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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

2,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 111

Criterion Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 8

"The Willow Tree", described in America, where, as in London, it still holds the boards after lengthy runs, as "a stage gem", carried out that flattering…

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Alham[?] Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 15

"Should She Obey" is the principal film at the Alhambra Theatre, Haymarket, which is under the direction of Mr. C. F. Pugliese…

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Band Music and Bughiess

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 2

Recently, Mr. Foggan, a well known business man of Auburn, complained to the council that owing to the nolse made by the Salvation Army in front of his…

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Pictures at the Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 15

In connection with the J. C. Williamson films at the Theatre Royal, it is announced that "Parentage" will be shown on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next a[?] well as to-day. The screening, with musical…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 8

The grand fun-centre of Sydney is situated at the corner of Pitt and Market streets, and Her Majesty's Theatre is its vortex, so to speak. "The Bing Boys"…

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Sundry Shows. National Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 8

The strong bill provided at the National this week has drawn very big business to the conveniently-situated National Theatre, and late-comers have…

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The New Operating Theatre

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 2

On Wednesday, at the annual meeting of the Granville Electorate Cottage Hospital. Dr. Withers, speaking of the recent provision at the hospital of an up-to-date…

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Bat and Ball. Refitting the Occasion. International Versus Interstate. Played at Sydney Ground on January 25 and 26 (Anniversary Day)

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 2

The glowing title was merely a misnomer, not a delusive boost. Properly it should have read, N.S.W. Internationals versus Assumed Next Best. Bert…

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Philharmonic Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 15

To-night at the Town Hall, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Bradley, the Royal Philharmonic Society will commence a "popular series'" of Saturday concerts without any booking of seats. British…

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Lillian Mitchell's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 15

Having returned to Sydney, after an [?]bsence of three years in London, Miss Lillian Mitchell, lyric soprano, will give a concert at the Town Hall, on the 9th of next month. Seats may be reserved at…

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Princess Theatre

The Sun · Sunday 3 February 1918 · page 2

At the Princess Theatre, Railway Square, Harry Sadler's new revue, "A Kiss in the Dark," had a cheery reception from a crowded audience. A new minstrel programme…

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Petrova Pictures Here

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 February 1918 · page 22

Madame Petrova. who recently formed her own company for the production of super-pictures, in which she will be featured, is spending most of her times between takes on her second…

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Shipbuilding Delays Mr. Ball Becoming Anxious

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 February 1918 · page 2

Referring yesterday to the shipbuilding matter, Mr. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works, expressed considerable concern at the delay that war being, experienced by the Prime Minister…

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Actresses in the Surf—some Pleasing Pictures

The Mirror · Sunday 3 February 1918 · page 20

Members of the Tack and the Beanstalk Company at Wirths' Hipnodrome having a happy time in the surf. (1). Miss Mercy Morrison, one of flu about to dive. ((2.) A group of the girl on the beach. (3) Miss. Mablie Morgan, principal boy, and Miss Maudle Gol [?], who took the part of the Prince. Shows a group taken at the wending of Capt. Glossop, formerly Commander of H.M.A S, Sydney, and Miss McPhiilamy, of Bathurst. Those present included parents of the bride, Capt. Dunne (head of the Naval Transport) and Mrs. Dunne, the Rev. O'Brennan Ball and Mrs. Ball, Miss Queenie Lindsay, and Messrs…

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Some Interesting Pictures of Tropical Australia (Copyright photos by K. E. Ryko)

The Mirror · Sunday 3 February 1918 · page 10

Typical tropical Australian Dugong speared at Yarrabah Mission, near Cairns (N.Q.). Van Dicmen Gulf water snake, a delicacy relished by the Northern Territory natives. It is non-venomous but savage in the water. A native boy playing with a snake recently…

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Philharmonic Popular Concert Successful Commencement of Series

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 February 1918 · page 4

Those members of the Royal Philharmonic Society responsible for the introduction of the series of popular concerts, the first of which was held at the Town Hall last evening, must…

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Time Ball

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 4 February 1918 · 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, 15 hoars 0 min. 0 sec. should any error occur…

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Band Contest. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 8

After performances extending over eight days, the interstate band contests arranged by the A N.A. were concluded on Saturday. South Sydney won tha B grade aggregate…

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Versailles Council a Band of Brothers LONDON, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 1

The "Observer's" military correspondent learns that the British General Staff and the higher command recognise the value of the new machinery of the Versailles…

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A.n.a. Band Contest. South Sydney Wins B Grade

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 2

MELBOURNE. Sunday.--South Sydney Model Band was unsuccessful in the A grade at the A.N.A. band contest on Saturday. The event was won by-Malvern, with 483½ points, St…

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