Stocky and Gwen on their engage­ment. DANDENONG SWINGIN' SAINTS

Those of us who attended Whitehorse Club's 17th birth­day night had a very good time.

Then OUr own tifth birth­day night drew a very good crOWd of around 130, with guest callers Ron Whyte, Wall\' Cook , Jack Murphy and Les Schroder.

Southern C. and W. club member JuUe Smith enter­taIned with songs during the evening.

Also present was Lorraine Burgess, Miss Square Dancer.

Thanks to all t.hose visitors who helped us celebrate and also to the team who arrang­ed prizes, decorated the hall, helped with supper and cleaned up afterwards.

Next step Is the conven­tion. ~

,\\ONO.ll'l" :

SINGLES IN SOCIETY Everybgdy is looking for­

ward to the weekend at Warburton on June 16. We will ~ square-dancing and a great time is anticipated.

The July dance will be at Gardner.

Henrl' Overall has caught on qulcifly, although he does admit to some previous ex­perien«e:. K.£YSs.pROVGH

We're p.appy to hear that Phyl Allan is reallx well alter her hospitalisation, but sorry thai the Gold Coast holiday turned out so soggy.

Susan ~eedy decided to jOin Phyl 'in hospit.al for an appendectomy and Is also progressing well. Probably by the tlm~ this appears they w1l1 both be back with us.

We should be able to keep to our fo rtnightly schedule now unfil the end of the year. SUNNYSIDE

A group or Sunnyslde'l"s had a qlOSt enjoyable time at the Whitehorse birthday night, and the Swingin' Saints at Dandenong.

Gordon Patten is improv· ing and hopes to have the plaster removed from his foot soon.

Please remember that SunnysIde Is now in the new hall, St. Catherine's, Koo­yong Road, Caulfteld, nea r Olenhunti.ey Road.

NOTICE We regret that some VIc­

torIan news mIssed out last month. We have not been able t() trace the lost news, and sincerely hope it will not occur again.

ELLA WHYTE. VICTORIA DIARY

SAfUIDAY:

EASTERN EIGHTS Thank you, Shepparton, for

the wonderful wl-ekend you gave our dancers when they spent the weekend with you in May.

A few managed to Rosana for their birthday and had an able evening.

get to ecent

enjoy-

Thanks to all the ·'game" dancers who changed U1e1r sex at a recent club night. Even t-hough a few "busts slipped" during the evening, the night was quite a success. M()ORABBIN

We were glad to welcome Pat and Ray Knott, from Adelaide, this month.

A hearty welcome was given to Les Johnson, who called In on his way through to the convention; a lso, from W.A., Pam Blomlleld. We are pleased to ht;ar that Pam wl11 be back with us at Christmas.

Peter Honeywell is catching up fast on the newer calls. although he hasn' t danced for some time. BEREAVEMENT

We deeply regret the pass­Ing or Les Davis. Les and Edle. well known In Australia, altended the las! 10 con\'en· tions. and were in the Aus­tralian group to tour Amer­ica.

Les was a· very sincere Rnd kind man, always there to !;upport any functions, and loved his square dancing to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by the members ot Sunnyside club and by RII square dancers who knew him . Our slnrere sym­pathy to Edle and fa.mlly . - Ron and Ella Whyte (Vic.) ~~

.... OO~ABaI N , ~on Whyte (8), 265 Wick h. m Rood, Mooubh;n. 9S.I ~96. CAULfIHD, Sunn"ide Ron Why,.. SI. Cl lh ... ino·'

Chu,eh Hall, '(ooyotl\,l Rd., /'IU' GlenhlHllly Rd. 95. 1.&96. lUnDAY,

lOX HILL NORTH: Ron Menn io. Melhodi,l HIli , Woodho ..... GrOVI. • .. "s...

CARNEGIE: Valo".. Scoul liall , Mimou 5".01. W.It, Cook. 24-5511.

CAM8fRWfLL: L" $ch ,odo. . Foolt.. 11 P~" i lion . C~mbe __ '1 Road. 6'1·.921

MOOAA66 IN: R~n WhY' e. .65 Wic ..... . m ROId . M"o .. bbl". 95·1 496.

rHOl!N 6U RY : (T' i n il"~ 1101, 3.d and 5.1.), o.~l d Hoc oe, . r,· ~ I .y H.tI. " ~ on S' .-E/'IQ. Ed". and J:", 0.":.' r ~$·3693 ).

WEOIoIUO.llT, M!lOAA1I81N, Ron Whyt . . 26 ~ Wickh.", to.d.

' 5.1196. MAl VEItN, 'I"ou,h HOlt. ll . 5<0111 fil II. Oot Grove.

I~II W.d",utay. Willy Cook. U·551e. • BOX HIll, J ..-;k Mulphy. St . And,""",'" 1', • •. HIli,

Whil. Hor .. ROld. 89-6971.

IH~5DAY ,

CAUlFiElD (Ro und Ooncol: Ed"" B.llche 'o', t.nn il Ctub HI li , h lld."a HOld. 53-5763_

80)1; Hil L: Ren Menni .. P,i"aTo. e .g;nn.". B8·~83 •.

F~IDAT: FRANKSTON: E' ic C\o ,k. . f<>< lnig h'lv. 1I.lcombo

SI'lel. 783--2192. IEAU ......... IIS IfOUOOTEIS, Iod' McCubbin. Iott-

nighlty. 163 Ch l$'llly lood. 99.2261.

CAMIERWUl, Si"lIle . in Socill,., en!. 8o .. ,k. and Moo! Albert Road •. I .. $~I u'day. W.lly Cook. 2~la.

WI LLISON, (Happy v.r.y). ,., Sduo.c/e ' , 5(out H.o II, Fo,dham A".".... 69·~~ J I.

eox Hill, Jack Mwphy, $1. Andrew', p,.. byte.il/'l Chu"h HIli, Whll.ho .... ROl d, wu\ ly. Whi , ... 110 .. , Cl ub. "..6971.

BO X "' Ill (S'. P" ... ' . S .... ), Ro" t,lon/'lio. SI . P.I .... •• Chu.ch HolI, Whiteh" •• ~ Ro..... 110" Hill (rtUl 10 Town H11I). I", 3,d and 5th SI, ... dIY' . 87I-400I2.

KEY SSOROUC#H: Reueoliol'l HI li. Ch~t.nhlm ROid . Ahern.,. S",,·o.~l. Ke"in l erdor> . N2.9~.

IINGWOQO: £HI .. " E:ghlo. Allin D'OKh., . 101 l ;tUilwood Sco .. 1 HolI , hdlord Rood, "2I1d and .tth $01"'0...... ~31.1370.

SHEPPARTON: &ob Dkkio, .ItM".t. S.lut"'~" b"· .... ..,. ~II, .... I I.o l!w l Y S'"ion . 05·792·10~1 . Phone 0s.m·10011 .

MILDUAA: 5 •. Anokew'. Chutch HI U, De.~ ln A" • . 2nd .nd .cth 5. " .

WNDAY: DANOfNONG: 5, ~'y'. C •• holi< HIli, <orl\O,

Fo ..... ",01 lln",ho' ne S',HI,. AIt . , nl r. Su"rl.v •. !tavi<1 ' . ,,0:1 . ' or.!·9503.

ROUN D DANC£. h i Sun4aV in monlh. Ifo/'l I /'Id Elk Why,", 165 Wic~hl'" I ,,"d. Moorabhi/'l. 95.1.(96.

P.g~ 8 SOUTH PACifiC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW

NEW SOUTH WALES DIARY ,-.,-.

AU Done .. W .. ~ly . ~ "Ie .. . 1I1.d .. llowwi .., TUESDAY, PUNCHBOWl: Wag",en ..... 'h •• 1 CI"b. Re.. J"" ••.

Gltl Guide.' HolI, Itco.mor. A".""". 7G-71le. ASHfi EL D, o.bi1 e '" SI . .Ich.n'. PI ' 1ob HIli, I I,nd

Slr"l. Coller, /I.... fl ttrt'IWIl. ~I, II~. , ,-,,~'lh ~·Bo, · ". 1.. 0,<1(0" Svbu. o. ':"",muni'Y ~II. r·."pec, Rood. !fill' HOlth~iH : ~<;' ·7&18.

GR£fN-NICH (!',omenod.,,); Tom .MeG •• ,h. Cern"., '" , 1'1' Ce,,"e, G . ... nw.<h Rood, J3S.3821.

o ... ~~ eAY, Blue Pacific. lucky Ne w'on ond l oo Hilellen. Chu'th Hell, co,ne. 1)0"., ROld I t><! Old s.,,,th Head Rood, 32·5031.

LAKEMBA, CIRC LE 8 , Scouls Hall, Eomfltf SlrHI, Bev. Pickwctlh. 7B-~1 66.

WEDNfSDAY, OUDlE)': (lIeglnn.,..). Brion Kolthklc •. Eu'Y Wed·

n • • doy "'vIII. 29 C.ldwl U A" ...... , Dudloy. ~9·7608,

RYDf , AUe"""d . .. , Vince Spilll "e, hi .nd 3rd Wednesday, Gcv. '''tTlef\1 Bu. Depel. Cr. ny and B"flolo Rood" .yd., 630 •• ~ 7S.

RHQDES (A), Roy W. !d'., 2nd WedneodlY e..ly, S.O StOlll.' HolI, R.,o. 8r1dgo • .$33.1161.

DUNDAS: Spa,kilol' Club, To""" Hall, Mo.oden Road, Ound... C.II ... , F ... d Me.d" 47·1997.

ASQUITH: SfMrkill," Club, COl""' Pl tm, HighwI Y ond A""'roo Av ... Fred Me.dt, .7·1997.

GREENWICH .SWINGERS: P,e. by,., i.., Church H.II, 86 G<Htll"ich Ro.,!. Len Woodhead. .3-1205.

BEXLEY (llOiWAIUtASj: 1tcund Do""in<j 2nd fr io da\,>, .Ih frid. y$, Sd>col of Am, fOlo" Rood (nUl M ...... ,' HIU).

1·« \ , ... A~' l ~: l>,i~" h Olch. i .... Mlo,. Ly n,.. B~JI.oon>, II B.!lc.d Slteel, Brcldm .. l dow. ~.760$, .3-(933.

WOllONGONG. COIl'm.1 P,,"byt"'il" Chutch Ho.Il, Ptin, .. Hlghw. y, Corr'_1. T""y Dodd.

NWPORT, 0.:..., Wive' Cillb, Surf CI .. b HIli, N_· pOl l. WII Crichlon. 982-5068.

~L .. . k ,,"' .. :IIJS, ~,;.md d.n""~ , 10, fr id. y, K,,,· ot<g_"'" H •• I, eN. 0.""''''1' an'; E"" o y ;'1.«1. B nd J.m<hen. l .. " ...... rs e .nd "",.y. 32·50' 1

RY DE.6UffAlO SQUARES, 2nd Ind 4.h, GoY!. Bill

Depel, C . . .. y Ino Buff.lo ~ .... do, Ryd. . CIU"" Vin •• Spill .... , »-7985.

fRI DAY I; SATURDAY NIGHTS, MERRY MIXU SQUARE DANCERS: TE D SAMS, PorI

C,eek/Mo,i."" I.e.. f,ldaV & Sar""lay "igh ... Pheno 73-ISI9. W, j,e C/o POSI Offieo, Ccoron, bcr>g, 2265. (fOlme< S"nny"'ood SqUl" DIn'.")..

$AN IIOAY, •

July, 1972

ORBIT 8's, ASHF IELD Tennis is still going strong

each fortnight, with ever-in­creasing numbers,

Our advanced night has moved into a hall and the standard Is getting higher and dancing most enjoyable.

Ten ot us went to Brisbane and some are stili travelUng home slowly. SQUARE AND ROUNDS, 8ELMORE

A mothers' night fiesta. Con"l!:ratulations to the ladics who won the door prizes. tea cosies, knitted by our Jes, and a scrumptious cake.

We wished bon voyage to Helen and ArthUr Schrieber. who are off overseas to live,

THURSDAY: CLEMION PARK, Wonde •• ,. Club. Roy Elh"'i"1lI .....

5<:ou .. , 1'1011 , 5hle~ell Avenu., Clem,,,,, Pork. SI .~~ 1 5. ·

RIVERWOOO RIV ERSIOERS, StOOlS HoU, Boods Rood {,eor Tolol Garoge,. Be"'<'. Pickworth 78 •• 166,

MJRANDA.sUTHERlAND: Penli .... e'" Hall, P,inee . High""ay (cpp. HOlOl), Sulll ... lo"o. Atlhu, Go",. 727·9951.

I" SATURDA'(, Ai. Fo". Mtmc.-i. 1 Bowli<>g Club. Chlnd l", :"' . " . Rockdlle. S"pp~. p.ovided. ee" P,<:~wo,th . 78 •• 1c6.

BnMOR~: ltd Sal" .d . y, Sco.." H.II. l . tk S""'. 7~·:;330. Cell ... , I<on Jone •.

BELMOR~, SQU.a.RE & ROUND CLUe CAl, Sc<Nh HolI, Lell< Sireel. · Bev, Plckwonh, Avis ond Jl tk N'lmmo, 78-4 1606. 632-6685. . Se<ond Saturdoy men!h.

BElMORE (AI RA ..... BlU5: Ron Jones. Fou"h So,,,,: <I.y,' 5<:<I<I' H.Il. l ., . S"ee ', 7G-7118

8E LMORE, IIIlwltr .. , ROIInd Ind Sctuw. dancing , h I S.'ur<;Uy. SeoUl HII!. la,k' Slre,II. Phone.: 30-2379, :;23·191:;.

I and wp.o. altbough they haU­ed from Melbourne, always visited us when In Sydney, ILLAWAR RA-BELMOR E SOCIAL CLUB

About 60 dancers, Includ­ing president Charles Vaggs and his wife, Pexgy, all voted IfHOD~S, P.ound Dlndng, .. " i. and JOck l'Iimmo.

lid Ih ,'".doy. ::;eo 5<:011.. Ho lI, Ryd . BIi<Jg. 6,1}·Mil5 •

TAMWORnl. Sl. John', C. of E. HolI, c.~ St. Sue Mel ....... .

n.u .. l', I>ARRABA, f lu"e. WhOlI., ' YGttth C"''' ' ' ' Fi,uoy

S""'. 7 p.m. LUGARNO SQUARE DANCE CLUB: e.. .. y F, id_V,

8 '0 ID.3O. 32 G<.nd~ iew Cr~ocenl, l ....... no. Roy w.rd! . • Beglnn .... ~AS1WOOO TOWN t1ALl, "Boomerlng" ClUb,

Ag'''tOur' Rood, Mo"fieid. CIII .... 89.11 42.

IIUNDANOON: 2nd ..,d .'h S.'urd,ys. AI WI"1I . 11c M«hln;a' . In.,;I·,,,. · 8 10 12-

DUNDAS (Promonlo",,), Tom MeG .. ' h. third S.lu •• """Y. Town HIli, Maudl!'n Rood. 85-3821.

GRHNWICH, S,.,,"""". IA ), hi S.lVtdooy, Ron Jon... Communily C ... I<o, G,"nwid'. .RC.ld. ..,.,. .

KOTARA: 2nd S.'",doy. C. of E. Holl. G.in", lI . SltUI. !fi.n Holp,kie.. 49.7608.

NEWCAStle , W." • • n~... B"on Holchkiu. hI .nd

the farewell party to Mabs and Pat one of the best ever.

Merv. Kirkman, in making the presenta~ion of a table lamp and wall clock, voiced everyone's opinion on how they will be missed.

3,d Sol",<loy nigh!>. C. 01 E. HI li, N ...... h'on AV"'"", Birmingham G.rden., ~9.7608.

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Dancers had variety in the Barry plus nine guest callers sQ.uare-dance segment, wltil

SQUARE WHIRL New South Wales

Square Dance President, Cha rles Vaggs, 93-3070.

Secretary; Ross Sinclair

COMING EVENTS: S=tturday, JUly 29 : Society

Animal Ball. Su nday, August 20: New­

castle Festival of Dance. Sunday. September 17: HaIr

Yearly ·General- Meeting. Saturday. September 30,

and Sunday, October 1: New­castle weekend.

Saturday, October 28: Fes­tival of Dance, Lane COve.

}o'riday, November 24: So­ciety Christmas Party. . OCt::.'\N WAVES. NEWPORT

At Mothers' Night dance a. draw resulted In Rene win­ning a bouQ.uet or flowers.

We discovered members en­joy dinner in town and a show occasionally, '.

Members enjoyed a barbe­cue lunch at; Coal and CandJe Creek on' the last Sunday 'In Mav: however, due to incle­ment weather. the afternoon dancing venue was altered to the hall.

Excitement Is running high amongst member's planning to attend . the convention. Several '· couples Intend ' Incor­porating their annual vaca­tion with it.

GREENWICH P ROMENADERS

Everyone's enjoying ' them· selves at Greenwich t.hese days. Our dancers are feeling right at home and progreSs,­in,g well . Every .nigh-t is like a party night, with 'fom Mc­Grath calling and 'teaching In top Conn and Paul John­son proving a very ' popular back-stpp;

Romance Is In the air again. Our June brides were ,Nell Williams, who wed Ihe sQ1.,:iety's junior vice­preSident, Peter Johnson, and Ruth Whitrord, who has also \\'ed: " .-

Heather Wells Is fiashll)g a. Dew diamond engagement ring. She says the mountain air had something to do with it., .

We wish aU of you every happlne.ss.

IMPORTANT NOTICE N.S.W. ANNUAL BALL

Following the nuisance caused last year due to the noise from the adjacent hall, you r executive committee have hired both halls 'at Paddington Town Hall. This will not only ensure a noise free evening but, with tables set up in the sm~lIer hall, and only chairs around the dance hall, more dancing space will be available.

Bev.- has kindly agreed to lead the calling w ill be his last big function before he leaves look forward to a capacfty crowd,

. JUST RELEASED 1

and as t his Sydney, we

"Square Dancing For Everyone" (A. BRAND NEW 1" E,P. R.C.A. RECORDING) witb GRAHAM RIGBY Calling

Six FUfI·level. Dances Enquiries; VAL RIGBY - $3.00 - 14 Eagle Street

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WOLLONG ONG DUND.4. S PROl\lENADERS WAN~ERERS MAY~ Tom away, we had Twe'lve Wanderers were at

GREEl'\,''WICH SWINGERS Cupid club calling ~ three

engagemen ts In one month! Congratulations to Marie Keneally and Barry Mark­wick. Dorrie Dolg and Jack McCathie (married on May 20 ), and Heather Wells and Rex Gilroy.

.Paul J~nson filling In, Go~d the "best eve" on ent' nlght . With four squares In . r c v Ion. att.endance. We told Tdm we .Let me add my thanks for had 10 'squares ~ Ssh , don't everything. and a spcclal anyone' teU him different. thank-you to the callers who

JUNE : Very happy to have called the dance~ we danced with us the touring . N,Z. 20 yea~s ago. Wed never for­dancers, They have proved gotten . a very popular group during Then Alice and John went their short stay, and what to Toowoomba ~ and danced wonderful ambassadors for with the Garden C1~y Pro­any country to have> What menaders. 'Had a really great price a N,Z, convention? We night. Thank you "Sunshine will be there. State" for everything.

Con8ratuiatlons also to Barry on taking over I1!a­\farms Club from Mabs and Pat.

Party night was a happy occasion nnd we appreciated the viSitors from Wanderers club.

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ALLEM.4.NDERS BELMORE DUNDAS SPARKILATES the fifth Saturday in Sep-The past month has been The cold night didn't In Thank you, gang, for deeo- tember, Newcastle's October

interestmg and varied. Vince any way deter liS Crom en- rating Dundas Town Hall in Weekend. Boy, have We got has newer ffif:'ll1bers adv311C- joying ourselves at our last record time. some goodies cooked up for mg to a well planned pro- meeting. ClUb members started you! _ and we mean this gramme. It was with great pleasure dancing carly, tor the ar- literally. The dates again:

We enjoyed the cabaret that we welcomed the return rival of Charles and Peggy September 30, October 1 and and thought the new venue to dancing of Denise and Eric Vagg and our guest caBers: 2. More in later Square was excellent.. Ellis, dancers from 'way back. Lucky and Les, Peter, Ted Whirls.

We made a visit to Orbit 8 Do hope we see Jots more of and Cyril, for our fi rst blrth- KOTARA SQUARE club and had a very pleasant th em. day pa rty. DANCE CLUB evening. Also we were well It 's shortly to be goodbye It wa$ a really tremendous Kotara Square Dauce Club rcpn:sented at Circle 8's Hill- to Pat and Mabs Bourke. who night, and although still con- would like to congratulate the billy party. will be greatly missed here valescing, many thanks to convenor, Grahame Rigby, AS~UlTH SPARKILATES on the Sydney scene. We all Mrs. Whlbley for her hand- and the committee fo r a

The locals of Mt. Colah wish them both luck and made nowcrs. wonderful and impressive have shown an interest in our good health in their sojourn CI J.l,CLE EIGHT conventlon. The 11 members move to the new hall. Many up north. We had a ta b. 10th bi.rth · of our small club who at-of them have come to sec what WANDERERS day night with eight squares. 'h iii d square dancing's about. d I t to tE:llded were so very r e

Ou" !'arners are grateful Another welcome grand- alnc ng. II I was nice see with every aspect of the • child recently. This one. a v nce Sp lane, Len Wood- w"k.nd Th' "Ia"da"d of for th, willing h.ip constant- "'.... . "" • little girl ~ Lisa ~ proud head and their danccrs, also d3",ing wa" an absoiu', iy ,omlng from OUI" advanced "

na,',,"". grandparents ~oy and Nancy. visitors from Wanderers and pleasure and by the time the >0 Tw.n'y of 0 ,mb ... Belmore. Some of Ihc dress· Oct well soon, Whib., we ur m r" convention was over we were

miss you. journeyed to Brisbane fOl" the ups- were terrific! absolutely and happily ex-We were recently visited by conventfon. The Wanderers, co~v~~~~~ o:n~s ~=~t ~ f~~ hausted. The happy atmos-

a group from Toukley. although on ly a small club, pi)ere throughout tile whole Happy nursing, Marylyn! was the only club to Ilave two time. The food was lovely, convention was so very ty-

nOOMERANGS dressed sets. dancing good, and the enter- plcal of square dancing Tha k" t P I h tainmen t. was terrific! No wordS"' can express our n "go a e er, w a everywhere. Once again,

thoughts tor the sad loss 01 did a very able job with our Thanks Brisbane, for a WOI1- thanks Queensland for a b i f R . b dertul convention. Jim Allen, also Mrs. Wright, eg nners n oy s a senee. fabulous time and hope to

Tess Bunton's mother. Our Congratulations to Nell and WAGG ON WHEEL, see you all at the Newcastle deepest sympathy to J im's Peter on their recent marrl- PUNCHBOWL convention next year. wife, Gloria. and also to Tess. age. Well, the convention is l\IERRl:' !\IIXERS

Could anyone with plc- l\URANDA-SUTHERL.'\ND over once more, our club bav-tures or films at Jim please Three enjoyable weeks of Ing 12 representatives there. Yes, we are still square contact CYfll, 728· 6924? dancing to the Sweet-Man. It would h ave been nice to dancllng. cven bit las,t, " POo"

went to Sparkllate (Dun - Hope we all behaved our- see a few more club members was n Septem er, I L Ul" das) first birthday party ~ selvf1S, Bill and Sheila':"'" and there to enjoy the fun. dances h ave had attendances 'twas great! thank you. I heard a few whispers from 30 to 130 with an aver-BUFFALO SQUARES Welcome back from holl- al"ound that the new team ag£;' around 56-65. Our t.ravels

We are making very pleas- days to Arthur and Carol. wish to call themselves "The and visits have taken many ing progress, with excellent looking rather fit and ready Silver Spurs". ot us to Lane Cove, Bunda­aLtendance - the hall filled for the winter dancing. Denise and Graham Bald- 1100n, Singleton, Petersham. oearly to capacity. Tough luck. Brian, nursing win have now taken up resi- Wyong, Coifs Harbour, Ta m-

Dancers are very keen and an injured foot. Who did dence in Brisbane and we worth , Kempsey and Brls-caJ,!cr to lcarn new move- kick the cat? Speedy re- wish them both well. bane. ments as well as enjoying covery tor your overseas trip NEWCASTLE CLUB We have entered all pus. fun-level dancing. with Greig. and bon voyage A very big "thanks" to our sible competltlons and junior

Through the interest of 10 you both from aU at Mi r- vlsJ,tors over the past mouth. and senior teams have re­some at our members. Vince anda. ThE:" district clubs have celved very pleasing results. has now established a new Our new dancers are pro- started a "gimmick", pinch- In all, the Merry Mixers now

J family square-dance at Kel- gresslng weU. . ing each other's banners. TIle haxc accumulatcd 42 sashes. lyville ~ twice monthly, and Visitors, Melba and J eff. majority dancers o[ a club at Our most popular Square It's going well. Please come .agalri. a dance demand ihe opposite Dance has been "Don't Dilly CIRCLE EIGHT BLUE PACIFIC, club's banner. This gimmick Dally" and round 5tlll would

We had a fab . 10th blrth- ROSE BAY has worked wonders with the be "Fraulein". Hully Gully day night ~ eight SqlU,ires A very good month. Nice attendances. \"crv popular, too. dancing. and more s ng to see the beginners lmprov- Calling all callers and Thanks Queensland for a around talking. Ing so well and enjoying their dancers! We hope you have wonderful weekend from our

It was nice to see Vince d i noted In your dance diaries 11 attenders. Sill dhl ggancng p ane an s merry an . Bill Hislop Is still nursing ~~~ and Len Woodhead and co.; also visitors from the Wan- his sprained ankle; cannot WOllONGONG WANDERERS derers and Belmore. It. was swing llke he used to. so we a "Come one, come aU" night. hope It soon mends. 4th BIRTHDAY PARTY NIGHT Visitors from W.A., Ray Some at the dress-ups were . . terrific _ It really seemed as and OJtve HastIe and Meg FRIDAY, 7th JULY, 1972 if th e Beverly Hillbillies had Donaldson. Nice people: . n-moved In ! joyed their company. All WELCOME

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WOLLONGONG WANDERERS . ANNUAL BAll

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAll N.S.W.:

PRINCES HIGHWAY, CORR IMAL OF THE SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY OF N.S.W. EVERY FRIDAY SATU RDAY, JULY 29th - 7.30 p.m.

KOGARAH PADDINGTON TOWN HALL RECHABITE HAl l , OCEAN STREET

Callers in Charge: Bev. Pickworth, les Hitchen, Fred Meads EVERY WEDNESDAY Caller: Terry Dodd BASKET SUP PER TICKETS ONLY

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SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW July, 1972

"SQUARE YOUR SETS" WEST AUSTRALIA RIVERSIDERS well, this is our first entry

Fot' those lucky ones that in the "Review" and we are (A ROUND-UP OF QUEENSLAND NEWS)

BAR·K RAMBLERS Good luck to all members

of the club, and may the con· vention be a complete success for you , as a lot of hard work has bc<.:.n done by all.

The third annual EXhibition Square Dance Round-Up will be held at Springland's Bam, S lack's Creek, on Sunday, Aug­ust 20 (sec advertisement this issue). Funds will be in aid of Queensland s qua r e dance clubs. STATE TOUR SUCCESS

Graham Rigby's State square da.nce tour, sponsored by' the National Fitness Council of Queensland in April-May, was a huge success. with shows in almost every major city and town between Brisbane and Caims.

There's now regular dancing in Mar'lborough. Bundabcrg, Towns\'ille, Cairns. and the Atherton Tablelands - and a further lOur is planned for later in the year. WAVELL WHIRLAWAYS

Over the past couple of months membership III Ihe club has increased consider· ably.

Attendances have been good and, with the convention and all, members have been danc­ing very wei!.

Thanks to Ivor Burge and all the other callers who gave us a .Rood variety of dances at Corinda High auditorium on Sunday, Ma\' 28. All who attended had a mos t enjoyable time. NAMBOUR

Hi, up there! All disappoint­ed about the demo at the rodeo - but have 'you ever seen so much rain ? Ne\' and team, on the procession float . certainly needed that warm cup of lea after the drenchin~. Thank vou!

Also, thanks to Circle W team, of Brisbane, from all in Nambour.

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MONDAY,

CIRCLE W are going to the Brisbane very pleased to announce Wynnum convention - Ena and CUft' that the club has got off to a

All back and ready after (he Rlgnal, Sandra and Graham terrific start. holiday break! HalllweU and CamUy, Bette Usually we haw three o r

Ncv's callin~ tour at North- and Dennis Gadsbey and four seLS, with a large pro­ern National Fitness dubs was Robert Robins, we wish them portion of learners, who are a hURC success. happy journey and lots of doing very we!!. Bill Gilbert,

Heard on the ltI:ape\'ine f our caller, is doing a marvel-about our third birthday cele· uDn. I th b t lous job. On some occasions brations comin~ up in July? ur ng e a sence 0 our we have been dancing six Con~ratulations to Libby cal!er. Graham Halliwell, who sets.

and Bradle" on passin, ball- Is convention bound, Ross H I III b III Our own badge has now room e:o;ams. ell ey w e ca ng_

Circle W seniors received thanks. Ross. arrived and we have a dem-.200d publicity in the Sunday 'I'he club Is progreSSing well onstration set (all from Old-Mail recently . _and our new dancers are g1) of youngsters.

The "Western Night." TWILIGHT TWIRLERS comJng along fine. OUr

d I hI M 10 which was held on May 13, We recentlv en,'ove,d. with ress-up n g on ay was ' r. . I was a ten'hlC success, WIt 1

Summer Sounds members, a a great success. eight sets. trip to Toowoomba. A Ilreat SUNDOWNERS W HITE GUM VALLEY weekend resulted. with plenty of dancin!,! and a wonderful Well, this month we have White Gum Valley's 13 St barbecue. Introduced a tew new dancers learners' class has now gra-

We have had visits from two to the club. and they are pro - duated 15. The regular danc­regular members of Wavell gresslng very well. At the ers and the Valley now ha~ WhiriawaY5, also a few mem- moment we are dallclng four eight to nine sets dancing bers of Summer Sounds. sets. and dancing In the cold regularly. It we get any big-

Every week we have at weather Is far better than In ger we'll be in the running least two full sets ,of dancers. the heat, so we hope to see tor a bigger hall. SUMMER SOUNDS more joining us at Sun-I Best of luck to Ross Henley

Last Labor Dav weekend downers. ~whlle all the callers are away. our club went to Toowoomba. Oongra.tulatlons to P hllliHe Is doing the rounds of I would like to personath' Robinson on his 21st birth_ • .!lubs and the Valley Is 011 his [hani.; all those smiley people for makin!! us feel reallv day. We also welcome Glen- list. welcome. They went out o"f da Ratt. who is all the way BUI Higgs;, the club treasur­their wav to make us all feel front Melbourne - most of er, Is driving to Brisbane with at home. you will remember her from the elub president, Colin

-WARREN FLEMING last year's convention. Crompton, and as his co-pilot ,'~_~~_~~ _____ ~' __ ~ __ ~ ________ , aUf trouble shooter, George

Donaldson, is going along for Ind M.IIS. the ride. Good luck and good

trip, boys! 'UUOAY NtOffTS, WEST AUSTRALIAN DIARY SUNDOWNEI$' SOUAItt! DANCE ClUI, Scouto· H,n. en •. fillQ.,ll ..

SffHl., Norrh ,I01Il. W""Jy. Coil .. , K40v!n I(I Jly. WEDNESDAY, RlVERSIOE Sq ..... o...<e Club. ~yllnd. V,cht Clull H,It . • t+. Av ...... , M&yllndi,

off Gv;ldf"," R ...... '6' .. kly_ C.Uer: G.,hlrn Hill iw.n. GRANO SQUARlS, SqUlrl OIntl CIUD. ,"",g,,", l iv... Cl ltl" leo J~n"",. lNUIU),l'r NIOHB, SHANANOOAHS SQUARE DANCE ClUlI. Hi!XI;n, P"k renni. Club, PJlyfllld ,.~::...e;" N~':.J.ict"'il POlk. ClUe" Steph.n T ..... n. '. $OUTHflN ST,uS SQUARE OANCe ClUlI. lIu","lton Swtmmino Club HIl!,

""'1I1OrI. eonl,., l. JoIm.oon. SWAN SWINGERS ClUI, JI_'U I"". G,unrno""r. lATUIOAY NtOW11, , WHItE GUM VAllEY SooAle DANCE ClUt. Girl G ........ ,· H.olt, cnt. Nlnnlne

A ............ d S'-"" ... i5.1f1lt, White G..m Viney. CIII .. , lea .Johnson. fOI INfORMAtJON ON AlL W.A. ClUIS, Dr.1 Iny of the fDHowhov n .... m .......

Me9. DDMldoon, 37-4t7' e ...... iPM;l. Roy H ... t .. 35-652. e.-."ing. F,~ Hotl.or. 3:7_1061 ~YI.35..3661 Evening. I(evin l(eUy, ]~73 EVlfl ing. CDhn Crompton. 39 .... ,. OIY .., h l nrno . ~ .. ~

QUEENSLAND DIARY

SOUTHERN STARS Our newcomers are doing:

very well , and look like be­coming really good dancers. Top marks to Elsie for her dresses. George Is taking charge till aft.er the conven­tion . A sudden storm blew out the last feeble light globe and dId us a big favour. With new wiring, new lights every­where we can at last see our corner lady. S\\o1.-\N SWTNGERS

G~ANGE: "Su",..,.,. So""d.: ' P'<>II'''o H,n, (Drn" WU,'on Iw" In" OIJ,y ~".., t. WHkly. WI"on Ft'm i~. 56-3586.

!IJDAV, ASHGROVe, "5-80 •. B." $, . 8o, ... b .. ' Mltr, W.'e,. w..,'" to,d (bu. ItoP 12). Fortn;;hlly. Grolll",

Ri.by, .56-1"1.

We have had a turn fo r the better during the pas t few weeks. but would like to see more dancers.

CORINOA, High S<h",,1 Audl'Dt ivm, w •• ~ I ~. (W..,luhDp). Iva, S"'!Je. 78·2591.

GfEtU!"+G, "S, .... P,a ................ R.S.l. Hill, N_· ""n ~",d. W .. kt~. C ..... lm 1I'lJby. 56-12S1.

WIDHUDAV, WAVUl "EIGI'1S, ''W~". t Will, lew,,,,:' .'.I.",M'I '

I-'~I!. Ed'~ b", g ~ C .. "e ~ood. S'<i le;~ h 'cn. 6'I· l~01.

WYNNUM, "Ci,dl W:' Met .. od;'t Chu,ch Hill, Aoh_ ton St ... ,. Junl ... (7.00 P.m.). w .. kly. N..,m. M(l~[ln. ~.

TOOWOO ..... B ... , ... ~ ScDut" Hu .. qu .... lell H, Il. 50;0",,' W.y (befIi~d Sl. lub'. C. of E.). W ... iy. Bi ll McHlldy In" Oon P, ... 1ID<\'. (ToowoomlN, 52.155).

TVU-'DAY, COIUNOA, HilJh School Audit.., i""" wukty.

180.;c G,oup). Ivo, a"'I/I . 78_2591. ,.,~t - O' " ·'Wh .. linq Eivh .. :· Ch".rt/w,ch Ito U.

Eric Wende'l. O"~~06. WYNNUM, "t.yai ... P,o",enlcler •. " O'd TDwn Hell.

nngl' ROld. fDrrn ilJl-lt ly. Per., Ind t v. Johnson. 96-381].

SATURDAY, AlOfll:lfY, '''Aldttley Eivh .. ", Ald. , llY P'e.bV1ttiln

HIli, B. nk StlH'. fOl1 nightfy. G,"h.m Rigby. 56-1251.

COIl:INOA, *"Suzy Q," High School Audi'orium, weekly. (Advlnc.d Club). IVD' BU'OI. 71-2591 .

MiltON, "BIt·1( R.mbl ... ,'· w ..... ly. Ch' tllch",'" HI ll, Hi li Slrur, (Dpen ). Bern!_ ".nneely. 79·2196.

MILTON: ''Wh.eli~g Eig"" " Eric Wen"'lI. 9-S-56D6. '

NAMBOUR: WDDrnbVe Hill. EVI,y four N .... m. Md.chlln. 96-3J02.

HOllAND PARK, "HoIlMdi. SwinlJe,,". S •. H'lI. lD9ln lI",d. IDtlnightly. G"hlm 560·1251.

w .. k ••

O'''id', l igby.

A few learners have joined us : again we would like a few more .

We will be having a send­otT night tor Steven and Col­leen thIs week. Bill Gilbe r t will be taking over t.he eall­ing while Steven Is away. GR.o\.ND SQUARES

Pat in hospital. Tony and Val's anniversary, Alan spin­ning the tapes t1ll Les gets back and a group going to KarridaJe to do their first demo. We've moved the equipment to the other end ot the hall and It certainly tm­or<)\'es the acoustics.

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A SOUTH PACIFIC ROUND· 'SQUARE UP OF. .

SQUARE AND PROOUCED BY

ROUND ...

.. THE SQUARE DANCE SOCIElY

DANCING Of N.S.W .

• QUUN5lAND SQUARE DANCE elUlS.

DANCE RE VIEW * SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY OF

VICTORIA.

* WEST AUn. SOUA~ E DANCE SOCIETY,

* AND CLUas IN TASMANI",

VOL 18, No.7

QUEENSLAND'S NATIONAL CONVENTION PROFIT

By GRAHAM RIGBY <; At the first meeting of the 1972 Convention Committee, it was unanimously agreed that the ticket. cost would be minimal and $7.50 was de­cIded upon. There were those who maintained that we couldn't pos&lbly run a convention so economlca.lly, but thanks to our most astute treasurer, Jack Smith, we

finally balanced our books, showing a profit of $1315.45. The moral DC this success story Is; "Keep your ticket costs down - that way you get a maximum at.tendance, and t.he convention profits, bot.h socially and fina nci­ally."

And now, lor your informa­tion-

SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND.

SEPTEMBER, 1972

NEWCASTLE CONVENTION 1973 ACCOMMODATION

If you require us to book your accommodation, please advise us early. Motel rates vary from approxi mately $6.00 to $10.00 per person pe r night, bed and breakfast only. Hotel tariff on same bilsis is slightly cheaper.

please direct all accommodation enquiries to:

Ken Urquhart, 79 Dudley Road, Charlestown, 2790. Phone: 43·4933.

Please forward deposit with definite bookings.

THIRTEENTH (l31h) NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

INCOME Ad\'ancc 12th National Convent ion ___ Regis trations ________________ __

Lelis Reful1ds ______ __ __ ____ __

Gallery Recei Pts _____________ __ Souvenir Stall -- Sales __ :.- . ___ __

- Raffic _______ _

Lc$$ Purchases _ __ __ __ __ __

Commission on Accommodation Less Expenses ____________ __

C Soul'eni!" Badges -- Sales -- -- - -- --LC$s Purcl1asc$ ___________ __

Donation -- Larry Ward Dance __ - ___ Bank I ntcrcst ____________ __

8681 L5S 143.00

539.07 25.30

564.31 416.14

297.40 37.32

174.81 111.77

S 50.00

6668.55

99.50

148.23

260.08

63.04

27.00 1.49

57317.89

Combined Annual Square Dance PICNIC AND BARBECUE HEATHERTON RESERVE, ROSS STREET

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th - 12 noon till 9.30 p.m. Barbecues available for lunch and fea .

Races for Children and Adults, Club Competit ions Square Dancing in the hall if weather wet or fine.

Admission: Adults SOc - Children Under 13 Free Students 20c

All Clubs Cordially Invited - All Proceeds to .MISS SQUARE DANCER, for the MISS YOORAllA QUEST

For further enquiries: Ron Whyte - 95. 1496 ~~-~-~-~.~,~,~~~."':-

EXPENDITURE

Hall Ren tal ________________________ __

~~q ---------------Transport _______ H ______ H __________ _

Admission Ribbons ___________________ __ PIA System _ H _____________________ H _

Printinj:! and Stat ionery _______________ . H_ Committee Expenses __________________ _ Sundry Expenses ___________ _

Reimbursement or 1967 Convention Loss _ HHH __

Balance ( PROFlT) _____ . ____ ._ . __

$ 431.30 4380.00

294.17 115.12 134.22 133.84 166.80 76.12

270.87 1315.45

$13J7.89

The N.S.W. Square Dance Society

will hold its

HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING on SUNDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER, at 1.30 p.m .

at RHODES SCOUT HALL

For Comfort Bring Your Own Chair

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BUSINESS SESSIONS AT CONVENTION Observers at the recent 13th National Square Dance Con­

vention, held in Brisbane, might have thouq ht the business senion would ha ve been better held by ha ving pistol s at fifty paces between N.S.W. and Queensland, and certainly there have been some words said in recent weeks concerning the business session.

The president of the N.S.W. Society summed it up beauti­fully, later in the day, by saying that despite any dif­ferences the N.S.W. people might have had, we all thought the 13th was a mag­nificent convention.

The purpose of wrttlng this article is to explain to the various square dancers in other States, what happened and what was being endeav­oured to achieve.

Most people come to square dance conventions to enjoy square da ncing and to meet their friends and renew ac­quaintances from other States. It can be said apart from contentious matters such as changing of move­ments or where the next con­vention will be held, most of the people are not particu­larly Interested in the busi­ness session.

However, it must be re­membered that but for the formation of groups such as the Square Dance Society of Queensland, the Square Dance Society of N.S.W., the Square Dance Callers Asso­ciation of Victoria and t.he like, the creation of the Square Dance Review and the establishment of the first convention In canberra by the Square Dance Society of N.S.W. with the co-operation of Graham Rigby from Queensland, the magnificent conventions which we are now holding in Australia wou ld not be held.

COnventions do not just run themselves and indeed States do not just run con­ventions. The high quality of the conventions we hold to­day has only been as a result of very careful planning and discussion by many, many people over the 13 years. The organisation which has to go Into the¥ convention nowa­days as compared with the early days is unbelievable and perbaps the average dancer could best unders~and this if it was pointed out that the cost of merely providing the meals at the 13th Na­tional Convention would have exceeded the cost of the total services provided at the 1st, 2nd or 3rd National Con­ventions.

Few people realise the cre­ation of Australian Square

ance Conventions and the

Square Dance Review had re­sulted In a stabilisation of Australian ::quare dancing never thought possible. Un­t!! the coventions were estab­lished the States knew little about each other and the standard of dancing differed tremendously. Our stan­dards and our ways of doing square dancing as a result of conventions has improved to such an extent that the general standard of dancing at the 13th National Con­vention reached a new all time high. The co-operation between various groups willi­In each State has also reach­ed a peak not thought pos­sible ten years ago.

This did not come about just as a result of a get-to­gether but more as a result of discussions at the various seminars, discussion panels and annual general meetings that have been held over the years.

Just recently the Square Dance Society of N.S.W. held its annual general Ill,eeting at which time the problems that arose at the W.A. Con­vention were discussed and various motions were passed to be submitted to the 13th National Convention. The executive committee of this society feels that every State should do this every year and perhaps it is the fact that every State does not do this that gives the impression to a vast number of dancers that N.S.W. is tryi.ng to run the . National Convention. This is not the case. It is merely that the Square Dance Society of N.S.W. re­alises the necessity to have all matters properly debated and discussed at the annual meeting.

A series of motions were prepared for submission to the annual meeting of the convention with the idea of bringing up La date the con­stitution and solving some of the anomalies. These motions included the following:

1. A motion to include Perth on the executive com­mittee.

2. A motion which would standardise the colours of every State, t.hereby elimi­nating the complaints by many about the colours being changed each year.

3. Introduce a clause which

would permit the constitution to be amended correctly (At the present moment the constitution does IlCit have such a clause and this was noted at the W.A. COnven­tion).

4. A clause which ensured the continuance of records by the appointment of Ella Whyte of Victoria as the of­ficial record keeper. {Notice of motion given at the Perth Convention'.

Many were also most con­cerned the convention pro­gramme this year comblned all discussion topics with the annual general meeting. This resulted in two problems:

1. The discussion period be­came too long which made people intolerant.

2. At the Perth ConvenUon the opinion was expressed that then was insufficient time given for general business. Less time was allocated In Brisbane.

Also points or view from various states were not sought for the discussion groups. Indeed, the speakers only became aware that they were to speak on the particu­lar subject when they were asked to speak by the chair­man. This meant. that there was no preparation whatso­ever and aU aspects of the discussion topic were not covered.

Of particular importance was the Square Dance Re­view to be discussed and a person from Queensland was called upon to give criticism of the Review without the co-ordinating editor being advised what the criticIsm would be. Many comments were made concerning the operation of the Square Dance Review without N.S.W. being afforded the oPPDrtu­nity of replying. Had there been sufficient tlme the Square Dance Society of N.S.W. would haVe requested the Review become a speclal topic as It is felt there are many aspects of the RevIew which are not being properly conveyed to the dancers In gellera!.

Opinion has been express­ed at the last two conven­t ions that It Is necessary to run more than one fuctlon at once. Our conventions have grown to such a stage it Is possible to run dis­cussion groups, seml-

N.S.W.,

nars, annual general meet­ings~and the like In one hall for those people who are con­cerned about the general ad­ministration of square danc­Ing and run a separate func~ tion, either square or round dancing, In a separate hall. It is also felt by some people it should be posslblC to have square and round dancing running separately In differ­ent halls. It is also felt it is necessary to run work­shops as well as general square dancing.

Under no circumstances must dancing take preced­ence over the annual general meeting or discussion panels. Adequate time allocation must be made for these and as far as the annual general meeting is concerned, every endeavour must be made to ensure that all reasonable discussion is permitted and motions are not bulldozed through. The general busi­ness session must not be closed on the excuse that we must get on with the danc­ing. Notices of motion given at one annual general meet­ing must be correctly pre­sented at the next annual general meeting and it is the responsibility of the Conven­tion Committee to ensure that this happens. These are the reasons why dancers may have felt N.S.W. mem­bers were being difficult.

Some people may say that groups, States or even indivi­duals such as myself waste too much time at these con­ventIons. I apologise if I have bored anyone but might I point- out re.$pectfully and with hurnUity that if actions like these had not been car­ried out in the past you would not have the Square DanCe Society of N.S.W. or any other society. you would not have the Square Dance Review and you would not have the Australlan National Convent ions.

-Jim White. EDITOR'S Non::

Jim White is the founde r or the Square Dance Soclety of N.S.W.. originated the South Pacific Square Dance Review. was responsible for it becoming our national publication and was one of those responsible for the holding of the first Austra­lian Square Dance Conven­tion.

BLUE PACIFIC EVERY TUESDAY (See Diilry)

Callers: lES & LUCKY 32-5031

September, 1972 SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW Page 3

"LA RONDE" (The Round Dancer) Thank you to those kind folk who took the trouble to phone

or write following last month's article on the young girl "Tamara". It proved a popular feature with our readers and we will try something simi lar at a later date.

In our mall comes further heard of numbers news oC New Zealand's COn· and a frantic race to learn vention to be held next Feb· everything with each new ruary. In spite of Its rather convention. This list will be alarming title of "Southern a framewo rk of the classics Hemisphere'" It promises to and evergreens kept up to be a cosy convention of great date and spiced with cur· Interest with that very cap- rent favourites. able couple, Art and Blanche Shepherd, as conveners. Ad­vance publicity promises plenty of both square and round dancing, all Cor (N.Z. ) $4.50 a ticket. Australians should contact their nearest Sta te LIaison officer - Peter Johnson. Qld.; Roy Welch, N.S.W.; and Ron Whyte, Vic., tor tours. Round dancers will find many ot their favourites are danced In N.Z., and who knows. you may come back with a tew more. Art had an

_~xcellent ambassador for N.Z. in the person of Bill Buttulph, who did so much in bl1nglng a closer under­standing ot the progress and aims of our friends across the Tasman. Rest assured of a very warm and sincere wel­come.

On the subject of conven· Lions - the close co· opera· tlon of round dance leaders In the varIous states is start· ing to pay dividends and starting t.o emerge, we have a basic RI D convention Ust taking shape. This will be a great thing tor the R/ danc· er In future conventions, when he will no longer be Caced with a list of long forgotten or never

Thinking back some 15 years or so to rounds we danced arouud the Sydney Clubs, a couple come readily to mind. How many remem· ber the Varsouvianna and Georgia Polka? If you think Salty Dog Rag is a goer, my young friends, well done with the oorrect polka, the latter was a real dragster! Whew! The Varsouvlanna Is one I would like to see revived. The name translated, means, "Dance of Warsaw", and Is beHeved to have originated around the 1850's In Poland. One of the loveliest and best loved tradltlonais, it remains as the only survival of the beauty and grace of the rna· zurka. Today'S RID' enthusiast would have no trouble with the delightful variatIons used in the Varsouvtanna. One hand turns: The Mexi· cano: Scotch Roll; Crisscross: Backward Glide: Texas Blue Bonnet: and Oklahoma Brush can put this dance in the top bracket. Would Uke to hear comments irom read­ers on some of your pets, old and new, and for Septem· ber - happy dancing.

- i TIME.

THE

Sparkilate Club IS TWO YEARS OLD THIS MONTH

Fred and Elizabeth Invite You to Our

2nd BIRTHDAY PARTY METHODIST CHURCH HALL

Cnr. Pacific Highway and Amaroo Avenue, Mt. Colah

FRIDAY, 8th SEPTEMBER - 8 p.m.

FRED MEADS AND GUEST CALLERS

Admission: 60c _ All Proceeds to the Society

Basket Supper - Tea Provided

SQUARE DANCING AT OXFORD FALLS

Oxford Falls School has the unique distinction of being the only one-teacher school in the Sydney metropolitan area . One of our well known square dance enthusiasts, Grace Thompsoll, puts a lot of time and effort into teaching the youngsters of the school square dancing, and her ef­forts were recently rewarded by a visit to the school by the Current Affairs TV team, who interviewed Mr. Ian Whitt, their go·ahead master.

A very Impressive TV screening Included a demon· stratton of square dancing by theSe youngsters. School's open day will be the scene ot another demonstration by these youngsters for the benefit ot their parents who wlll be Invited to joIn In.

GOLD COASTERS " The Tale of a Bolot Tie" When we arrived on the

Gold Coast, some 18 months ago. we could find no activity In the square or round dance. We commenced dancing old time at t he Pacific Hotel.

Wearing a Bolot TIe I found was a symbol of square dancing, soon I had people interested.

Now, after eight weeks of starting a club, we have three squares or dancers enjoying squares and rounds. at the Pastime Hall. lOth Avenue, Palm Beach, each Friday. Tel. 34-1181.

-.Jack and Yvonne Looby (Q'ld )

BEGINNER'S REFLECTIONS

Dear Editor, I don·t know whether "let­

ters to the Editor" are regu­Jar features of the Review, but 1 wanted to congratulate those who produce the paper, and say how interesting I found i t. especially the gen· eral articles on square danc­ing.

I am a beginner in the world of square dancing, and found "BUly's Welcome Be­ginners" article great (June edition). Agree whole­heartedly with what he says, It certainly is great to &:0 and forget all your troubles. When I wmt my first nIght, I COUldn't beUeve It was so hard. I'd seen simple stuff on TV. but this - what seemed like hundreds of ellf­ferent- steps, all at a neck· breaking' speed. to a caller I couldn·t even understand.

How things have changed in a few weeks. I've found the caller even speaks Eng­lish. I can get through about 50 of those "75 basics" that were listed. Each week I go hom!:' and mark off a few more that I've learnt. It·s marvellous to meet so many frIendly people. I've found It very true that people don't worry when you make a mis­take - you are pushed, puJt~ ed or shoved Into the right spot, and the dance goes on.

So to all you square and round dancers. lucky you for having such a wonderful pastime. and thank you fo r Introductlng me to It.

GALA INTERSTATE FESTIVAL SUNSHINE STATE ROUNDUP

On Saturday night, September 30, all road, will lead to the Kedron High School Auditorium, Brisbane, where the "Gala Interstate Festival" will feature top teams from Brisbane, Tamworth, Lake Macquarie. Newca stle and Sydney.

Competition dances are as follows:-Open Section: "By Austra- On Sunday, October 1, the

lian Moonlight" - Top 25257; 14th "Sunshine State Round­"Pushlng" (Hoe· down") - up" swings into action at MacGregor 1025. Riverside Ballroom, Nev,.'

Handicap: "Margie From Farm, commencing with the Australla" - Top 25238. Junior Section in the arter-

Junior Section: "Down- noon. a highlight or which town" - Top 25237.; "Chew· will be the annual junior ing Gum" - Blue Star, B· S callers' contest. 1916.

Senior Round; Waltz _ GNP GNPK· 4428.

"Rangers Crescendo.

Junior Round: "Left Foot· ers' One·Step" - "SingIng the Blues till My Daddy Comes Home" - Decca 29558.

There'll also be a full pro· gramme ot general square and round dancing with many leading Queensland and New South Wales callers

)~~~~~~~~..,,~..,,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ shal1ng the microphone.

In the evening, It 'll be beautiful Riverside at Its best - Queensland's square dance ball of the year with adult dancing from 7 . 11 p.m. All the glamour and excitement as the best dancers and calleTS of two States get to­gether for four hours of non­stop fun. Don't miss out on any part of this great week­end - let's make It a real fun "double· header!"

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SQUARE DANCERS OF THE MONTH When we want information on our Square Dancers of the

Month, we go right to the source. "THEM!" We receive very sketchy replies and some long ones, from these we write our articles. Our dancers are always too modest - even the callers!

This month's Square Dancers of the Month letter so im· pressed us, we decided to forgo our usual formal and reproduce their story in their own words. From West Australia:

COLIN AND JOAN CROMPTON Dear Tom,

Thank you for your leuer. We are very pleased to have vou choose us for Square Dancers of the Month, al· thou~h we feel you must have a [at of others who have done more for square dancing than we have.

We wouJd prefer it if you would write the article as it is very much out of our line. We are just an ordinary couple who love our square danCing and the people we dance with.

I will try to give you a little background on our square dance life. In 1963 we became involved in square dancing through two o ld friends who were at us for months to go square dancinjl; al White Gum Valley. The caller was the late DOll Shadforth for whom we had, "as we got to know him", a great respect for his caUing and teaching and of himself. He had a wonderful approach to squa re dancing.

Joan does aU the door prizes and raffle buying and does a lot around the place that goes 10 make a very enjoyable dance.

In 1971 I became President of Ihe Square Dance Society of West Australia. This, I think. was a wonderful thing. because this was our conven· tion year and here was the opportunity to be doing some­thin~ towards our convention.

I took the post of Fund Raiser on the convention Com· mittee and this was a very rewarding job. We had a lot of fun doing this. 1 can say that the people of whom the convention Commitlee was formed were thc most won· derful T have worked wilh and I had no doubts about the success of the convention as everybody did their job well and I was proud to ha\'e been part of it.

Joan and I have a wonder­ful family life. We have a son and a daughter and the four of us arc square dancers.

Colieen, our daughter, was the first Secrctary of the White Gum Valley Square Dancc Club. She held the post for Ihe year. She did not stand for the second year.

Colleen is a member of the

verv comfortable and happy and friends are always wel­comed - especially square dancers, as this appears 10 be tbe only topic spoken in our house.

Joan works as a shop assis­tanl in a hardware Siore every afternoon and it really helps her to pass the day now that the chilctrcn ha\'e grown off her hands.

We don' t ha\'e a hobb,y. un· less you caJ1 doing for our dancers all we can to make their dancing: at White Gum Vallev each Saturday, enjoy· able.

I play cricket each Saturday aflernoon and it has been a p;reat cnjoyment to me over the years but, I am afraid, I am CamillI! to the end and this year could be my last season. I ha\'e had a good innings and have a great love of the game.

One of our great thrills in square dancing was when . with a contingent of W.A. dancers. we went to the 1969 convention in Melbournc.

This was, to us, a great oc­casion. It was our first, and we were going to bid for the 1971 convention in Perth, where Les Johnson made the hid. We were all behind him and it was a convention that Joan and I. Colleen and Vau!,han, will never forget_ I think the first is always the best. -

Joan and I are both of Ihe same opinion when it comes 10 square dancing, and that" is. vou only get out of any­thing what you put into it, and this applies more in square dancing, as your fellow dancers cannot enjoy their dancing if you are not prepar-

September, 1972

ed to en iov yours. To my mind. a successful

dancer is the one that turns up every week because he realises that he or she is the dance and nOQody can enjoy their dancing if there is not enough to fill the sets. Think of the other dancers before vou rself.

Well, Tom, I do not know if I have given you enough, as 1 said at the start, we are only ordinary people who en· joy other people's company.

We are going to Brisbane for the convention. We should have! aboUI 3S dancers from the West, so we hope we will see you there.

Please excuse my phrasing as I am a lousv cOI·respondent. I do hope you can glean en· ough fl'Om these pages.

Give our love to Chick. We are lookin~ forward to seeing vou both in Brisbane.

Yours sincerely, Colin and Joan Crompton.

EDITOR'S NOTE : No article could have put

into words the sincere 10\'e of \.....­sQuare dancing and the will· in!,ness 10 work for the good of square dancing Ihan this letter. It is not only the stOI')' of one couple. but of all the square dancers in West Aus­tralia, who have learned to pull together for the bcnefit of square dancing. A lesson Ihat some of the rest of our square dancing world could and should heed.

I am verY happy to be able to publish this letter and ven' proud that Chick and I can number the Cromptons as among our many square danc­in~ friends.

r can remember Joan saying 1,0 me when we decided to take up square dancing that she did not want to be tied down every Saturday night. Well. Tom

h that is nOI so to­

day, as s e never misses a Saturday night or a chance to attend a dance whenever pos· sible. We always had a few friends but. since square danc­ing came into our lives, we have made a good many more and 1 think, lasting friend· ships.

WeSlern Twirlers and before /::::::==:;;::=:::==================: that had danced with most - ~

~?nu::es~:n;faA~~n~eJn~up:, STATE COLOURS FOR CONVENTIONS

We, in West Australia, are very proud of the way square dancing has grown over the last few years. This, of course, became real only because of the hard work and time put in by a few avid dancers after the death of Don Shadforth and they can take grcat credit for the amount of clubs we have today. I don't think there is a club here in the west thai these dancers were not there 10 make it a going concern.

So when you asked the ques­tion, what club do we belong to? I can only say we are members of them al\ - but our club is White Gum Valley of which I am Presidenl and Joan is on the Committee. I have been President of White Gum Vallev since it became a club in 1969 and ha,'e one year to sen'e before comi ng UP for election. I ha\'e watched the club ,erow to a very successful one and am ,'en' proud to be President.

10 years of age. Colleen married Steven TtlI'

ncr, the caller of Ihe Shan andoah Club and for the West ern Twirlers, on the 27th May 1972. (This vel'\' happy coupl spent their honeymoon attend inJ!. the nalional com'entio in Brisbane). We are vc proud to have him become member of our happy family

Our son, Vaughan, has bee square dancing since he wa 9 years o lel- and is a very com petent danccr. He called for jZroup of youngsters on T last veal' and does a call no\ and again at club nights.

He is also a ballroom dan eer and has won minor exhibi tions but his only claim t fame is a third in Ballroo Championships of the SOUl West, in Bunburv lasl June. . We live in Bicton. which

situated about 12 miles fro Penh and five miles (rom Fr -mantle. We have lived here f about 19 veal's. We ha\'e nice little house and we a

.

State colours were introduc­ed at the Melbourne conven· tion in 1964. The idea then was for all States to adopl these same colours every year. A com'ention book was introduc­ed in Newcastle in '63, and this book was to hold the Con· \'cntion Minutes and any other information that could help other States organising a can· vention.

The State colours were en· tered in[Q this convention book, but unfortunately, the book did not arrive in time for the following conventions, or the committees neglected to read up this information.

So now all this confusion re­mains. The colours were cor· rected again in Melbourne in '69. and again this same thing happened. Now it has been suggested aftcr all this time that we ha\'e the sporting col· ours of thc States.

T feel that it is a bit late to start now. seeing that Vic· toria has tried hara to keep

the original colours and intre>­duced them to conventions in the first place, more interest _ should have been taken years a~o. I feel that Victoria should be given a bit of con· sideration and that more time should have been allowed at the Brisbane convention meet­ina to sort th is all out.

May r suggest to Newcastle that we have the general busi­ness earlier in the meeting and keep the discussion topics to the end so that enough time is JZiven to important is­sues fhal need to be sorted out at that lime.

I personally do not like the sportinJ't colours, some are too drab. Why can't we stick to the original colours that were first introduced. They are as li sted below.

Queensland : YeUow. S.A .~ Blue. N.5W.: Green. TAS.: White. Victoria; Red. W.A.~ Oranjo!e. International~ Silver.

- ELLA WHYTE, Vic .

SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW

"SQUARE YOUR SETS" PARTY TillIE Everyone In Brisbane Is

lVAVELL WHlRLAWAYS On the first and third Mon­

days of each month our club has a round dancing night at the S"taft'ord Methodist Church . These nights are step by step teachings by our cailer, Sid Leighton, who Is preparing us for the conven­tion next year.

(A ROUNDUP OF QUEENSLAND NEWS) having a party _ or so It NUDGEE SPECTACULAR dancing and sight-seeing. seems at time of wrltlng.

What a gala occasion It Don't miss It I Ashgrove 's "Abandon Ship" was at St. Vincent's Home, SUl\Il\lER SOUNDS night was followed , a week Nudgee, on Saturday, July 22, No one could talk about the later, by Hollandia Swingers' when eight hundred and month 'of June without say- "Count Yorga Barbecue". twenty-four junior square Ing something about the Clll- Next came Star Promenaders' dancers from all over Bris- ventIon. The Lucky 13th "Roaring Twenties" party, bane gathered for the big Convention got under way on and, 24 hours later, It was annual fete! Graham Rigby Friday night and officially "Request Night" for WaveU called lor the spectacular ended Sunday night. I was WhlrJaways. Quite a deal of two-hour display which was surprised at the amount 01 inter-club visiting resulted the biggest of it.s kind ever work that went Into just and each party was a huge staged In Queensland. getting It sta rted. We made success.

An enjoyable evening was had by members of our club when we viSited the "Star Promenaders" at Geebung on Tuesday, July 25. Thanks, Promenaders.

NORMAN PARK a lot of new friends whom we A happy group attend this hope to see a t the next con-

"grown- up" section ot the vention if not sooner. QUEENSLAND: "Circle W " and we are pleas- On July 3 we had a Dlsney­ed to see so many visitors. land night, which proved More Saturday night one- very popular. night stands have been 6t- -.Julie Weaver. ted Into the year with the help of Greg calling at the club. while Nev does other groups. All are very pleased with the great job Greg does, especially the night he carried on after his P.A. broke down. SUZY Q SQUARE DANCE CLUB

The club's 19th birthday night was celebrated on July 15, and the majority of the one hundred members pres­ent dressed with an Inter­national novour. While a Canadian Mountie stood guard at the door, Arabs, Chinese, Indians, RUSSians and European Nationals danced In their multi-racial sets. Between tips, items were given by an Indian t ribe, Ivor Burge, Dulcie Col­lins and Company, and the club barber shop quartet -the barber kept on shaving.

Climax of the colourful evening was the cutting of the cake designed to the shape of the club badge. NAl\mOUR

Thanks to visitors from Melbourne. we hope you en­joyed dancing with us. The club Is now functioning very well. with a good committee at Its head. We aTe beginning to look for a name and club badge and welcome any sug­gestions. A couple of teams are at the ready and looking for functions to take square dancing t-o the people of Nambour and the North Coast. TOOWOOl\mA CALLING

Again , It's "Westward Ho", this month. for Brisbane dancers and callers, and, wlthou~ doubt , our visit to Toowoomba for the "carnIval of Flowers" gets bigger and better each year. A Garden CIty Promenaders' "Special" on Friday nIght will be fol­lowed by a weekend of

CIRCLE Wo. WYNNUM

1:( GALA SQUARE DANCE "DOUBLE HEADER"

Many thanks to our two junior sets who appeared on Channel 7. "This Week Has 7 Days" and to parents who provided transport. Give ou r club's best regards to Centre Squares In Alice Springs, Nev. It looks like a lot more juniors will be danc­Ing soon. after the moder­nIsation ot the square danc­ing syllabus at Kelvin Grove Teachers College by the co­operation of physical educa­tion staff who are allowing Nev to take over teaching and set the new course. DANCE-A-THON

0(:( "INTERSTATE FESTIVAL" - Kedron High School Audit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (7.30 to 11.30 p.m.)

tt- " 14th SUNSHINE STATE ROUNDUP" - Riverside SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

Wavell Whirlaways really "stole the show" at this yearls "Square Dance-a ­than" a t the Paddlngton drive-In shOPPing centre, re­cently, when they raised over $100 for t he six hours con­tinuous dancing. Star Pro­menaders were, once again, very prominent, and a bright. happy a tmosphere prevailed throughout, with Sid Leighton, Allan Thomas and Graham Rigby sharing the microphone.

Juniors: 2.00·S .00 p.m. - Adults: 7.00-11.00 p.m.

Admission: Adults: $1.00 (both evenings)

Juniors: 40c (Sunday afternoon)

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QUEENSLAND DIARY MONDAY: GRANGE: "Summer Sound . ... P'o>;Irfl' Hili, ~orne.

WiI" Ol1 Rood Ind O.i.y Stru l. Weekl v. WI ... n Fleming . S6-3S86.

~ TUESDAY : CORINOA, High School Avdit<>.ium, wee~ ly.

IWo.hhop). Ive. Bu.ge. 78.2$91. GEEBUNG: "Sl • • P.om ..... dt ... " R.S. l . H.II . New­

m.n Itoo><l. Weekl~. Guh.m Rigby. 56-1251 . WEDNESDAY, WAVHl HE IGfHS: ''Wlvell Whi. loways." Mo-moo-i.1

H.n, Edinb!Kgh Cud. ROld. Sid tei<;Jh ron. 60·14D1.

WYNNUM. "Clfel. W," MMhedl., Church HIli, A .... · 'on Sl ... ,. Junior (7.00 p .m.), w .. kly. Nevil le Mclodliin. 96-3302.

TOOWOOMBA: Boy Seoull' Heldqulrl... Hi lI. Scoul1' WlY (behind 51. Luke' , C. of E.). Weekly. Bill Mdi .. dy I nd Don P.oell ocks. (T_oombo, 52.1S!i).

nfURSDAY: CORINOA: High School Audilo.i""" weeltly.

(Bo ,it G.oup). Iv", au.g e. 78.2591. MilTON, ''Wh ... lil'g Eig h.. ... Ch.i"chu/ch H<l 1I.

Er ic Wendell. 95-5606. WYNNUM. "hY1id. P.ome ... de ... :· Old Town Iioll.

Tingal ROld. Fo.tnighTly. Pe ••• Ind Ev. Johnoon. 96-3813.

fRIDAY, ASHGROVE: "S.B.,.B." 51 Bo, ... I>I. ' Hi lt, W. 'e, ·

WOtIu Itold (bu. .rop 12). Fo'lnlghll~. Gr .... m Rl9by. 56-1231.

SAY U/tDAY, AlDEItLEY, *"Aldetll~ E'gh,,". Alde.lo., P, • • byT.,i,n

HIli, Bl nk ST,,,, . Fotlnighlly. G,"hom Rig by. 56-125 1.

CORINOI\ : ' ''Su.., Q:' High School Audi lorium. week i.,. IAdvMlced Club). Ivo. Bu.ge. 78-2591 .

MILTON, " BI, ·1( Rlmblln." weekly, Ch,i,'dI""ch Hln. HI I. 5" .. , . (o~n ). Be rni. K.nnedy. 79·2196.

MILTON: ·'Wh .. llng Eh,.h l.,'· Ch,i , 'dlUlCh HIli. E,ic Wend.lI. 95-5606.

NAM8OUR, Woomby. H.ll. Nevill e Mcl.odliin. 96-3302.

Ev • .., four week ••

HOLLAN D PARK: "HolI.nd;. Swinge .. ". Sl. O .... id'. H.II. Login /tOld. f""nigh ,l.,. G"hom Rigby. 56-1 251.

demonstrations, open-air __ ~ _~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"'"

SQUARE WHIRL New South Wales

Square Dance President, Charles Vaggs, 93-3070.

Secretary: Ross Sinclair

COMING EVENTS Sunday, September 17 :

Hal!~yearly general meeting. Saturday, September 30,

Sunday, October 1, Monday. October 2: Newcastle week~ end.

Saturday, October 28 : Fes~ Uval of Dance, Lane Cove.

Friday, November 24: Soci~ ety Christmas party.

CIRCLE 8 NEWS Our club Is still dancing

two to three squares. It's a "Jiffy Mixture" at times with Bob calling, records and round dances

Nice to see Bonnie back, minus those stones! Also Bede and JOe _ welcome back!

We are sad this month, as one of our dearly~loved mem­bers has left us. We'll miss Ray very much.

To Jean - goes our heart­felt sympathy. DUNDAS PRQl\1ENADERS

Two full squares of newer dancers added to our group made this night a very lnter­estlng and rewarding one for all. It was a nice re­union with Brian and Pam, and Bob and Maureen again. We had a very good work­shop night for everyone and a happy night as usunl at Dun­das on the third Saturday. Make your plans to be there, next month! SQUARE AND ROUNDS, BELMORE

Our usual great night, we all enjoy the combination of dances.

Now being taught "Roses for Elizabeth" which was demonstrated at the conven­tion.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Ray Radford. He was a great supporter of many square dance clubs and also one of the original square dancers. We shaH all mlss him and wish to extend our sympathies to his wife and family. GREENWICH SWI NGERS

Club mcmbers visited Green· wich Promenaders in July and had a happv night . Interested to ha\'e visit from John Shep­hcrd. his sister Adele and her husband. John used 10 call some vears ago and is enthusi­astic abOUI starting again at Wallga. We do hope it eventu· ates and wish vou luck, John . Anothcr group in the country would be a jZreat idea.

SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW September t 1972

BLUE PACIFIC CLUB. ROSE BAY

Thanks to aU the many dancers and callers who join­ed us In our most hilarious weekend at Katoomba, me­thinks It Is one that will never be forgotten.

It was decided, by all members at our annual meeting that the club should continue to operate In the same successful way with Les and Lucky at the helm, with our three trustees: Mavis DatIy, Marg. Sprungall and Charles Vaggs. We had a good year, our beginners very keen not only on the squares but coming along early to learn the rounds.

ALLEl\lANDERS We now have six sQ.uares

of happy people enjoying the companionship of square dancing.

It Is with regret we accept the resignation of our past president, Ken McKenzie, and his good wife, Molly, who find commitments are inter­fering with their square dance nights. So we wel­come Claude Strange as our new president and promise him every support.

Member. George Bell, has been on the sick Ust and now home, after a month's hospitalisation, hope to see him back dancing very soon.

THE WANDERERS N.S.W. ANNUAL BALL

Twenty of our members attended the ball and had a very enjoyable evening. Rhodes' 13t.h birthday party Even the Paddo took on a was once again one of the llew look this year, the flow­most popular nights ot the ers were very colourful and "I t. year. Hope our visitors dur- was great to haVe so much ing the month enjoyed them- dancing space. We all had a selves and will return soon. very happy supper break , MIssing from our ranks are taking our noise and teacups Dawn, Ken and Sally. Sally into the smaller hall where has been on the sick list but the tables were all laid out. we hope It won't be long be- The crowd, in spite of that fore she Is well again. old petrol dispute, was over BUFFALO SQUARES 450, some even arriving a t 7

We are delighted that our o'clock. club continues to progress' OUl" Bev., together with the we dance seven squares regu~ other callers, gave us a great larly, despite the fact that night of dancing on his last We have our share ot illness omclal function. and certaln­Clare Is making progress at-' Iy the round dancing Is now ter her recent operation a ~pular "must" at our H III b . functIOns.

ope everyone w e well We enjoyed the precision of "oOnu·.. dancing and the beautiful

• dancers are a very dresses of our teams and happy crow.d, and k~en to thank each one- for making advance: Vmce Is dOing an our ball so colourful The excellent. job and IntrodUCing winners _ Starllghters' first· new movements regularly. TeguUes second and ' Star~ BEXLEY ( ILLAWARRAS) dusters,' third:"" personally

We only had half our u~ual would have hated to be a roll·up for our founh Fnday judge of such fine dancing. of the month round dance St M d th due to the pelrol str ike, bUl _ even ea s of e Spar­we took advantage of this and kllate Club was presented had a good workshop night. with an open order tor S5. He

It was lovely to have Maur. coJ!ected the greatest num­cen Payne and John North. ber of names at our recent wood back with llS after an promotions held at shopping absence of nearly (wo vears centres In Sydney. Close run­busv catchin'" up on the dan: ners-up were Ken Fagan and ces. Elizabeth Meads.

~~ NEW SOUTH WALES DIARY ~ ~ 00 M! Dance. Wukly un'." .'a,. d clio ...... ;"

':lj' T\JESDAY, GRH NWICH SWINGERS: P,e.bylerlln Church Hall, PUNCH8OWl: WOIIllon Wh .... 1 Club. Ro<> J",,~.. 86 GreenWich It...... len Woodh .. d. ~3- 120S .

GI,I Guide,' Hall, Ro"more Avenue. 70-7118. BEXLEY (l llAWAIH!A.S): Round Dancin!l 2nd frl· ASI-IFIHD, Orbil 8'1, 51. John'. ,.,1.1. HIli, Illnd diy., ~Ih F,ld.y.. School 0/ Arts, Fore., Roa d

S'r .. '. Coli .. , R",. E .. ,,,..,, •• 791-5361. ("0.' MalOn;. HIli). 3().1379. 523-19IS. 1\.'H~h~~~~S;,:;,~. ~~r!.enHo~d.~~~~ ~;~7t.08~ty I'IfWCA.S ILE: Br ll" "'olch~II', I. .... ,. lynn. 8.Uroom, GREENWICH !l'lome ... d<!,.): Tom McG,aTh, Com"",... 11 Belford StrICI, 8,o.odmudow .• 9·7608, ,&3-'1933.

IN Ce"" ... GroGnwi,h Ro.d. 85-3821. WOllONGONG. ConI"...1 'resby .. r"'n Church "".~ 8AY: 81"" Pe,ir",. t ucky N.w.on Ind l.. 101.11, P,lncu Hio;thwey, Con-imal. Terry Dodd.

Hilrn..., Chu"h H.II, .Or .... ' Oov., Road end Old NEWPORT, O«a" W." .. Club, Surf Club HIli, N_· South ""HI RI»d. 32-5031. porI. WII Crlchlon. 982-5068.

LAK EM!!A. CIRCLE 11 Scoull Hall , Eamesl SlrHT, l1tI'lDUVOoJS. Round d ...... ;n;t, h . frid , v, te n-S ...... Pld .. orth. 78·.166. d*'ll.,,,,n 101.11, ,nt. Dcn";so" ""d Ebl.., S"HI.

WEDNHDA't, . .. 8_"d; Ju""io~ t ..... M '"e ~nd tony. 32·.5031 OUDlEY, 11':!I,nnetil. Sroa" Hcr.hk,... E~>ItY W.o- R'tDE.BUFfAtO SQUARES, 2nd and .th, Go"'. BI/1

~9'~66B "'!Iht . 29 C.ldwell Av.n..... o...dl.V. Depol, Ctauy .nd B<tIfllo Robd., Ryde. Coller:

teoGARAH: RedI_b;re Hilt. Or ... n 51. Tefry Dodd. Vln .. Splll,nl. 83-798S. R'tDE: AlI"rnend.", Vince Spllllne, hI I nd 3rd fRIDAY & SATUIDAY NIGHTS,

Wed"tldey, Gcvernme~1 !Iu. Depol, C,."V ... d MERRY MIXER SQUARE DANCERS, TED SAMS. C .... BuRalo Ro.d" Ryd •. 630-«75. C ... k/Motl .... , ..... frid.y & s..lurdiy nigh".

RHOOES (Aj, Roy W. lch, 2nd WM!n"dlY o<>ly, s... 'honl 73-1519. Writ. C/o Po.1 Qfr"., eoor .... ScOUII' Hi lt, Rvd. a..ido;t.. 533-1161. bong. 2265. (Fo'met s...nnywood Sq .... ,. 01",*,.).

OUI'IOAS: Sp .... kit.l. Club. Town HIli, ...... ro<l.n Road SATURDAY, Oo.:nd... Ciller: f,od M ... d" ~7.1997 ' I .. SATU~OAY, Ai, 1'0,,:. Mommial Sowll,,!! Club.

THUII5DAY, • Chand'., Str .. t, t""kdel.. 5U1>P'" providod. CLEMTON PARte, Wind ...... Club. Roy Elho, i>'l9I"". B"" 'iuwo"h. 78·.1-66, !

Scouto. H.n. Sheokell Ave",," Cllmton Perk BHMORE: 3,d Salurdoy, SeoUl Hill, l ark Street. 51.S~I~. • • 759·5330 Col~e,. r<ort Jone,.

RIVER WOOD RIVERSIDERS, Scoub Holl. 8ond~ SElMORE. SQUA.RE & ROUNO CLUS (A ). Scouh '''"'' J,eor TOIOI Gorollel. Bev. PidWOrlh Holl, Lork Slreel. Bev. Pkkworlh. Avl$ and 78_.&1 . Jock l'Iimm<>. 78-.164, 632.0685. Se<:ond

M1RANDA-5UTHEIUAI'ID, 'en,i""",.' HIli , Pr in,,,. Salurday monlh. Hio;thWlv (opp. HQle l), Sulh",l.nd. Nrh", Gil... BHMORE (A) RAMBl£!lS: Ron JO"". F .... lth S.'Uf· 727.9951. dav Scoul Hill . h'~ S're<!". 70-711 B

RI100ES: Pound Dlncing. A~i. Ind J~k l-li"""Q. BElMORE, III ... ", .. , Round Ind $quo,. d .... lng, 3<d 11.'''0<1.,0. Se. ~ou.. H.It . Ryd. Sridllo h I s..lurdlY. $coUI HII!, tark Slr •• 1. Phone" 63'-6685 30.2379. 523-1915.

TAMWOI!TH: SI. JChn'l C. of E. HIli , Co,,"~ Sf. BUNOANOON, 2nd Ind ~Ih $.olurdlYS. AI Wi"",ll1c Sue ~1""1", Mechaniu' In,'iMO. 8 10 12.

AlDAY, DUNDAS {Pr_nlde,,!: Tom McCnlh. ThIrd s..1~'. BARRABA: Fluuer Wh eel.. Youlh Centre, f itzroy diy, Town HlI!, M.ro4en Road. 85-3821.

Sl,eel, 7 p.m. GREENWICH, Starlimtr., (AI. 111 Salurdoy. Ron LUGARNO SQUARE OAI'ICE ClUB: h,..,. fridlY J"",.. Community Cln'rl, G'"nwich ROld.

B to 10.30. 32 Gr.ndviOw Cr.",,,,,r, l ug.,no: 46-3600. ROY W.lch. 8"111nne,.. KOTARA: 2nd Salurdo.y. C. of E. Hell, Gr'n .. 11

EAST.WooD TOWN HAll , "eoomefl"l''' Club, Stree.. Sri.., Hotchkieo. ~9·7606. Ag,"<o ..... , Rood. Mo .. r .. ld. C.II.". 89.1 1"2. NEWCASTlE: W,,'emt<1. Brien Holch~ie •. 101 ""d

ASQUITH, Sp.orklili. Club, Corn*, P"lfi. HighwlY 3rd Sallll'diy nlghl.. C. of E. HIli, N.ugh!on Ind AmltOO Ave. Fred Mu';., .7.1997. Aven .... , Birmingham GMden •.• 9-7608. ~

September, 1972 SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW Page 7

SQUARE WHiRL GREENWICH PROi\1ENADERS

We can look back on a very successful winter's danc~ ing at Greenwich, with good crowds each night and a keen bunch of new dancers advancing rapidly. We've had our share of Interstate visi­tors, last month havIng danc­ers from both Victoria and Queensland. I would say the efforts of Tom McGrath and Paul Johnston have been well appreciated.

Pleased to see Noelene Gow OK after her car accident, and Mavis Schwarze on the mend.

OCEAN WAVES, NEWPORT

All those who went to the Katoomba weekend from

NOTICE The president of the

Square Dance Society of N.S.W. wishes to correct a misleading impression con~

veyed in t.he front page ar· ticle, "Brisbane's Record Breaking Lucky 13th Nat1on ~ al ConventIon," August Re-view: .

I.e. The State Editors Con~ ference folJowed and it was agreed, unanimously that Re­view costs be shared f:qualIy and that future control of the magazine be slnlllarJy shared.

The first part of this state~ ment regarding costs. Is cor­rect. but the st':'Cond part dealing with future control is Incorrect, no ap'reement of joint control of the Review was arrived at at this meet~ Ing.

-CHAR:..ES VAGGS.

Newport, surely believe that I!"-----------" once squaredancers start dancing, nothing must stop

'- them. not even smoke pour­inp," into the hall. from room 14. I bel1eve.

Very good roll~up to the ball. and a good t.lme had by all - supper hall. a great improvement..

Everybody happy to have visit from Marlon and Bill (twice) In July.

SPARKlLATE, MT. COLAH Our advanced dancers were

reduced 10 a lauszhin2. tan )!.lect hean at our fi rs t Workshop session. MOlher Soarkilate had another 21 st birthdav Ihis month. Gre!! and Annette were a lso on our birthday li st. Con­e.ralula lions to all or them. Ice skatin)!. proved hilariOUS, and horse ridinJ! and boatin!! are still popu illr. Congratula­tiohs also to Stephen McClds who won Thc Society Promo' tion Competition.

'- BELMORE (ILLAWARRAS) Our monthlv dance was well

attended, and we had non­stoo dancin~ with barely en­oUJ!h time to ,l!ct the last wean' dancers out to close the doors at midni$!,ht. Mostlv rounds, but oien!" of .l!ood :o;quarin):! with Barrv and three ,lIuest callers.

Husband and wife took off the door orizes as hapoened last month . this time beioJ! Bill and Evadne Hod,IIelts.

RHODES CLUB Rhodes Club had- the best

birthday party for years for their 13th birthday. 103 dan­cers packed the hall and we did not know we could dance nine squares In our hall. Noel Harvev made and decorated the birthday cake. thank you, Noel. Our decoration theme was square dance and travel with Rhodes.

WORKSHOP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

2 p.m .• S p.m. GREENWICH

COMMUNITY CENTRE Greenwich

l\:URA."'"'DA/SUTHERLAND President Charles and Peg~

gy honoured our 8th birthday celebrations in sparkling spirits: also puffing out how many candles, Alex Thomp~

son? Visitors galore, with Eric Ellis's brother. Alan, from the Gold Coast, fancy stepping to our ever tuneful Arthur Gates.

Popular Ken Joyce. Bob Woolcock. and Warren Price, invitation guest callers, kept the party on their toes. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Get well wishes to sister Joan and Una, we all missed you. SPARKILATE, DUNDAS

This month we were visited bv Alison and Hans Brods. Many thanks must go to cap· able Ted Thomas. ;'vho kept our feet busy, while the Gen· eral took a well earned holi­day. Good luck to Robin, Wendy and Julia in their new jobs. Twcnty-eight of us at­tended the ball. Yen ' nice to see Esmae Edman among the dancers at the ball.

N.S.W. SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY BALL Despite scarcity of petrol, which one would have thought

would wreck aHendances at this year's shivoq, it is my pleasu re to report that as many dancers as ever checked in at Paddo Town Hall on the big night. Apparently they appreciate this night enough to put a high priority on it when deciding how to use what IiHle gas they had.

Their priorities were right, tracted both dancers and for several things made thts callers in past years, but also year's ball the most enjoy- provided the smaller hall for able for some time. First and setting up our tables and foremost, of course, was the leaving our coats, baskets, conviviality of the dancers, etc., leaving the main hall for any dance is only as unrestricted for dancing. bright and happy as its danc- The Interspersing of couple ers; and at the ball the mood round- ups with the usual seemed to be just right. The single round·ups was also callers were bubbUng with very popular. the same ;'Jole De Vlvre" and The teams, of course, were treated us to a good, happy very good and this Is one of standard of call1ng. the nights that give us a

The action of the SOCiety chance to applaud the hard executive in booking both the work and dedication of these large and small halls, not dancers. only meant that there would Yes, I would rate this year's be none of the noise from ball a winner: let's have other functions that has dls- more like It.

CO·ORDINATING EDITORS Bitt eiNNs, 11 Ste,,~en Street W;noug~by, N.S.W .. "2068. Ph"". 95-6187. GEORGE GOW. 11 Con,"d SI1eel, Non~ Ryde, N.S.W .. 2113. Ph""e ae·3776.

EDITORS In/orm. , ion ' e .... u.'e d lnd"'il . Iw<o ld be ob," itled h om yov' 51"_ 6d i'or, I I

loliowlO-NEW ZEALANO, A.C .T .. NEW SOUtH WALES: Noelenft Gow, ' 1 Con,..:! SI,nl, N""~ Ry"', N.S.W. 211 3. ·Phorl. 8&-3776.

QUEENSlANO, G' .... m Rigby, 14 e''OII. SI,o.', Ald.rley H. i'Olhll, .051. 56-12.$1. SOU TH AUSTRALI A. A.,.n f ,OII. 39 AI ... nd... ~Irce ', P'".pOCI, S.A. 5082.

65-1351. VICTORI .... , Ron Whyl' , Wi~kh lm R""d. Moo"bb ,n hst. 31a9. 95-1 .0191>. ' .... SMANI .... , Min Sh i, ley Cu bo" U. I MIl .v Stru ,. l , unte"on, 7:!50. 31_1563. mST .... USTR .... L1A: RI V HI"i', , '"'0100 .... ve ....... , WJ.ite Gum V"lIev. 6161. ROUNO DANCE EOITOR, tlKltv Nawlon, I 8, ill nnla 1.'0". , Woall . h," , 2025, N.S.W.

'Pl>On. 32-5031 .

EDITORIAL The Gows write the lion's share of the editorials, bless

'em, but now and again they insist that I do something to show that I'm on the team; and as I want to keep on the right side of those giant golden Labradors who guard the Gow menage, here I am in print again.

Well, what's there to say, we're manag ing to get your Review out on time each month, we seem to have all the Slate Diaries with all the correct information (I'm keeping my finge rs crossed as I write that), thanks to Graham Rigby we've been able to include photographs in the July and August issues and we try 10 make the Review as varied and interesting as we can within the financial limits set for u,.

We know thaI square danCing is growing throughout Australia because we are receiving more dance dales to include in the various State Diaries, and in this connection, it's very pleasing to see Northern Territory staging another weekly dance. Cong ratulations to all of you out there at The Al ice. We were also pleased to receive your contribution on your impressions of the convention. Don't let that be the last. Let us have something 10 print about the square dance scene there, with all the local colour which is so different to that of the older, more settled cities.

In fact, let all States send plenty of material to us. If it's about square dancing and/ or sq uare dancers and it's print. able, we'll see that it's included whenever space permits.

We believe that the Review is maintaining a hign standard as the standard bearer of square dancing in Australia and with your cooOperation we intend 10 keep it that way.

Kind Regards, Bill BINNS.

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VICTORIAN fOTTINGS VALETTA HOTFOOTERS What a pleasant surprise, July 21st was the Hotfooters'

MOORABBIN Nice to havc Jean and Bob

Burrows back again after Bob's operation. Congratula' tions to Joyce and J ack McCor· mack on the arrival of a grand­~on. A "en' enjoyable evening wa" held this month when slides and movies~ were shown ot the Quecnsland Convention. We are missing Glad and Bill M,lI"Iin, and wish them well in thci r business venture in Queensland. SUNNYSIDE

The party night in the new ball was a great sLlccess. Many tbanks to the Victorian Round Dance Club and the Sunnyside Round Dancers for tbeir demo onstration . Eric Milner and Geo. Looch are both well again. Visitor this month was George Robinson who comes from Queensland and is now in the armY.

Deepest sympathy to Marj Emmerson on the loss of her brother. WICKl\1ONITES

A South Sea Island Night was thc theme for our second birthday. A wonderful atten· dance of 16 sets helped us to have an enjoyable night. The I sland Girls and their version of Hula Love was a novelty, and our ladies with their vel'· sian of the Hula was veri' IWod. The prizes wcre a I tropical fruit. Thanks to the Springvale Folk Club for their items. thev were mOSt enjov­able. DANDENONG SWINGIN' SAINTS

It's beaut to have Mary Riley back with us, even if it is only for a few weeks le3\'e from Darwin. Our beginners a re progressing reasonably well and with a little more application should turn out to be }lood square dancers.

Nice to have a visit last Sundav from Marge and Don Head, also Norma and Russ with daughter Ann . all from Ron Mennie's clubs.

Found: about Christmas, lady's fawn coat. Owner can claim from Ke" in or Iris Lev· don. EASTERN EIGHTS

Firstl\'. our dancers would [ike to thank Parkda le (Yacht) Club for the hectic cvening we had during our recent visit. The evenin,!! was enjoyed bv all.

Our "Soup-N·Savourv" n ight went off well with plenty of food and plentv of dancel:s to make short work of the "goodies".

We're all rookin,2 forward to our "White Elephant" night in Au.llust. Let's hope there's not 100 many s keletons dug out of the cupboards, but any other items will be welcome. As the proceeds are going towards Miss Square Dancer for Yoor· alia we are hopin$!" for a ~ood response from dancers.

SINGLES IN SOCIETY We had so much supper laSl

month that the boys had dif· licultv in carrying the tables out. The ,l!irls must be Irying to fallen the fellers up. _

New dancers, Henry Overall and Ian Stublcy have caught on quickly and are to be seen well to the fore in the round· ups. Nice to see Dorothy Boyle back dancing after her recent illness.

YOUTH HOSTELS Cold nights don't make any

difference to this dance, the hall was packed to the rafters a~ai.n last month. Doug Bell is taking about 20 members to Alice Springs for three weeks and they hope they can clill in on J im Floyd an-d his ,u:I"OUP while they are there. Travelling Minstrel Man prov­ed to be a popular dance, so much so that a repeat per­formance was requested later in the night.

SHEPPARTON A cordial invitation is e:'(ten·

ded to all Melbourne clubs and callers to attend our third birthday on September 23rd.

After the birthday night there will be a barbecue on Sunday 24th. For further de· lails contaCt Bob Dickie Sey· mour.

the other night, with a visit 4th birthday celebration which Erom Sioie Dowd, recovering had a central theme of Furry well from her long conva[cs- Tiles (Fail"}' Tales). Appearan­ccncc wi th a broken hip. Patsy ces of guest callers were Ross is lookin.!!: well after her .ereatly improved with the aid operation, as is Lawrie Khyat. of Fairy Godmother and Red Con,gratulations to J ohn Stock- Riding Hood gear. Il ended Ion and Gwen Chivers on their with our caller discarding h is marriage. Ron and Vonnie are pants in preference for a tub back and looking extremely In a censored version of "The wcll after their holiday in the Kin.e:'s New Clothes". east. KEYSBOROUGH: CAMBER WELL A few of our recent nights

Good news of the Scheibers would have looked very sick settli ng down h appily in Can· without our "visitors" from ada. Bey Newman holidaying Frankston, etc. Thank heavens in Coolangatta. Max and Joan they come on a fairly re~ular spinninp; a web. Basic two- basis. Let 's hope alt the ill­s tep dri!l a help to our newer nesses. recuperations, etc. are round dancers. soon behind us and we can

We were pleased to have a welcome back the old faces. visit from Ian and Barbara Don't forget our fourth Mitcham and friends, and en· birthday night, Saturday. Sep. joyed Ian's calling. tember 16th.

Melbourne High School SCHOOL MEMORIAL HAll (Use Chape l Sf. Entrance)

14th ANNUAL SQUARE DANCE

Friday, 27th October, 1972 lES SCHRODER & GUEST CAllERS

Demonstrations and Prizes

BEGINNERS VERY WELCOME

Admission 70c Tea Provided Phone 69·4921

Hope to see Mrs. Dickie back clancin,," after her recent illness. Last -Saturdav was the first she has missed in three years. Congratulations to jun· lor square danceI', Rosemary Blackney, who was awarded a marchin~ girls' encouragement awarei-. Well done. Rosemary. I~==~ ____ ===================d

VICTORIA DIARY

~·.ONDAY :

MOORASB!N, lion Why'. Moo •• bbin. 95-1~96.

IUfSDAY, BOX HILl NORTH, Ron Mennie. Method,.1 Hall.

Woodho" .. G.o".. 88-483~. CARNEGIE: V.le".. *ou' HIU, Mimon SI,ut.

W.try Cook. 24·55tB. CAMBERWHl: Leo Sch,oder , Foo,batr p •• llion

Comberwe!! Rood_ 69·~921. . MOORA8BIN: R~n Why'.' 165 W,ckham R".d.

M""r.bbi". 95-U96. rHO~NBURY: (Trin:rv) (hI. 3rd Ind 51h). David

Ho<per. Tr;~i!v H.II, ~':O11 SI._EnQ. edM I .. d J'm Olni.' t~·3693).

WEDNESDAY: MOOQABBIN, Ron whyl.. 165 Wickham Roed .

95-UIl6. MALVERN: You,h HooI.t •. *our HIli, Olk Gro~ ...

lUI Wed~...cr.y. Willy Cook. 24·5518. BOX HIll: J lck Murphy. Sr. A~dr.w·. Pr.. . HIU.

Whit. Horp Ro.d. 89-6971.

THURSDAY, CAUlfiELD (Round Darn:e): Ednor So 'ch.!or, l enni.

Ctub H.", Ballerivi Road. 53.571>3. BOX HILL, Ren Mennie. P'iv. '" SegiM ....

88-.4934.

FRIDAY: FRANKSTON: Eric CI.,k.. Forrnl;h.ly.

s .... r. 7113-2792. SEAUMARtS HOTFOOTfRS, Rod

n~htly. 163 Oll;e,ty Road. McCubbin.

99.2261.

SATURDAY,

CAULFIELD: Sunnyoide. Ron Why'" S,. Cath.ri~e's Church HIli, Kool"'''V Rd" near Gtenhun.ty Rd . 95-1496.

CAM8HWEll: Singtes in Socitly. cnr. Bourke .nd Mon. Alber r Road., h I Saturday. W.lly Cook. 2.f.5!ilB.

WIlliSON: (HIPPY Valley). Le. Schroder, Scout H,orlt, fordham Avenu.. 69·4911.

BOK. Hill, Jock M .... phy. St. Andr.w'o Pr".hyteriar Ch .... ch Hall . Whi'''ho ... Rood. W1!e~ty Whil •. hone Cf"b. 89-6971.

BO)( lilll (S'. PellOl', Sflr ): Ron M."ni.. St. Pel .. '. Chu>ch li.fI, Wh"ehoru Ro>Od. 80" Hill {nu t .0 T"wn Halll. hr, 3rd ... d 51h S •• Ufdoy •. 878-40.2.

KEYS BOROUGH, Retre .. ion H~II, Chell.nham Rood Ahe'~.f" So'u·d.yo. Ke~in Leydon. 79'2.0503.

RINGWOOD: eu ... n fi;hl •. AUln O<.,.char. 101 Ringwood *ou' HIli. BlOdford R ... d, 1nd and ~'h SUU1dly" 231·1370.

SHEPPARTON: Sob Dickie, Ihern.'. SolUfdlvo, ~it. WlY HIli ... ul RlllwlY SlIli" ... DS-792·tD41. Phone 05-79'2.10<11 .

MILDURA, St. Andrew's Church HIU, De.kin A~ •. 2nd Ind 4th Sal ,.

SUNDAY, DANDENONG, $,. Mary '. C.!holic "'11. .",ne,

Fool., Ind llnghorne Sire",.. Ahern ... Sunday •. Kevln ' .. "d..... 792·9.503,

ROUND DANC E, ht Sunday i .. moMh. Ron and Elt. WhY'e. 265 Wickh.m Ro.d, /.'.oo,.bbin. 95-1496.

September, 1972

VICTORIAN JOTTINGS

BOX HlLL NEWS Watch those Sonins. They've

wan everything this month. Beny's prize winnin~ supper basket at our Barn Night was \'ummy. Sol, as Henry the Eighth, won St. Peters Hys· terical Historica l Night prize.

Enjoyed a visit to Hotfoot· ers Fairvtale Birthday.

Ron \; i sit e d Sou thwood School and called to three sets of child ren taught by Bob Hansen and found t hem excep· tional.

Eighth birthday - 26th Sep­tember. HAPPY VALLEY

Good to see the Saligaris back from the norll~ also Brenda Mann looking nt and well again. Joyce Humphereys and Shirley Stewart on the re­cuperation list. Lil and Ccc still soa king up the sun. Con· gnlts. to Lou Edwards on new

V pottery venture. Enjoyable vis· it to Altona Club early in July. Thanks to the Round Dance Club for a pleasing demonstra· tion recently. .

ST. PETERS People, people everywhere,

etc.! Our 4th birthday "knight"

was a wow. Thanks to all who dressed up and joined in the lun.

On the 29th we had to vaca te our hall for one night, so moved to Ihe old Mopoke Hollow. Despite lack of space, a fun night was had by all. Lots of happy memories for Ihe Mopokes still with us.

Looking forward to a snow trip soon. also VSDA annual meet inA and da nce on 13th.

WHITEHORSE CLUB We have been pleased to

have many visitors, including a !!,roup from Balcombe Street,

>:w dancing with us. Welcome to scveral memo

bcrs from the begi nners' class who have now joined the Sal· urday night club.

All the best to Wendy and Bruce who will bc married in Au,l!ust.

ConR;ralulations to Dot and Jack who have a new grand· son .

SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW Page 9

"Teaching the Allemande"

Instruction time in Bundaberg as Brisbane Dancers, Mal and Lynne Finlay and John Rigby teach the "Allema nde" to one of the Girl Guides who attended the session. This was the second show in the State Square Dance Tour conducted by Brisbane caller, Graham Rigby, for t he National Fitness Council of Queensland.

-Photo by courtesy of "Brisbane Telegraph".

SPECIAL OFFER! IN FAVOUR OF

ROUNDUPS SQUARE DANCING FOR EVERYONE

and SQUARE DANCING

WITH GRAHAM RIGBY CALLING

TWO 7" E.P. R.C.A. RECORDINGS CONTAINING

TWELVE FUN·LEVEL DANCES FOR - $5.00

Contact: VAL RIGBY.

I. Eagle Street, Alderley Heights, Queensla nd, 4051

• COME TO GREENWICH SWINGERS' BIRffiOAY PARTY

SUPERSTITIOUS NIGHT ON FRIDAY, 13th OCTOBER, 1972

Tea Provided

N.S,W,: LEARN TO ROUND DANCE

AT THE RENDEZVOUS (See Diary)

32·5031

I feel that rounding up Is a much friendlier and fairer way of forming sets, particu­larly tor those who have no partners. these people, no doubt, would be by-passed In the square-up method and would thus become discour­aged and give up square dancing.

. OVerseas \'isltors have fre­quently commented on our round-up method and have generally considered It much friendlier and more pleasant than squarlnp'-up.

Meeting people from Inter­st-ate and other clubs in the round-up and the fr iendly chit chat that goes on whilst "promenading" around Is all part of the ev<>ning's pleasure and Is not really wasted time, maybe you don't get In the best square but at least you are mixing and meeting.

There is no doubt a place fo r square-ups as weU as round· ups and an Ideal ar­ran!!"f>ment would appear to be two or three square -ups sD"cpd throueh the evenln~ "dth a couple of round-ups. but PLEASE not an entire eVElling or sQul\rlne UD.

- PEGGY VAGGS.

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W A NEWS SUN DOWNERS • • Well. we are managing 2-3

SWAN SWINGERS sets and the atmosphere is We are still managing to terrific. Also It Is good to see

keep our heads above water LitUe Miss Kelly joining in with most enjoyable dancin g the round-ups _ (well, she is on a Friday night. Mr. and certainly trying to anyway). Mrs. Rignall are becoming Kevin is doing extra well regular visitors which is very with hls new gear to carry pleasing. We would like to see his turntable and mixer box. a few more "Riversiders". The Sundowners are now Mrs. Rignall always seems to once a fortnight at the White win the door prize or raffle Gum Valley Hall starting and It seems that the luck from August 15, and the is with her at Swan Swingers. other weeks at the North SOUTIlERN STARS Perth Hall. We are hoping

Some of our dancers also that this move will Improve have a .talent for card games our numbers. Best of luck we have found, having start- Kevin and club. ed social evening to raise funds for Adelaide In '74. A GIOGI SQUARE DANCE long way ahead? Well, the CLUB whole club's Involved and we Congratulations to Bill, our mean to paint the town at caller, on his birthday last If:1lst a bright pink. month.

The Rangers Waltz has re- Most of our dancers are celved interest in the rounds. attaining very good dancing GRAND SQUARES standards and everyone Is

Most of us hope to go to having a good time with lots Adelaide in '74, we're working of fun. towards It, anyway. Local recruits are stlll

ST. BRIDIG'S GIRLS' HOME

Cnr. Frederick and Victoria Roads, Ryde

CHARITY DANCE SATURDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER, 1972 at 8 p .m.

Caller: ROY ETHERINGTON

~

Admission $1 .00

Parking at Rear

TASMANIA DIARY 5 LAUNCESION, W.dno"lov" 31·1563. Hulhl' HIli, New>lud, P."q"He Ro..d. ~ KINOREO lASSIE TWIRLeRS: Ah.",.Ie Wedn ... d.~.. Graem. Whi ltloy (FOI'"

28.2117). . BURN IE, Tua. 5 .... , F",I.y., A.P.P.M. S~'u Sulldinl/. M6>in. Tee. M:.~ YoU\.!,

31·16'16. KINORED, hi Sa,urdlY. Phon. 28·2117. Wo.kshop. G ........ WhUlley.

NEW ZEALAND DIARY WEDNESDAY, OUNE01N: WAGGON WHEU CLUB, !McA"dr.w. Inl. School ".11. Ken WIU.

ClKkt. Phone Co. 890. OUNEDIN: HANDS A(ROSS THIi: SEA. lk9i""... . Phon. 3oI~9.

SATURDAY, OUNEDIN, HANDS ACROSS THE Su.. Arlhu, Stre.' Sct.ool Gymn .. ;"m, Arlh..,.

5" .... 65-420. 66.022.

Jim is stut having treat- joining us and bulJdlng up ment for his arm. Mike and stlength We would llke, Edna Coffey orr to Queens- however, to see a few visitors land in October. Look after from metropolitan clubs

them up there! tm~o:":,:o~f~"~n:"~~~=~~-==,~~~~~~~~~~:::~~====~~~~:",===~I Lc-'S Is keeping the pace hot, \,; VALE

even if It is minus one degree ruESDAY NIOHts, WEST AUSTRALIAN DIARY celsius. SUNDOWNfRS' SQUARf DANC~ ClUe

r koVh' Hall, en •. Fillge,ald and MIobl. RAY RADFORD

Thund"bl,d "t I I Is SIr .. ,., Nwlh Penh. W .. kly. C.I." K.vin Kelly. can y WIi: DNESDAY, Square dancing has lost onc

a beaut hoe-down record . RIVERSIDIi: S~u.r. 0.."". Club. Mavland. Yocht Club H.II, 4th Avon.,., Mov land•. of its keenest supporters in Thanks, Ted, for Foot.ball off G"ildf",d Rood. W .. kly. Coli .. : G,thlm HamwIIi. the p."t'n" 0' Ray Radford.

H GRANO SQUARES, SqUill. O~"u CI ... b, Mo'~I.' Rive.. Caller: l .. Johnoon. '" ero. tHURSDAY NIOHn, Ray and Jean first learnt

WHITE GUM VALLEY SHANANOOAHS SQUARE DANCE CLU8, Hlggln. Plrk Tenni, (Ivb, Pllyfleld square dancing from Jimmy Since the convention the Flt~~.t;!· N~GHJ;"o.il PI' •. C.II,,: Sleph.n T ... "... Bourke at CronuJla some 20

club has been at a steady iOUTHERN STARS SQUARE OANCIi: CLU8. 8v, .. lto" Swimminl/ Clvb tLl lI, years ago and continued their level and the dancing stan- S:XN'~wiNG?~"tl~r. J~~I~' Inn. Greenmo"nI. interest lhrough the old Oal-dard has. risen. SATURllAY NIGHTS, lev Club, then to Belmore and

We are glad to see everyone GIOGIYANNUP CLU8. Gldgiy.nnv~ H.II, loO<iy.y Rd. Silly Gilberl Jnr. Circle 8. Althou$h they werc WHITE GUM VAllEY SQUARE DANCE CLUB. Girl G"lde.' H.n, alt. Non"l".. both" I dna ,en"cu " hav"'ng a gay tim,. th, ladl" •• G II ' I IOVO ve I S Aven". end Slephen 5 .... " .m,I. um V • .y. .... I .. , l .. Johntot'l .

as per usual are well in excess fOR INFORMATI ON ON ALL W.A. CLUBS, Di.1 .ny of !h. following n"mben, motor accident some years but Ih'" .,' • ',w r,gular

Mew. Oonaldoon. 37-4975 Evening. R.y H,,'I., 35-652~ Eveninl/. ago, Ihe interruption to their Fttd NC>!I.y. 37.1061 Day; ~ Ev.ning. Kevin K.lly. 35-6073 h.ninl/. d' t

ladles who fill In and take a ~~':':"~":':':~~'~':OO:' ~":::.~':"::::'~"::::~::'~":":'"~':" :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::; sQuat'C ancmg was empor-man's part with ease, and ar~"ay continued to dance to this Is a problem that all within a week of his death al clubs In all States have. 82 years of age.

SICKlES: Missed Sandy NEWCASTLE CONVENTION ROUNDS To Jcan Radford goes the Halliw,1I al our dane"; b"t h"'tfelt ,ympathy of all wishes for a speedy recovery, "LOVERS SONG" _ SeJco - S.241-0 square dancers. Sandy. Hope you are back ROY WELCH . with us soon. Also Peter and "RANGERS WALTZ" - Pop G NPK 44 28 Irene Metcalfe, Heather and " HAPPY SOUNDS" _ MGR 501lA Bill Colley and Eva and Dick Dawes, have been mIssing. "CHEATlN' HEART" - Hi Hat 874 But everyone Is loolting for- "ClOVERLEAF WALTZ" _ Old Timer 8197 ward to having them up and dancing again. Flip Side of "LONESOME ME" also included. RIVERSIDERS

The Riverslder atmos- JACK and AVIS NIMMO

phere reflects the calm, patl- ~:::::::::::::::::::::::::;::::::;::::::;:::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;::::::;::~ ence and hard work of our : outgOing president, Ena Rig- SOUTH AUSThAllA DI~A.Y nail. Thanks Ena for a lob MONDAY: II; "-

w,'1 done, KURRALTA PK., Wee~ly l6eglnneu). Girl Guld. 1'1.11, corn ... (ro .. Tee . • "d O.'y 51. All." frOi!. 440115L

Foundation member Den- THURSDAY, nis Gadsby has been elected r~itt;:ON' R.S.l. HIU, Long Sr. W .. tdy (Adva""ed). AII.n frol!. ~.·I35L

Riversider president tor the GLENELG, Weekly Ia.e.;.inn ... ). Gordon 51. Colin H"ddt • .,on. ~S..556. coming year. Congratula- SE:i~~::;. PK., RAoe H.II, 0< .. " Blvd. W.ekly Ce..;.inn .... ). Rowe' Wuv ... tions, Dennis, we know you SUN DAY: will do you r best to keep this ( WALKERVillE, "Happy M&divm". Drvld. Hilt, COr" •• Main Norlh hOI Rd. flourishing club on the move. ( .nd Cro .. i. Sr. eri.n Townund. o.c.486~ . ~~

MEMORIES There was an esteemed

member missing from our Au~ust Dance. He had answer­ed his last Roll Call and :lIten· ded his last Anzac Day Re. union.

Those who knew Ray Rad· ford were fortunate . those who claimed his friendship were more fortunate.

Rav had danced with us for 20 years in places as far apart as Belmore, Canberra, Cron· ulla, Dundas, Greenwich, Lak· cmba, Milson's POinl, Oatlcy and Punchbowl.

To his wife Jean, we otTer the comfort of friendship whenevcr needed. - Belmore Square Danee Club

September, 1972 SOUTH PACIFIC SQUARE DANCE REVIEW Paoa 11

'GARDEN CITY SQUARES" NORTHERN NORTHERN TERRITORY DIARY CHRISTCHURCH,

NEW ZEALAND TERRITORY ~~~~~Iks.' ClASS: Tue><ioy, 1.00 ,UI 10.00. L.rry BeIlOI, Lee Beydl ... 011 behalr at the 19 people Our graduation rught, July

who travelled to Brisbane 11th, was well attended with WEDNESDAY: II B t- CENTRE SQUARES, hI, 3rd, .sll\ WItd~lId.y, Al i" Spr;~ 1 Youti"l Cell"e. 8.00

with Daphne and Bi u man\' guests present to wit· 1111 10.00. Jim Floyd.

tolph, for the Lucky 13th ness the graduation of 13 :::::==::::::::::::::::::~ AustralIan National COnven- couples and 16 singles. A very tien. we would Just like to say lively night with little gim· a very sincere thank you to mieks thrown in to keep the all the wonderful folk who ,l!:raduales on their toes. We made our stay so very enJoy- danced unt il 9.30, had supper, able. handed out diplomas and bad-

This was an experience }!;es, then had graduates dane­that will be remembered by ing in boxes; shoe boxes on

II, and the comments by fcet and passing Susie SQuare a Dancer in and out of squares most were we would like to to initiate our graduates. come back in the not too dis- Susie attends graduation tant future. dances only _ a broom dan·

At this point we would like cer. We wound up the evening to also thank the convener, with a party. A parly of three Graham Rigby, and his wife presented two songs they had Val , and to the assistant con- written, "The Centre Squares" veRer, Dr. Ivor Burge and and "The Aussi~ Frol"9- .Alice". Eileen and to the many the work of Blll, Phlllis and people behind the scene, too Barbara Bedingfield. Juanita numerous to mention, but and Robert Floyd did a dance certainly not forgotten for routine followed by commun· .. e part each and everyone il y singing.

'o( them played to make the Two Open Night classes convention the success It were tauRht by Larry Bellas was. and Lee Heydler.

Visitors wdcomed recenUy were Jack and Dot Murphy, Eric and Hazel Clark and Hans and Allison Brocks.

TASMANIAN NEWS

ST. IVES CLUB REOPENS MONDAY, 21st AUGUST

Thence Every Monday METHODIST CHURCH HALL, ST. (VES

Learners and Happy Medium Dancers Caller: Paul Johnston - 797-8070

Tea Provided Admission 70e PHONE: 44.3240

• SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY OF N.S.W.

presents

FESTIVAL OF DANCE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

LANE COVE TOWN HALL

Callers: WAl CRICHTON, TEDDY THOMAS, TERRY DODO Basket Supper

Our party of dancers would like to express a special t.hank you to Dr. Ivor Burge for two most enjoyable even­Ings with his "Susy Q" danc­ers, and also to Roy Welch and his dancers who so kind­ly put on a dance for us.

To Chick and Tom Mc­grath we would also like to say thank you for the most ~nJoyable evening we had with you, and by the way how did we get in that tangle with that high level move, !;omething like ring a ding or was it ring a ding dong, but whatever It was we sure did our own thing. I'm pretty sure everyone still laughs when t.hey hear those words.

KINDRED : Tassie Twirlers ~~~;:;:;;:::::::::;:;;::::;:;;::~ The amateur callers night was quite successful with N S W Dudley Russell taking the ...: honours. Ten competed al-together and their efforts were well received by the dancers.

An enjoyable night was spent at Burnie Square Dance Club's square and old time dance held at west Ridgley.

Belmore Ramblers EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY AT SCOUT HALL

LARK STREET, BELMORE

PUNCHBOWL W AGGONWHEELS GIRL GUIDES' HALL, 70.7118

Rossmore Avenue, EVERY TUESDAY Caller. Ron Jones

Please don't forget to con­act us for an evening's

""'(hmcing!... for anyone coming to N."6. "Garden City SQ.uares" dance basic night Mondays 8 p.m. to 10.30, at the YMCA, Greers Road, and intermediate level at the ¥MOb. in Hereford S~reet, City, from 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Thursdays.-.

Glad to hear Ruth Boxhall ~:~~~~~~~=~~~~~~~~~~~=~~ is home again after a month in hospital. Jack Langmald progressing satisfactorily. LAUNCESTQN

Bill and Daphne Buttolph.

Nice to have Maureen Mar­tin with us recently. Wel-come to Sarah W. Some or the younger folk, particularly the girls, are becoming inter-ested in easy rounds and Salty Dog is a popular choice for them.

VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION

Let's AI! Promote Square Dancing Show Your Friends Thai Square Dancing is' Fun!

Bring them to Internation~ 1 Square D~nce Week Dance

I KEW CITY HAll

SUNDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER - 3 p.m.

EVERYONE WELCOME Bring Basket Tea

WOLLONGONG WANDERERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAll

PRINCES HIGHWAY, CORRIMAL EVERY FRI DAY

KOGARAH RECHABITE HAll, OCEAN STREET

EVERY WEDN ESDAY Caller: Terry Dodd

• BEXLEY (lllAWARRAS),

ROUND DANCING EVERY 2nd AND 4th FRIDAY

BelMORE (lllAWARRAS),

ROUND & SQUARE DANCING lstSATURDAY

3()'2379 523·1915 Detail. in Diary

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r-- SOUTH PACIFIC SOUARE DANC~ Rll/I&)'I

ROUND·UP vs. SQUARE·UPS

We never thOUght we'd be rratemlslng with the opposi­lion. But ope must consider our thousands of readers, so wc are obtilC"cd to accept Eric Wendell's kind In ... ltatlon to reprint. So by the gracious courtesy of "Chatter", this ex· ceUent Wendell anlcle.

-&lUors.

aitern;lIe. only if it was one or the other. Our writers to the Review had complaints on the sub ject both with square­ups ana round.ups, yet they had a fantastic time and I!n' joyed every minute of the dancing - HOW COME?

BY COURTESY OF THE SAME MAGAZINE. DAVID HOOPER'S IMPRESSIONS

Your article in the "Chat-ter" and another in the "Re­view" on round-ups vs. square·

notices that a square dancer has made no movement for the last two moves, it Is hIs duty to Jnvest..lgate, as It Is almost impossible to dis­tinguish between death and natural movement oC some dancers. Callers are Cautioned to Make a Careful Investigation!

It was interesting to note ups were very interesling and that only ONE responding may to some appear rather a article in the Review re Round- controversial topic to buy ups. etc .• apparently came to into. hand and this. I would be- I must confess that my alti­liew. proves that convention·- tude has been solidly against gocrs must have been happy squan.'-ups on the irqunds or with the programme format. unsociability. etc., and usually

As there have been some cases where the natural in­stincts to follow the singing calls have been so strongly ingrained, that some square da.neers have been known to make spasmodic movements evell after rigor mortis has set In.

In the United States and in use.-a modified s.ystem of oc­Canada, I have been told that caslOnal partner round·ups_ the clubs are in a majority My fce linAs for square danc­where, if you don't ha\'e a inl!. and of retaining its essen­partner you don't dance. A few tial social qualities have de­years ago when we were visi- veloped in strength over a ted by World leaders in square period of 20 years of dancing, dancino from America, Bob including fh'e of calling. How· Osgood and Bob Van Antwerp, ever in view of the argume",s who were the Greals of the put forward, I am goin~ to ~roup. made known to us that j;lh'e it a try on a modified they were very impressed with basis of 2/3 square-ups per our round·ups and said it was night and see how it gocs. a wonderful way to gel people The onI\' problem, as I see

It Is then advisable to change to a Hoedown to the selected corpse as the most suitable method.

_Zombies Incorporated.

LOST &. FOUND OW' ad. bore fruit and we

hal'e one Pat Hailstone very excited at tbe return of her little old white "John Crun­dall" jumper, lost a l the con· vention. All the way from W.A. it was returned.

to mix. h. with alternate round-ups/ Perhaps 0 u r square-ups square-ups is that those who

aren't as "polite" as they are don't dance cvery dance may in other countries. but we dcvelop a tendency to ,2ct up fOWld them very successful only in tbe square-ups. 11 Will and they certainly helped to certainly be interestinJ! to see keep thc standard of dancing how the situation d~e1ops. at the cQIlvention at a better than usual level. Both in the round.ups and square-ups 1 did not sec the writers of the article in the Review miss out 011 one dance.

AI recent combined dances in Bris bane, we havc experi­mented with alternate squaru­ups and round·ups. Wc hal'e found that by keeping the round-ups at an easier level Illan the square-ups. wc havc been able to maintain a better level of dancing and a happy atmosphere.

Perhaps many will arrange their set on tbe sideline and possibly Ihis may appear '"dicky", but you will also ftnd that the so-called "clique" do not set up with the same folk each time.

When a compere is faced with a vcry tight programme, it is a great time savel' to him to ha,'e sets pre-arranged_ With alternate round-ups and square-ups, onc gets to dance with their friends of choice and also hal'e the opportunity to meet other folk and pos· siblv recruit them into being in the next square-up \'ou mav be organisin$'

In my OPInion, the system l!.ives cxpericnced dancers bet­ter dancinJt and 1 think YOll

could say the same in regards to the less experienced dan­cer.

I reallv don't think there is any cause for debate on the subiect when the dances are

WORKSHOP (Courtesy of "Chatter") "SPIN THE PULLEY"

Spin tbe Pulley is done {rom a static square set-up. AClive:. .!>tep forward and right band turn ~ with oppoSIte. Then the six people facIO!; on a diagonal give a left hand and pull by. moving direct!v into a peel off. The movemen-t

We are happy ror Pat, but the point we'd like to make is that honest .... ir not always elsewhere, still exists in square dancin,:!". Thanks to whoever you were.

-EDITORS

ATTENTION N.S.W.

ends in two parallel two·faced It's that time of year again lines. _ your Society membership

Trv these: fees are now due. Heads pass thru and separate As explained previously, Around one to a line of four membership fees go wholly to Pass thru, wheel and deal the product ion of the "Review" Girls sweep a quarter and as costs increase it's bc-And Spin the Pulley coming harder to budget. It's Couples circulate, - bend the \lital we have e\lcryone memo

line bers. anv dropouts now and Pass thru, wheel and deaJ we could have tbe receivers Boys sweep a quarter in! And Spin the Pulley Distribution will only be Coupll!'s circulate and bend pro rata club membership.

the line Gone is the old softie State Star thru, Substitute editor of previous years who Pass Ihru, Left aUemande. would say. "Here is some ex-NOTICE tra 'Reviews' - ssh, don't tell

It has eome to the notice the President:' Your new that dancers are dying on State editor. she rules distribu­their feet and refusing to faU tion with a rod of iron, and over_ c,'en 1, with all m y authority, This Practice l\lust Cease am powerless 10 gct you a Forthwith! single extra copy.

Any square dancer found See your caller immediatelv dead on the floor. In an up- and fill your nomination card

in - coming ready or not, the rIght position, will be tmme- new distribution (once more dlately dropped from the ,'our State editor is firm on square_ . this) will SHUt October issue.

rn futUre 11 the calier - BOSS EDITOR.

September, 1972

S.A.NEWS At the meeting held August

6th, conform ing wjth the con­stitulion

t the following officers

werc dUlY elected to organise the Adelaide convcntion.

Com'cuOI': Allan FroSl. Ass. Com'enor: C. Huddh ....

ston. Sec.: Kcvin Matthews. Trcas.: Ron Mortimer. Accom.: Don MuldO\vncy. Transport: Jeff Seidel . Pub_ Officer: Rogcr Weaver.

K. MATTHEWS, Hon. Sec.

SOUTHERN CROSS We were del ig:htcd to ha\'c

Eric Brown dancing with us <hiring his brief visit from Melbourne.

Congratulations on the am\,· al of a son to E \lClvn and Peter Scott , and to Marylin and Ron Cock.

Pupils at Paringa Park Prim­ary are progressing stcadi~ with their square dancing. One set were thrilled to '"drcss up" and j!i\'c a demonstration to the Welfare Club.

We all enjoycd the friendly atmosphere of last month's combined dance a rid look for­\\'ard to the ne.xt.

SEACLlFF \\lEA YERS On August 4th we regret­

fully.said ~oodbye to John and Doris and we hope to sec them when they can spare a weekend to come to the city. Doris was a lso our club treas­urer and on her retirement the vacancy has no\\' been filled bv Dennis Lynch_

Our cabaret~in late July was a roaring success and a fu r­ther club meeting will decide ir we will hal'e anOther berorc Christmas.

Our first birthday is af" proaching in October anlo.::'" plans for a celebration are also developing.

I twas iood to see another dance s tart at the cnd of July and we hope calier Jeff Seidel has a J.!:ood success with this.