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Tonnochy Ballroom [1950-????]

Submitted by David on Mon, 2017-04-17 15:24
Date Place completed: 
1950-08-04

6, Tonnochy Road.

In Ian Fleming's 1963 book, Thrilling Cities, he mentions this ballroom in the section about Hong Kong's nightlife:

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ballroom

Tonnachy & Oriental Ballrooms-leaflet & dance ticket.jpg

Submitted by IDJ on Sun, 2017-04-16 02:27
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960

The text's word use is somewhat dated now

Hong Kong -Tonnachy Ballroom-leaflet-1960s

Submitted by IDJ on Sat, 2017-04-15 20:54
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960

"Best for Socializing and Frolicking" it was claimed.

"Frolicking" is not a term often used these days

No doubt a number of nocturnal intrepid urban explorers ventured in to see what was on offer!

 

The Ritz Ballroom, Swimming Pool & Garden / Lady Park Recreation Club, North Point [1941-????]

Submitted by David on Sat, 2015-05-09 09:44
Date Place completed: 
1941-05-17

Timeline:

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ballroom
swimming pool
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