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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1921

3,385 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 170

Blacktown Agricultural Society Smoke Concert. the Acquisition of a Ground

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 1

A smoke concert in connection with Blacktown and District Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on Saturday evening. A large…

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Orchard Hills Picnic and Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 1

A picnic and concert in aid of the local Methodist Church were held on Anniversary Day, Wednesday, 26th January. Although the church is…

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State Conservatorium Orchestra

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 16

The State Conservatorium Orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Henri Verbrugghen, will appear at the Imperial Theatre, Rockdale, on Tuesday evening…

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State Orchestra An Old-Time Programme

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 2

The State Orchestra had a crowded house last night at the Conservatorium of Music. The programme was popular, comprising numbers the public…

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Fullers' Theatre

Truth · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 4

Vera and Silly De Mersden, whose dancing was a big feature of the musical comedy "Irene", are starring this week on the vaudeville bill at Fullers'…

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New Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 2

Possibly the most popular feature of the present excellent Fuller programme is furnished by Vera and Billy de Mersden, who dance delightfully. Jolly…

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Haymarket Theatre

Truth · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 3

Thomas Meighan, who has been appointed leading man, appeared at the head of the new programme which opened at the Haymarket Theatre…

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Palace Theatre. "Welcome Stranger"

Truth · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 4

There is no sign of weariness on the part of Sydney play-goers in bestowing their benediction on "Welcome Stranger" at the Palace Theatre. There is…

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Candle and Benzine Exciting End to Dance TOOWOOMBA

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 4

There was excitement at Crow's Nest, 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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Give Ds a Show. Tivoli Theatre. "The Lilac Domino"

Truth · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 4

There is no abatement of the success which "The Lilac Domino" has achieved at the Tivoli since its inaugural production. Lately, much has been rushed…

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Popular Orchestral Concert

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 2

Another fine house greeted the N.S. Wales Orchestra last night. The concert opened with The Flying Dutchman (Wagner), given with consummate skill…

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State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A large audience, more than usually enthusiastic, attended the State Orchestra's popular concert in the Conservatorium on Satuday night. Most of the music of the…

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Fuller's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 4

An excellent variety programme was provided by Fullers' Theatre on Saturday. The principal new attraction was the dancing exhibitions of Vera and Billy De Mersden, which…

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Amusements. State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 13

To-morrow the State Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. Henri Verbrugghen, will give a concert in the Conservatorium Hall, which will include an entirely new and fanciful work by Dukas, namely,…

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Band Needed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 4

Guildford is badly in need of a district band. Fairfield has one, and Granville has one, and business people benefit as a result. A band playing in Guildford-road…

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Golf. the Standard Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 11

The views of J. H. Taylor, Mid-Surrey's well-known professional, have enlivened the discussions on the important question of the new rule defining the standard bail. To those who know Taylor of old there will just…

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A Grand Masquerade Ball Pageant at Wentworthville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 1

A grand Masquerade and Fancy Dress Ball, held by the committee of the Went-worthville School of Arts in their new hall on Friday evening last, was acclaimed by…

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In the Theatre. "Irene" in London. the Swedish Ballet. a Hawtrey Play. London, December 15

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

Although the stock markets tremble, theatre-land presents a hold front to the world, and inside the theatres people seek the stimulus of art as a cure for financial and political…

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The State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 6

The experience of last week leads one to believe that a revival of interest in the State Orchestra is taking place, for two out of the three concerts given—namely, that at Croydon…

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