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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1919

2,307 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 116

Help for Theatre Employees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 8

The Government announces that, commencing from to-day. It will maintain a depot for employees of Union Theatres, Ltd., and Australasian Films, Ltd., excep[?] orchestras,…

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Concerted Action Urged. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 6

Sir,--Is it not possible for the medical men of the Federal and State departments to get together and deal directly with the present crisis without the State politicians as…

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Mudgee. Town Band

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 14

At the annual meeting of the Citizens' Band Committee the following officers were elected: -- Patron, Mr. E. Loneragan; president, Mr. J. Workman;…

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The Theatre the Tivoli Luminous

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 9

"I have been all round the globe," remarked comedian Bert Clark during the week, "and I have no hesitation in staling that when the Tivoli re-opens the stage lighting will be as…

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FACT & Fiction Pen Pictures and Short Stories the Village Oh the Beach

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 36

As you approach Sydney by sea from the north, almost the first recognisable landmark you may make out will be the big white palace of St. Patrick s…

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Bat and Ball. Bosward's Bowling Baffles and Beats Batsmen. Complete Collapse of Petersham. Folkhard Reasserts Himself and Scores 157. Asher and Heden in the Eighties. Lawe's Googlies Too Much for Middle Harbor. Big Battle Pending Between Central Cumberland and Western Suburbs. Donovan Makes 122 for Uni. Ward Prentice Gets His Century

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 6

The ninth round of grade games commenced last Saturday in fine, hot weather and upon good wickets. Several teams made over three hundred, and…

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The Theatre the Tivoli Stage Lighting

Arrow · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 4

"I have been all round the globe," remarked comedian Bert Clark during the week, "and I have no hesitation in stating that when the Tivoli re-opens the stage…

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Noisy in the Pictures

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

Cecil R. Hannan, a lad, was charged at Liverpool Court with behaving in a riotous-manner in the Fairfield picture palace. Constable Clark stated that defendant was…

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May Be "A Masked Ball."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

The Ophir Royal Black Preceptory wrote to Granville Council asking for the use of the town hall on a near-approaching Saturday. The body had, during the…

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Italian Pictures Reclaimed From Vienna LONDON, Friday Night

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 1

"The Times" correspondent in Vienna states that the heads of the Italian Armistice Mission have claimed 160 Venetian masterpieces hanging in the…

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Wives of Soldiers Arrived Yesterday a Smiling Band of 80 With About 30 Young Children—Some Bound for Queensland

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 5

There was great enthusiasm at Woolloomooloo No. 3 wharf yesterday morning when the Miltiades berthed with the smiling, rosy faces of over eighty Anzai…

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Concerts for the A.i.f

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 5

Our London correspondent writes: -- The weekly concerts at the A.I.F. Hall, which is located in the vasty depths of Australia House, have fairly…

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Amusements. Parker Concert Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 4

The Parker benefit concert, to be held in the Protestant Hall on Thursday next, is postponed [?] account of the authorities, till further notice…

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The Theatre

Referee · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 9

One of the most novel scenes in Bubbly [?] that of the Music Room, which opens the revue. The back scene represents a sheet of music with bars, notes, etc. During the scene the principal…

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Just Before the Armistice--flying Pictures From Palestine

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 29

With the Australian Flying Corps in Palestine. A flight of 'planes laden with bombs flying above the clouds. The picture was taken during a flight to bomb the Turkish railheads and dumps. Australian flying machines in Palestine returning to their hangar after a bombing stunt. The Australian Flying Corps has done splendid work, and has, on many occasions, been congratulated by General Sir E. H. Allenby…

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Fact & Fiction Ten Pictures and Short Stories the Surf and the Sands

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 36

The reason for this article is not altogether that one has discovered the surf only recently, or that the sands, that stretch north and south of Sydney in…

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Billiards "Snooker" on the Way to United States Beginners and the One Ball Practice : Table Angles

Referee · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 7

Snooker writes from Suva: As the steamer Niagara was said to have introduced the dreaded flu to New Zealand, it was not surprising that when a mild…

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Bat and Ball. Central Cumberland Defeats the Leaders. Marvellous Win by Waverley. Paddington Leads. Kippax Another Trumper. Stan. Thomas Astonishes the Natives. Norman the Superman Downs North Sydney. [?] Judgement Gives Paddington the Lead. the Students Outplay the Seasiders. McCLOY a Great All-round Player, Takes 6 FOR 56 Was Dunn Out? Veteran Gee Top Scores for Middle Harbour

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 6

On Saturday, in fine hot weather, with a strong nor'-easter blowing, the grade games were continued, and the results in several cases completely…

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Beats the Band

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 51

[?] If you are going in for music, which instruments would you choose Slobbs: Well I've always thought I would like to be a solist on a rosh…

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Soldiers' Band Money One Man Acquitted

The Sun · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 7

At the Quarter Sessions, Darlinghurst, to-day, before Judge Backhouse and a Jury, Bernard Green pleaded guilty to stealing two bags and £65 17s…

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