The following few pages should help to refresh some
memories and remind us once again, what was so special about living
in Penang. These were halcyon days - carefree, euphoric and as
it turns out - never to be forgotten. Perhaps we could only sense back
then as youngsters, what impressions we were going to carry with us
for the years to come.
Who could forget the fabulous dances we used
to enjoy, including Joeys Dances and Scout Dances at the RAAF Club,
the pool dances at Penang Swimming Club, the School Socials and the
Fleetwood Mac Club. Excellent renditions of western music were performed
by various local bands, including the Super Jets, The Shifters and The
Dimensions. If you have photos to share - they would be more than welcome.
1965
Peter and Pat Spinks, ready to leave for dance |
1966
Annette Preece and Michael Preece at Hostie dance |
1966
From 2nd left: Diane Latto, Annette Preece |
1967
Rhonda Neilen and Helen Davis |
1969
RobertLangsford. (Girl unknown) |
1969-70
Lee Thompson, Grant Edwards, Graham Miles, Paul Jones, Warren Kelly,
Martin ...? |
(Courtesy Sue Langsford)
1969
Judith Young in front left kneeling,
and Sue Langsford. |
(Courtesy Sue Langsford)
1969 |
1969
Judy Young, Alana Murray,
Francis Ide, Kym Felton at front. |
1969
Claire McLucas, Cynthia Matuschka |
(Courtesy Kevin Cragg)
1969
Toni Cragg and neighbour Tarni Holland at a Joeys
dance. |
1969
Erica Clark, Toni Cragg, Michelle Harvey |
(Courtesy Sue Langsford)
1969
Judith Young in front left kneeling,
and Sue Langsford. |
(Courtesy Derek Dobson)
1969 Joeys Dance
Derek Dobson & Christine Aust
(How cute is this!) |
1969
Debra Harvey, Sue Hall |
1969-70
Janine and Colin Speedie |
(Courtesy Alana Murray)
1970
Barbara Hawes, Alana Murray, Claire McLucas |
(Courtesy Christine Crossley)
1970
L to R: Christine Brown, Pam Jones, Karen Rands. |
1970
Jeff Driver and Michael Hall |
1970
Michelle Harvey, Stephen Haydock |
(Courtesy Ross White)
1970
Joeys Dance
Kim Frost, John Ryan, Ross White, Grant Edwards, Wayne Ryan |
1970
Dance Group
L to R: Rodney
White, Grant Edwards,
Wayne Fredericks, Band Member (Super Jets), ?, Jeff Driver(?) - -. |
1970 Valentines Day Dance
Debbie Jones, Debbie Hawes, Graham Parker, Sue
Haynes, Wayne O'Connor, Denise Speedie, Gary Manthey, Stephen Hawes,
Kevin Parker, Angela Manthey |
(Courtesy Alana Murray)
1970
Michael Grey (Boris), Steve Young
|
(Courtesy Alana Murray)
1971
Wayne Ritchings and David Cross
|
1971 - Joeys Dance
Peter Thompson, Debra Harvey |
1971
Sheree Sutton, Erica Clark, Roxanne Reville, Michelle Harvey |
(Courtesy Barney McMahon)
1972
Joeys Dance
Wayne Christiansen, Barney McMahon |
(Courtesy Julie Hallam)
1972 - Joeys Dance
Julie Hallam enjoying the dance! |
(Courtesy Barney McMahon)
1973 - Joeys Dance
Judy Campbell, Barney McMahon, Wayne Christiansen, Marie Garvie |
(Courtesy Lisa Hallam)
1973 - Joeys Dance
Lisa Hallam aged 8 and boyfriend Andrew Doherty (aged 9) |
(Courtesy Deb Wade)
1974
L to R: Unknown, unknown, Jeanette Sheppard, (my sister), Deborah Sheppard (me), Kathy Dates, unknown, unknown, Lynette Garbett & Lorraine ??. |
(Courtesy Deb Wade)
1973 or 1974 Hostie Dance
Martine Svarc, Helen Parker & Deborah Sheppard
|
(Courtesy Deb Wade)
1974 Hostie Dance
Deborah Sheppard & Susan Wellar
|
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School Socials |
1965
Secondary School Social
"From 1965, the Prefects took over the organization
of the Senior Socials. At time of writing, Junior Socials were organized
by the Club."
Mrs Alice Morna
President
Mothers Club
|
Denis Hurst
1973 |
1978
School Social Beauty Contest |
1980
|
Debutantes Ball |
1965 Annual Dance
RAAF Club, Penang
|
Queensland Times
Tuesday 3 August, 1965
Seven attractive young daughters of RAAF men in
Malaysia made their debut. It was the first time during an RAAF
social occasion in Malaysia that debutants have been presented. The
young ladies, dressed in beautiful formal gown, were escorted by members
of the RAAF and Australian Army.
The occasion was the Annual dance of No. 478 Maintenance Squadron,
RAAF Base, Butterworth, held at the RAAF Club, Penang. The debutants,
all daughters of members of the squadron, were presented to Air Commodore
W E Townsend, Officer Commanding Butterworth.
Mrs A Morna, wife of Leading Aircraftsman Gordon Morna of Springvale,
Melbourne, was Matron of Honor, and trained the girls. Mrs. Townsend,
wife of the Air Commodore, presented a sash to each of the debutants.
Participants:
Maureen Boyce, Sandra Sullival, Francis Halsted, Suzanne Rinehart, Christine
Smith, Sonja Cosgrove, Lyn Stuart (Photos contributed by Talees Baensch,
daughter of Janice Morna) |
The Superjets - A popular band of the sixties.
School Socials
