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Remember Chequers Nightclub? Or the Silver Spade Room? Sydney was home to some iconic nightclubs during the 50s and 60s and showbiz stallwart John Burls remembers them all. John chats with Kayley and Ian. Notes This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). Addeddate 2019-06-04 08:21:47 Artist Macquarie Media Limited
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AC/DC played their very first show at Chequers nightclub in Sydney on 31 December 1973. These shows come exactly 50 years later. The original line-up for AC/DC was Dave Evans (lead vocals),.
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79 Goulburn Street Sydney, NSW Also known as "Rags" nightclub. 199 Known Gigs for Chequers ← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next → ← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next → A living reference of Australian Bands, Musicians, Recordings, Gigs, Crew and much more.
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Everly Brothers - Let It Be Me (Live Chequers Nightclub Sydney 1968) Roy Gardnerra 28K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 567 48K views 8 years ago Bandstand Live In Australia / 1968 The Everly.
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CHEQUERS NIGHT CLUB 79 Goulburn St 1963 - 2023 Chequers was considered the best night club in Australia, and in the top ten clubs world wide. Opened.
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The Everly Brothers perform Walk Right Back at the Chequers Nightclub in Sydney, Australia (1968) Like Comment Share 16K · 278 comments · 213K views The Everly Brothers August 2 · Follow The Everly Brothers perform Walk Right Back at the Chequers Nightclub in Sydney, Australia (1968) Most relevant John Logie
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Dancers at Chequers Sydney, circa 1965. Photo Time Tunnel
Chequers was Sydney's most famous nightclub after starting in Pitt Street in 1953, moving to Goulburn Street in 1959 and finally closing for good in 1980. The club had a capacity of 550.
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American actress and soprano Kathryn Grayson at Chequers Sydney, 1960s. (1) Photo
Nightclubs Chequers nightclub Nightclub established by Chinese entrepreneurs Denis and Keith Wong which attracted a colourful and often notorious clientele to its original basement location in The Strand Arcade in the 1950s.
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(December 31) ThisDayInMusic in 1973, AC/DC made their live debut when they appeared at
It was considered one of Sydney's finest nightclubs, although pickings were slim.. Chequers and the Silver Spade Room. Events. The Silver Spade room featured a nightly cabaret show and hosted numerous high-profile events, such as the TV Week Logie Awards in 1961 and 1963, the first International Bake-off competition and the Milk Board Baby.
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Chequers Nightclub: The Birthplace of a Rock Phenomenon. The historical debut took place at Chequers, a club nestled in the heart of Sydney. Chequers was a linchpin in the city's rock scene during the early '70s, hosting numerous up-and-coming bands. Interestingly, this iconic venue has since transformed into a sauna..
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Chequers nightclub Entertainment venue Nightclub established by Chinese entrepreneurs Denis and Keith Wong which attracted a colourful and often notorious clientele to its original basement location in The Strand Arcade in the 1950s. It then moved to 79 Goulburn Street. Milestone Opened 1959 Closed 1970 Position Employer Lee, Donald George Dancer
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The Everly Brothers perform Bye Bye Love at the Chequers Nightclub in Sydney, Australia (1968)
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View outside Chequers Goulburn Street, Sydney, September 14, 1963. Photo Time Tunnel
2019 • Jon Stratton, Panizza Allmark ACT This article examines nightclubbing in Perth in the 1980s. The specific focus is on the ways ethnicity and race related to which nightclub people went to, and the kinds of music played in the nightclubs. The article is based on interviews.
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Location: Gouldburn St, Sydney Owners: Keith and Dennis Wong Managers: Edward Chan and others NOTES Chequerswas one of the top cabaret venues in Australia from the late Fifties until the early 1970s. It was located in Goulburn St, Sydney, between Pitt and George St ,close to both the Mandarin Club and to the notorious Goulburn Club, one of the
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1960s - 1970s, Photographic images, Sydney; Australian magician Ken Littlewood and his Japanese wife and assistant Toshi at Chequers nightclub, Sydney, on August 21, 1963. (2) $ 22.00; High resolution photo will be available for instant download following payment confirmation. Photo will print to A4 size at 300dpi. Image supplied for personal.