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- ↑ specified, Not (January 1, 1970). "Loxene Golden Disc Award 1970. Compere Peter Sinclair. Producer John Barningham; designer Ken Goodman; musical director Garth Young; choreographer Sandra Johnstone ... Wellington Opera House, Thursday October 22nd 1970. Souvenir programme [single light card]". Loxene Golden Disc Award 1970. Comper... | Items | National Library of New Zealand | National Library of New Zealand.