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Licensed Victuallers Ball
Since it was the ball of the Nelson Licensed Victuallers' Association, the decorative theme for the hall was, not unexpectedly, one connected with the trade. The ball, as usual, was well patronised and went with a bang from start to finish. (Peter Cooper Studio).
The obviously impatient gentlemen waiting for their wives are David and Rodney Carter and David Whitehead
President Reg Blake and his wife, Evelyn
And the long-gone wives were Noeline and Joy Carter and Jillian Whitehead
Two who were there, Sam Prossor and Beryl Milliken
Amos and Mavis Rowling enjoyed themselves
Band leader Doug Heinz and Lawrence Hardacre take five against an imposing backdrop