Unable to open previous iPhoto library on new Mac

Hello,
Wondering if anyone can help... Having copied my old iPhoto Library (from OS 10.6), I've tried various methods to open in new iPhoto (running OS 9) with all photos still organised into events.
1. Replacing iPhoto Library: User > Pictures > iPhoto Library, doesn't recognise photos at all
2. Reading iPhoto Library from file on external HD
3. Holding down alt key, on opening iPhoto Library and pointing to old Library, doesn't recognise image files. But then…
I actioned ‘Rebuild Library’ and had some success, I can see jumbled images, without Events data - though many images were duplicated after being enhanced (rotated).
Is there a fool proof way other than how I’ve tried, to export all photos form old iPhoto Library, with events data remaining intact and not duplicating lots of images? Is iPhoto Library Manager the best software for Mac that will sort through and find /delete ‘similar' images?
Appreciate all tried and tested suggestions, as this is about 5 years+ worth of images…
Thanks

Having copied my old iPhoto Library (from OS 10.6),
What version of iPhoto last used that library before you copied it over?  Are you currently running iPhoto 9.5 1?  If your previous iPhoto verson was iPhoto 7 (08) or earlier read Note 2 below.
This screenshot shows which previous versions of iPhoto are compatible with Mavericks.  It also indicates which versions qualify for a free upgrade to iPhoto 9.5.1 and which require a purchase:
Note 1:  every day more users are reporting problems with iPhoto 8.1.2 so I've included it in the non compatible category.
Note 2:  If your previous version of iPhoto was iPhoto 7 (08) or earlier you'll need to download and run the iPhoto Library Upgrader 1.1 application on the library before opening it with iPhoto 9.5.1.
If the above does not apply try the following on a new copy of your original library:
Using iPhoto Library Manager  to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.>Click on the Add Library button,
2 -  select the library you want to add from those in the selection window.
3 - now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the Library ➙ Rebuild Library menu option
4 - in the next  window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed. Check the checkbox "Scavange orphaned photos". Click on the Create button.
Note 1: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost.
Note 2:  Your current library will be left untouched for further attempts at a fix if so desired.
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