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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1914

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Moving Pictures

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 15
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Another incident of the American Civil War has been picturised, entitled, "The Picket Guard," Which depicts the suffering and destruction wrought. The picture opens with the…

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Spencer's Pictures

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

Thrilling encounters with lions end tigers. the burning of a liner in mid-ocean. the heroic rescue of a child from the lair of a ferocious panther—these are…

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Coming Band Contests

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

It is said that over a thousand bandsmen are expected to take part in the contests to be held on the Sydney. Sports Ground from Thursday this week till the…

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Time Ball

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 4

The Time Ball at the Sydney Observatory is dropped every day at 1 p.m., Sydney standard time, corresponding to Greenwich Mean Time, 3hours 0min. 0sec. Should any error occur…

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Tivoli Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

The Ragtime rage is on again. for Gene Greene. "The Emperor" of the stunt. has returned to town with his pianist. and is now going strong. Gene is an artist of…

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The Inter-state Band Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 10

Many of the visiting bandsmen taking part in the inter-State band contest, which begins at the Sports Ground to-morrow night, have already arrived in Sydney, and the remainder of those who are coming are expected…

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Rozelle District Band. a Distinguished Conductor

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 10

Prominent among the competitors for the band championship of the Commonwealth, to the [?] at the Sydney Sports Ground on the nights of January 22,23,24 and 26,will be…

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Criterion Theatre. "Officer 666."

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

The merriment continues without abatement at the "Crl." the business of the evening being punctuated with roars of laughter. The company is without doubt…

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Billiards. a New Composition Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 4

The respective merits of composition and ivory balls will-receive a severe test during the present London season. Much will d[?]p[?]nd on Gray's success or failure in the…

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Sundry Shows. Commonwealth Band Championship of 1914

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

Among the events to be decided at the Inter-State Band Contest. which begins at the Sydney Sports Ground to-morrow (Thursday) night. is the championship of…

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The Bell Band. Leslie and His Harmonists

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 10

The musical Leslie family, in "Come Over Here," never fails to provoke hilarious laughter.. A similar act made a big success in one of the London revues…

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Other Sydney Shows. Her Majesty's Theatre

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 45

"Come Oyer Here," at Her Majesty's Theatre, shows no falling off in popularity. Amusing new features are being continually introduced. One of the best, on January 17, was an…

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The Little Theatre. "His House In Order."

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

For the first time in Australia. on Saturday next. Mr. Hugh Buckler and Miss Violet Paget, assisted by a specially selected company, will produce Sir Arthur…

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Palace Theatre. "A Day At The Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

The above has already seen its fifth week's birthday. and displays no sign of being on its death-bed. In fact it is rippling along merrier than ever. in the…

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Lewis Waller Presents "Monsieur Beaucaire." at Sydney Theatre Royal

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 15

Like a gently rippling stream, carrying on its moonlit surface the phantom barque of romance, is the performance of "Monsieur Beaucaire," the play of silks, satins, red red roses, and…

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In Society and Out. Presentation to Mrs. Dwyer--Personal Paragraphs--Charity Meeting--Venetian Carnival Evening--Dance at Woollahra

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 6

The social room at the Trades Hall last night was unusually festive in the occasion of a presentation to Mrs. K. Dwyer, in recognition of her long service to the Labor…

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Bat and Ball. Local Matches Resumed. Macartney's Double Performance. Best's Fine Bowling for Central Cumberland. Grummitt Bowls Well for Redfern

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 7

University met Balmain at Birchgrove Park. and Folkhard. winning the toss from Stack. decided to bat upon a first-rate pitch The seasiders made an excellent start. Ward…

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Benefit Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

A very successful concert, arranged by. Mr. Mort E. Long, was hold In the Ryde Town Hall on Wednesday, In aid of the widow and family of the late Mr. J…

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