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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1935

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To Prepare a Dance Floor

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 4

This formula for preparing a dance floor is given by an expert in an exchange: First sweep the floor, then sprinkle a little kerosene on clean…

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Empire Pictures Coward on the Screen

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 2

Carl Brisson, handsome Danish matinee idol, is starred with Mary Ellis, noted singer and stage star, in "All the King's Horses," which comes…

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Empire Theatre More Big Pictures Soon

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 2

The alterations and additions to the Empire Theatre, Bowral, are now well advanced under the experienced hands of Messrs. Alf. Stephens and…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 3

Jack and Claude Hulbert and Fay Wray are featured in "Bulldog Jack" an hilarious comedy drama which will be staged at the Empire Theatre on…

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Golf Picton's Canine Ball Finder. Animal Golfers

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 3

No game seems be more infringed on by uninvited animals than is golf. Certainly is cricket one sometimes hears of the intrusion of…

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Salvation Army. Concerts and Fair

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 2

A Floral Fair and Sale of Work will be held in the Salvation Army Hall, Bowral, on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. The Fair will…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 3

At the Empire Pictures on Friday night, "The Fountain," based on a novel by Charles Morgan, will be screened. Ann Harding. Brian…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 2

Those who like crooning will welcome the appearance of the prince of crooners, Bing Crosby, in "Mississippi," at the Empire Theatre…

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Novelty Dance. Bright Scottish Function

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 3

The Novelty Dance held by the Scottish Association in Bowral School of Arts attracted a large crowd which enjoyed itself to the utmost in…

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Catholic Dance. Social Success

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

The recent dance at Springett's Hall, Bowral, in aid of the funds of the Catholic Church was a very enjoyable function. The Jaw Villains…

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Band Contest. Several Bands Entered

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

A band contest will be held at Mittagong on Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Mittagong Town Band. Several well-known bands…

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Masonic Ball. a Gorgeous Spectacle

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 3

The Masonic Ball held in the Show Pavilion at Moss Vale on Tuesday was one of the most colourful events of the year. There was a large…

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Talented Band. Will Visit Bowral This Week-end

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

An event of interest will be the visit to Bowral of the North Sydney Salvation Army Citadel Band this week-end. The band comprises…

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The Diggers' Ball. Huge Success at Burrawang

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

The Diggers' Ball, successfully organised by the Burrawang members of the Burrawang-Kangaloon-Robertson Returned Soldiers' League, drew…

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Interstate Band Contest

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1935 · page 3

The organising secretary of the Band Council of Control which governs the City of Sydney Interstate Band Contest has just announced…

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Band Musical Carnival To-morrow Five Bands at Mittagong

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1935 · page 2

The Musical Event of the Year, so far as this part of the State is concerned, will be the grand recital by the combined Bands of the…

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Empire Pictures "David Copperfield."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1935 · page 2

The screen version of Dicken's immortal work, "David Copperfield," ranks amongst the best of recent pictures based upon the works of…

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Inspiring Music in Street Parade. Mittagong Band Contest

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1935 · page 3

Mittagong provided the crowd of visitors who spent the week-end there with a spectacular item on Sunday afternoon whon bands competing in…

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The Masonic Ball. Impressive Ceremonies in Colourful Setting

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1935 · page 2

Long blue and white streamers festooned along the sidewalls of the Agricultural Hall, Moss Vale, made attractive decorations on Tuesday…

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Mittagong Band Contest Inspiring Music

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 October 1935 · page 2

There are few things more inspiring or elevating than good band music, and those of our readers who mingled with the large throng…

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