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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

2,789 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 140

More Robberies Pickpocket at Theatre

The Sun · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 5

In front of the ticket box of the Grand Opera House on Saturday night a pickpocket robbed Eugene Lumbuggen, Altor, Hamilton-street,…

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At the Theatre Pickpocket's Haul

Evening News · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 3

A pickpocket operating near the ticket office of the Grand Opera House, Castlereagh-street, City, on Saturday afternoon made a good haul…

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Concert at Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 8

An attactive programme had been arranged for the concert given on Saturday evening at at the Town Hall as a wind-up to the exhibition there during the week. The…

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State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 7

The New South Wales State Orchestra will return to Sydney from New Zealand on Monday next. The Musical Association proposes to welcome Mr. Verbrugghon and the members…

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Katoomba Theatre Sold Katoomba

The Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 5

The Empire Theatre property, situated in Katoornba street, built in 1914 by Seller and Small, under case by the Joynton Smith Proprietary, has…

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Hand-ball Courts. a Determined Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 5

The Health Committee of the City Council recently recommended the expenditure of £2000 in the erection of handball courts in Moore Park for public use When the item came…

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Mb. Ball's Campaign. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 11

Opening his campaign for the Murray seat, Mr. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works, said that the term "scandals" associated with the career of the Holman Government was in no…

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The Ross Smith Party Honeymoon and Pictures

Evening News · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 5

Sergeant Shires and his bride left this morning for their honeymoon at Jenolan Caves He will return on Saturday In time for his departure from…

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Stage and Screen Various Sydney Shows [?] Maxwell Concert

Evening News · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 8

Miss Hene Maxwell the Australian [?] who has returned from [?] for a brief concert season will give a concert in the Sydney Town Hall on Saturday next…

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Bat and Ball Western Suburbs Hard Pressed.—petersham Bash Balmain Bowling.—waverley Make 367 v. Central Cumberland.—small Scoring by Middle Harbor & Paddington. North Sydney Have Sydney Beaten.—university a Certain Winner.—forsberg & Emery Each Make 126 Not Out.—[?]tlang Re-appeals.—some Bright Batting. Winning, of A.I.F. TAKES 4 for 22.—G. Thatcher and Boyne in the Eighties.—minnett, Hogue, Norman and Winning Each Take Four Wickets. Bad Judges of a Run.—the Bardsley's Absentees.—ives' Merry Go

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 8

In beautiful weather, and upon good pitches, the ninth round of grade games was commenced last Saturday. In some [?]ses the bowlers had much the best of…

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Slate Orchestra's Return

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 3

The Conservetorium Orchestra will return to Sydney on Monday by the Maheno, the New Zealand tour having been an immense success. The…

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The Theatre

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 27

"The Bind Boys on Broadway," now appearing at Her Majesty's Theatre, has justly earned the recognition of being: the merriest and most attractive play of the year…

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Maori Welcome Greeting the Prince 5000 to Dance Haka AUCKLAND

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 6

The prince of Wales will arrive in Auckland on April 17, and will slay at Government House as the guest of the Governor General until April 20,…

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The Gallery Voice Uproar at Theatre Ross Smith's Reception Wanted a Peteuchio

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 7

That the delightful smile and naturalness with which Sir Ross Smith and Sir Keith Smith have won the affection of Sydney are built upon dignity…

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Aerial Pictures a Boss Smith Tour

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

"When we return to Sydney we will show you some pictures." Although sir Ross Smith merely mentioned that matter casually to the…

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Randwick Hospital Concert

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

The Waverly District Band provided the patten[?] at itan[?] Hospital with a [?] on Wednesday. The little champion Scatch cancer, Duphne…

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Amusements. Rene Maxwell Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 8

At the Town Hall next Saturday evening Rene Maxwell will give the first of her series of concerts in Australasia since her return from London. Concerts will also be given on the evenings of Tuesday and…

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Boys' Band

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 9

It will be remembered that a few months ago the nucleus of a first-class hand was formed in Liverpool, and, under the able tuition of Mr. P. Harrowell, of Canley…

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Bumper Hospital Dance

The St George Call · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 6

The Wattle Pleasure Club conducted a successful dance before a very large attendance in Brett's Hall, Kogarah, on Saturday last. Although the weather…

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King's Cross Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 14

There will be a matinee to-day at King's Cross, Darlinghurst. "The Crimson Gardenia," a Goldwyn production, will be in the bill to-night, with Bessie Love in "The Fighting Colleen." Commencing…

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