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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1915

4,082 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 205

Band for the Cadets

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 8

At a meeting of the band committee of the 10th area, D Company of Cadets, held on Tuesday at the residence of Lieutenant Isaues, Mr. Mort Long (hon…

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Nepean Picture Theatre

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 4

On Saturday last, despite the threatening weather, a goodly number witnessed a very fine picture programme. Tonight (Friday) a…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 13

"High Jinks," a musical piece which enjoyed a long run last year at the Casino Theatre, New York, will be staged at 7.50 to-night at Her Majesty's Theatre. The "book," by Otto Hauerback develops the…

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The Penrith Band Appointment of Trustees, Etc

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 3

At a social evening held under the auspices of the Penrith District Band and its supporters, at the M.U. Hall, on Monday evening last (1st…

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Australia's Unknown. Territory Pictures at Orystal Palace

Evening News · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 5

A journey into unknown Australia as shown [?] a new series of moving pictures at the crystal palace, George-street, City, by the [?] J. D. Williams Agreement Company,…

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Met at the Pictures. Auburn Case at the Sessions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 3

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions on Wednesday, Harold Lewis Watts, on bail, was charged with a criminal offence on a child on 31st December, at Auburn. Mr…

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In the Eastern Theatre. Enemy's Fresh Efforts. Designs on Warsaw. London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 5

The military correspondent of the Times writes that the Russian threat to drive the enemy out of East Prussia is very pronounced, and that General von…

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Six Lions at Large. One Killed by Police Pistiols. Exciting Scene in New York Theatre

The World's News · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 2

THERE was an exciting sequel to the escape of the "six man-eating lions" from the Eighty-sixth Street Theatre on Thursday afternoon, December 17. The ordinary act for which…

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Orchard Hills Tea & Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 6

Miss Olive Hollier writes:—"The report in last week's issue of "Nepean Times, re stall at Orchard Hills tea meeting: My name should not have…

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Open-Air Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 6

We are informed that at the open air concert to be held in the grounds of the R.C. Presbytery, Penrith, this Saturday evening (in aid of Glenbrook…

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Princess Theatre

The Sun · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 5

Alf. M'Gowen, baritone balladist; Verne Smith, sketch artist; and Meredith and Adnil, strong men, were new yesterday at the Princess Theatre. The star acts popular…

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National Theatre

The Sun · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 5

Harrington Reynolds, who recently starred throughout Australia as Father Kelly in The Rosary, joined the National Theatre bill yesterday. Supported by W. Onslow…

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West's Star Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 16

West's' directors will screen two separate star subjects for the early part of this week at their theatres, the Glaciarium and Olympia. The star for the Glaciarium will be, a screen version…

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Clay's Bridge Theatre

The Sun · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 7

At this theatre Clay's Vaudeville Company has just concluded a good week's business. Last night the usual change of programme was played, to a packed house. Next…

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Last night's concerts Harry Leston Concert

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 2

A complimentary concert was tendered to Mr. Harry Leston by some of his old pupils at the Repertory Theatre last night. In the absence of some of the entertainers, Mr. William…

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Tivoli Theatre

Evening News · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 8

The Tivoli Theatre was crowded on Saturday night and an excellent programme was put on. The last nights of the Follies were entered upon, and this "jambores of jollity…

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National Theatre

Evening News · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 8

The attractions at the National Theatre were added to on Saturday by a number of new arrivals. Harrington Reynolds, who will he remembered by Sydney playgoars for his fine…

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Crystal Palace Pictures

The Sun · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 7

The first public screenings of Australia's Unknown took place at the Crystal Palace to-day, and will be continued all this week. The pictures occupy 4000 foot of film, and…

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Dobroyde Club. Four-ball Bogey Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 13

G. Arnold and A. C. Elliott, 6 up. F. Shenstone and D. S, Edwards, 4 up. G D. Hamilton and C. A. Buchanan, 1 up. W. E. Bain and B. B. Wiltshire, 1 down…

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Harry Leston Concert

Evening News · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 8

A complimentary concert was tendered to Mr. Harry Laston by some of his old pupils at the Repertory Theatre, Orosvepor-street, City on Saturday evening. Mr. William Ashten sang…

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