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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

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State Orchestra. Mr. Verbrugghen's Salary. America Offers £5000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 6

Although he admitted that the Government is reconsidering the question of the salary attached to the directorship of the Conservatorium of Music and conductor of the State…

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Art or Science Mrs. Rowan's Pictures

The Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 7

An extraordinary and interesting collection of water-colors is being exhited at Horderns' Art Gallery. Tills show comprises the work of Mrs. Ellis…

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Mr. Ball and Farmers. Reply to Criticism

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 5

The Minister for Works returned to the city at the week-end, to attend to departmental matters, prior to leaving for his constituency again to-day…

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Criterion Theatre

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

"Lightnin" is still flashing and cor[?]scating, at the cosy Criterion, and the quaint humor of the great American comedy is as well appreciated now as…

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In the World of Music and Drama. Gonservatorium Orchestra

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 10

MR. HENRI VERBRUGGHEN aud the Conservatorium Orchestra returned from New Zealand last week. The Director is very pleased with the result of the tour, which was a great success, notwithstanding the…

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The Theatres Tivoli Theatre

Referee · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 12

Everything is Buzz Buzz now at the Tivoli. From curtain rise to fall the new revue buzzes along at a pace that brings joy to tired, jaded brains. The smart…

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Sundry Shows. Theatre Royal

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

Owing to the fact that preparation for the production next Saturday, at Her Majesty's Theatre, of the latest revue— said to eclipse all others as an arc-light…

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War Pictures Obtuse Officials Mr. Arnold Bennett's Revelations

The Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 6

A striking comment on the attitude of the War Office towards the artists who went to France, and whose war paintings have created such a…

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The "Sydney Mail." Events of the Week in Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 10

This week's "Mail" is a publication of general interest, dealing with a great variety of subjects. The departure of Sir Ross Smith and his party (including the Premier) from…

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Stage and Screen Various Sydney Shows Fullers Theatre

Evening News · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 8

The strength of the international bin at Fuller's Theater has at[?]ted big audiences to that [?] and an the arts are popular Alberter's [?] the Article…

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Miss Maxwell's Concerts

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 10

TWO additional concerts were given by Miss Maxwell last week. The Sydney singer was in very good voice, and has strengthened the excellent impression created at the first concert. Her voice. is very pretty and sweet…

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The Maxwell Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 12

A well-filled house greeted the Rene Maxwell party at their penultimate concert at the Conservatorium last night. The soprano introduced some beautiful modern music, notably…

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Bat and Ball. Western Suburbs Still Going Strong.—small Scoring by All Teams.—middle Harbor Best Performers.—bowlers' Bean Feast.—will North Sydney Trounce Gordon?—uni. Have Glee Beaten.—dan Gee Top Scorer with So.—magnificent Ratting by Goldie Thomas.—allan Kippar Combs Again. S. J. Hogue in Form.—boyce Makes 73.—Youthful Steele Top Scores for Petersham.— Macartney Captures 8 WICKETS.—ASHER 5 for 36.—Lawes Unplayable.—kelleway and Googan Each Take 6 Wickets.— Little Innings by Storey.— G. Thatcher Kits Two Sixers. Victoria v. South Australia.—team to Meet Queensland

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

On Saturday interest principally centred in the match between Balmain and Western Suburbs. Balmain's remarkable Play against Petersham on the previous…

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Flight Pictures

The Sun · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 5

Mr. E. P. Davidson writes:-- When Captain Cook landed at Botany Bay there were no movies or still pictures to record the event…

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Dance at Chatswood

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 29

Thursday evening next, a dance, in aid of Artarmon stall at the forthcoming bazaar, will be held in the Chatswood Town Hall. Mrs. P. Spora, Mrs. J. Spora, Mrs. M…

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The Theatre

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 23

On Saturday evening Messrs. J. C. Williamson will stage "The Passing Show of 1920" at Her Majesty's Theatre. The play will be interpreted by a specially-selected…

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Some Bible Pictures

Watchman · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 8

"Of course," said the doctor, "I am not speaking of Sacred Art in general. The men of symbol and colour are free to follow their own inspiration: andwe…

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New Pictures in the Art Gallery

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 5

GENERAL SIR W. R. BIRD WOOD. LIETTT. GEN. SIR JOHN MOM ASH…

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Irish National Association. Concert and Lecture

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 17

Preparations are well advanced for the grand Irish-Ireland memorial concert, which is to be held under the auspices of the Irish National Association in the Sydney Town…

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Grand Irish Concert at Leich-hardt

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 37

Miss Nellie McDounell has arranged an excellent programme for the Irish conceit to be held in the Town Hall, Leichhardt, on 15th inst., at 8 p..m., the proceeds are in aid…

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