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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

2,789 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 140

Concert at Rawson Institute for Seamen

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

A concert was tendered to the seamen at present in port on Tuesday evening last, when the following artists kindly gave their assistance: Misses Ruby Cole, Vera Scott, May Rawlings, Messrs. R. Davidson, Roy…

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Sunday Band Music

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 February 1920 · page 3

State Military Band, Belmore Park at 3 p.m., Dyde Park 7.30 p.m. Bands under engagement with the Sydney Municipal Council will play in the City parks as…

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Theatre Employees Increased Wages Granted MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 8 February 1920 · page 5

As showing the practicability of the round table conference for settling industrial differences, it was announced to-day that…

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Miscellaneous Concert Art of Cacialli

The Sun · Sunday 8 February 1920 · page 2

The splendid singing of Signor Cacialli, the melodious opera buss, completely swept the audience off its feet at the concert in the Town Hall last…

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Amusements. the Shell Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 3

The growing popularity of the Shell Theatre as a picture house, where films of an artistic character are invariably included. in the programmes, was evidenced on Saturday, when at the afternoon and evening…

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Theatre Royal. Another City Improvement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 7

Plans have been prepared by Mr. Hurry E. White (architect) for alterations and improvements to the Theatre Royal, which will bring the old playhouse completely up to date,…

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Town Hall State Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 5

Ponding the return of the State Orchestra, the Conservatorium authorities organised with gratifying success a miscellaneous concert at the Town Hall on Saturday night, when the…

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Amusements. the Renee Maxwell Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 9

Miss Reneo Haxwell, the young Sydney soprane, whose many important engagements in London and the provinces have been so often referred to during last year, is due here, from England with Mr.Vernon…

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Town Hall Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 5

The concert on Saturday evening at the Town Hall might be regarded as the herald of the coming musical season--which will be well opened this month with the…

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Safe Robbed at Picture Theatre £65 Stolen

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

Thieves visited the Australian Picture Palace in Liverpool-street, City, during the week-cat, and stole £65 from the safe…

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The First Concert of the Season

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 14

THE 1920 Sydney concert season was inaugurated last Saturday night at the Town Hall with a concert given by the Conservatorium of Music, under the capable direction of Mr. S. Warwick. The principal artists were Miss Gladys Verona, Signer…

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Bat and Ball Only Three Clubs Win in the Eighth Round.—goldie Thomas and McCOY Secure Victory for Balmain.—norman Makes 106 and Captures Four Wickets. Tommy Andrews in Run-getting Humor—king Bats Well for 87 Not Out—kelleway and Gray Go Through Middle Harbor. Garner Gets 7 FOR 49 for Petersham—curious and Sensational Incidents—western Suburbs Still Lead

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 8

Grade games were resumed on Saturday, but only one afternoon was allowed for the round. The wickets were affected by the rain on Friday, and…

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The Theatre

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 25

"The Bing Boys on Broadway" is still a great attraction at her Majesty's Theatre. There are so many charming and varied attractions in the production that it…

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Police Barracks in Ireland. "Sun" Pictures

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 15

Sir,—Kindly permit me, through the medium of your valuable journal, to draw attention to pictures which appeared in the last issue of the "Sunday Sun," depicting…

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Monsignor Coonan, P.P., V.G. Farewell Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 19

Last Monday the staff aud pupils of the Patrician Brothers' School, Forest Lodge, treated the Right Rev. Monsignor Coonan to a farewell concert, prior to his departure…

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N.S.W. State Orchestra New Zealand Tour £11,875 FOR 31 Concerts Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

The guaranteed concerts by the New Smith Wales State Orchestra have been completed. Thirty-one performances were given, and the receipts amounted…

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Amusements Her Majestys Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 19

"The Bing Boys on Broadway," the adventures of Lucifer Bing and his cousin Potifer Bingin America the exceedingly gay Musical Revue de Luxe, continue to give…

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The Passing Show:— Where Was Mr. Ball?

The Land · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 8

Last week some questions were asked as to what Mr. R. T. Ball (Minister for Works and Railways was doing to protect the interests of the farmers and…

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The Hurstville Band. To the Editor of "The Propeller."

The Propeller · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

Sir,--In your last issue was published the result of the "C" and "A" grade Competitions of the Sydney Band Contest, I would also like to…

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Band Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

Granville Municipal Band will shortly hold a carnival in Clyde Cricket Oval. This band has a very fine record, having only refused one call for patriotic…

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