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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

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Amusements Her Majestys Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 19

"The Bing Boys on Broadway." being the adventures of Lueifer Bing and his cousin, Potifer Bing in America a merry Musical Revue de Luxe, continue to give…

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The Passing Show:— Where was Mr. Ball?

The Land · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

Mr. Ball (Minister for Works) remarked upon the Progressives contesting the suburban seats, and urged that men were running on the Progressive…

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The Burst Ball Interesting Cricket Dispute HOBART

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

A recent cricket match between two clubs in Hobart had to be suspended because the ball was declared unfit for further play 32 minutes before the time…

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The Theatre World Popular Shows Has Captivated Playgoers

Arrow · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

There is no diminution in the popularity of As You Were at the Tivoli. The smart revue has captivated Sydney playgoers. The fun never lags. Musically,…

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Land Settlement and Railways Railway Advance Extensions Necessary for Development of Riverina. Mr. Ball Approached

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 3

The Jingellie (N.S.W.) Railway League waited upon the Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Ball) last week and placed before him evidence…

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The Patriotic Orchestra

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 6

A very enjoyable evening was given to the invalid soldiers at "Russel Lea," Red Cross Home, Five Dock, by. Miss Edith Arundel and the Castle Hill Patriotic…

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Benefit Concert and Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

The concert and dance benefit, given in aid of the widow and children of the late John Stuart, of Guildford, had a very large attendance on Monday night. Much…

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Band Contest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

In the recent band contest, at Sydney, the A grade competition, which carries with it the championship of Australia, was won by the Newtown Band, conducted by…

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The Band

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

The Auburn Model Band, which has been somewhat under a cloud during the past few months, should soon again be heard to advantage, as it has succeeded…

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Newtown Brees Band

Evening News · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

On the notion of the Mayor (Alderman H. T. Mom a), the Newtown Council has decided to send a letter, under the seal of the council, to the members of the…

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Fuller's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 14

Both afternoon and evening Fuller's Theatre will attract with a new programme, In which Harry Burgess Revue Company will Introduce "The Topsy Turvy Hotel," whilst the newcomers in vaudeville will be…

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Open-air Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 14

The N.S.W, state Military Band will play in Belmore Park at 3 p.m. to-morrow, and in Hyde Park at 7.30 p.m.; also at Ocean Beach, Manly, on Tuesday, February 10, at 8.15 p.m., under J. B. Tougher,…

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Cabra-vale. Pastime Club Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

There was a large attendance of dance enthusiasts at Cabra-Vale Town Hall last Saturday., evening, when the Cabramatta. Pastime Club held another of their series…

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Shell Theatre—all-australia Week

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 14

At the Shell Theatre to-day and all next week [?] all-Australia programme of Australian-made films will be screened. These will include Francis Birtles' latest exploits. "On the Track of Ross Smith," from Darwin,…

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SPORT & SPORTSMEN Cannon Ball and Corkscrew

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 8

"Long Leg": After being dismissed cheaply by Spofforth and Ted Evans in a match England v. N.S. Wales at the old Albert Ground, W. G. Grace was…

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Theatre Royal. Building to Be Remodelled

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 11

The Theatre Royal is to be completely remodelled, and when the work is finished the old playhouse will have been transformed into one of the most up-to-date places of…

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Tivoli Theatre.—"as You Were." j

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 14

Both at 2.30 and 8 p.m. to-day the Clever [?] engaged in "As You Were" will demonstrate the flirtatious instability of human nature whether a century hence, or when Louis Quatorze ruled France, Elizabeth…

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Junee's Water Supply. Deputation to Mr. Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 7

JUNEE, Friday.--Yesterday Mr. Loughlin, M.L.A., consulted with the council and townspeople, and discussed the trouble that has arisen in connection with the water supply…

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Gang of Thieves. Attend a Ball. Sensational Hold-up and Robbery. Parts, Feb. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 13

A gay assemblage, including many women magnificently dressed and wearing valuable jewels, thronged a ballroom in the Rue Berlioz. Ten men, in faultless attire, arrived at…

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To-night's Concert, Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 14

At the Town Hall to-night, under the auspices of the State Conservatorium of Music a miscellaneous concert will be given, when Signor Cacialli will make his concert debut with Verdi's "Infelice" and…

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