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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1921

3,385 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 170

Yacht Club Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 5

A very delightful dance was given last evening at the Sydney Yacht Squadron's Club House, Kirribilli. The grounds were lighted with garlands of…

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The Theatre

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 17

The Gilbert and Sullivan Grand Opera season has proved a phenomenal success at Her Majesty's Theatre, every performance being attended by large and wonderfully…

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The Church and Moving Pictures. Cinema House in Rome

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 5

No one who has given any thought to the capabilities of the moving picture—capabilities for good as well as for evil—will be surprised to learn that the Holy Father has…

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N.S. Marist Bros. School. Concert and School Successes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 14

An enjoyable concert was given at Manresa Hall, North Sydney, when the pupils of the Marist Bros.' School, Ridge Street, presented a fine…

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State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 10

A programme full of contrast and charm was presented at the Conservatorium Hall last night, when Schubert's posthumous "Symphony in C" formed the principal event of the…

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Chucked Out Hundreds Perth Manslaughter Case Incident at Theatre Perth

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 3

At the Coroner's inquest concerning the death of William Kennedy, which occurred following an incident at the Shaftesbury Theatre recently, when…

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The Golf Ball "A Failure," Says Taylor New Standard Urged LONDON, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 1

J. H. Taylor (the well-known professional golfer), in a letter to "The Times," says that the present standard golf ball is a failure, because it can be…

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Crime Films. to Be Censored. Murder and Theft Pictures Prohibited. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 9

The Government has decided that any picture film where thieving, robbery, murder, or suicide is made a feature shall not be passed for circulation in the Dominion. The…

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Concert of Contrasts Schubert's Symphony in O

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 2

There are several compositions in which the fun and the irresponsible gaiety of carnival time are [?] S[?]nis his "Carnival in Paris" which was played under Mr…

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State Orchestra

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 3

Popular numbers such as Grieg's Poer Gynt Suite [?] "Blue Dannis" waits and excerpts for "Carmen" (Bi[?]et) make up the programme for to-night's State Orchesirs…

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The State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 15

Mr. Haigh Jackson, who has sung in grand opera throughout America since his original visit to Australia, about a decade ago, and lately made a success with the Sydney Madrigal Society, will sing the…

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Scouts' Concert and Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

On Wednesday evening there was a good attendance at Parramatta Town Hall, when a violin recital, by pupils of Miss Doreen Kennington, was rendered,…

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Penrith Band

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. C. A. Johnson has taken over his duties as conductor of Penrith Band. Bandsman met at the School of Arts last week, and made…

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Penrith Band

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

About a dozen bandsmen attended a meeting on Wednesday night last to meet the conductor, Mr. C. A. Johnson. It was decided to play in front of the…

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Band Wants Subsidy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. W. T. Palmer, secretary of the Lid combo Band, wrote to the council making application for a subsidy for the current year. Ald. Byers moved that a…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 15

"Trumpet Island" and Geraldine Farrar in the Screenart production, "The World and the Woman," are the announcements for the Lyceum. In connection with the policy of Union Theatres, Limited, to…

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Fuller's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 15

Vera and Billy De Mersden (of "Irene" fame) will supply the star act on to-day's vaudeville programme at Fuller's Theatre (2.30 and 8), with three new dance numbers from their extensive repertoire. Other new…

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Palace Theatre—"welcome, Stranger."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 15

At 2 and 8 to-day performances of "Welcome, Stranger" will meet the steady demand for seats at the Palace Theatre, where the new American play continues to show Jules Jordan as the benignant…

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Fire Ends Dance Darkness, Then Flames TOOWOOMBA

The Sun · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 7

There was excitement at Crow s Nost, a township 30 miles from Toowoomba, last night. At a dance in the local hall the lights suddenly went out. An…

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Fire in Picture Theatre Film Catches Alight

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 9

Willie a aim was being screened at the Lyric Picture Theatre, George Street, city, at 9 o'clock last night it caught fire. The operating room is on the first floor, and…

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