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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

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The Maxwell Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 12

Melody in thr voices and in the music found a place in the hearts of last night's audience at the Town Hall, and the second of Rene Maxwell's concerts was as enjoyable as the…

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Rene Maxwell's Concert

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 10

A VERY large audience enthusiastically welcomed the return of Miss Rene Maxwell, the young Sydney soprano, who was introduced at the Town Hall on Saturday by her teacher, Miss Nathalie Rosenwax. Miss…

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Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 8

I cannot remember a. more exciting and sensational afternoon's cricket than hat of last Saturday in the finish ol the inth round of first grade matches…

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State Orchestra. Musical Association Welcome

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 8

Mr. S. Gordon Lavers (president) and the members of the Musical Association of New South Wales assembled at the Conservatorium last night in honour of Mr. Henri Verbrugghen…

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The Theatre

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 19

The last nights are announced of "The Bing Boys on Broadway" at Her Majesty's Theatre. This spectacular and clever musical comedy has proved one of the most…

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State Orchestra. Mr. Verbrugghen's Oversea Offer. Still in Abeyance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 6

A cordial welcome home was extended to Mr. Verbrugghen and the State Orchestra last night at the Conservatorium Hall by the Musical Association of New South Wales. Mr…

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Ball's Head. Commerce or Recreation?

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

Residents oil Wollstoneeraft presented a petition to the North Sydney Council on Tuesday night protesting against the proposal to utilise certain portions of Ball's Head for commercial purposes, giving as their reason the depreciation in the value of their…

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Miss Marjorie Flook's Concert

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 20

Miss Marjorie Flook, who has just returned from a course of study at the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, London, will give a concert…

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State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 8

The N.S.W. State Orchestra will make its first public reappearance at the Conservatorium Hall to-morrow night, when the favourite pieces of the New Zealand tour will be performed under Mr…

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Backers Beat the Books Why Why and Happy Band in Great Form at Kensington

Arrow · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 3

For Kensington races, on Wednesday, there was a nippiness in the air signaling the approach of Autumn, and a fairly strong wind which made fast times…

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After the Ball Night in the Summer House Waitresses Want a Lift

Evening News · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

The last waits tune dies away, the guests depart, the lights are switched off—and the weary waitresses take a next on the verandah, awaiting the first…

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State Orchestra Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 14

At Conservatorium Hall this evening the State Urcuostra will make its welcome, reappearance after its phenomenal success in New Zealand. Mr. Henri Verbrugghen will reopen these Saturday popular…

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Fuller's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 14

The all-vaudeville show at Fuller's Theatre is attracting big houses, and the enjoyable character of the offerings from all parts of the world is generally commented on. The acts include ther Artois Bros.,…

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Haymarket Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 14

Mary Pickford is to head the new bill at the Havmarket Theatre to-day is a Paramount-Artcraft production, "Captain Kidd, Junior." In addition, there will be Wallace Held in "The Love Burglar," and…

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King's Cross Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 14

There will be a matinea at King's Cross, Darling, hurst, to-day. To-night Alice Brady will be seen in "Redhead," and William Desmond in "Bare-Fisted Gallagher." These films will also be shown…

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Then the Band Played

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 24

Into a well-known Collins Street cafe drifted a tall, lean individual, who ordered a glass of lemonade, and, on receiving it, carefully unwrapped a…

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Open Air Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 14

The Eastern Suburbs United Band will play at Government House grounds at 3.15 p.m. to-morrow. Mr. H. W. A. Wedd, conductor…

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Liverpool District. Liverpool. Liverpool Band

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 9

A start has been made with the band, and the bandmaster, Mr. Pinfold, is very well satisfied with the boys' efforts. Practices are being held every Tuesday and…

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Tivoli Theatre—"buzz Buzz."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 14

"Buzz Buzz," which will be staged this afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre, has drawn crowded houses during the week owing to the success of Minnie Love and Charles H. Workman in contrasted scenes,…

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St. John's Park. Memorial Fountain Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 9

A grand function took place at St. John's Park School of Arts on Saturday evening last in the form of a concert and dance in aid of the Memorial Fountain…

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