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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1921

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

The State Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 9

As announced yesterday, Mr. Verbrugghcn has been unexpectedly enabled to make arrangements for the State Conservatorium Orchestra to give a concert to-night at the Conservatorium Hall (not the Town…

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Haymarket Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 9

"Humoresque" opens its season at the Haymarket Theatre to-day, when Mr. W. J. Coad will play the "Humoresque" prologue to the picture three times, daily—mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The full…

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Fuller's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 9

Miss Violet Carmen, who made a hit on the Fuller circuit some yearn ago, has arrived from England, and will join at Fuller's Theatre this afternoon in her latest song suncesses, including the popular "Come…

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Open-air Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 9

The Professional Musicians' Band, under engagement by the City Council, will give the following performances in the city parks to-morrow:—Hyde Park, 7.30 p.m. (D. Flynn); Belmore Park, 3 p.m. (S. Truda);…

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King's Cross Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 9

"The Price of Redemption" and "Bonda of Love" will be the pictures at the Kind's Cross to-day, Monday, and Tuesday. The first episode of "The Lost City" will be presented at a matinee this afternoon…

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The LEADER Of The ORCHESTRA Illustrated by Doudlas Hallell

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 31

AR beyond Sydney Heads where the eastern edge of the world is, the still skies of dawn were hung with little rise coloured clouds. A few…

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Palace Theatre.—"welcome, Stranger."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 9

Jules Jordan and John D. O'Hara as the outstanding flgures in "Welcome, Stranger," have joined in carrying the whole play to success. The story of the petty New England townsfolk, who endeavour to expel…

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Music and Musicians the State Orchestra Dr. Johnson and the Scale

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 7

It may be taken for granted that a large section of the public des[?] a permanent orchestra and that three should be no anxiety as to tis survival. The…

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Important Notice. Lion Man. Subway Pictures

The St George Call · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 8

The management of the above Theatre wish to notify their numerous patrons, that owing to the weather conditions of Monday and Tuesday nights, in…

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Advent of New Year at Mulgoa Open-air Concert at "Fairlight."

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 6

Some of the best features of the holiday season were in evidence on New Year's night at "Fairliglit," Mulgoa, when a representative party of visitors…

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London Letter Picture Record of World Tour a Burns Concert November 23

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 3

No time has been lost in presenting the film of the Prince's record voyage found the world. A private view was given yesterday at the Alhambra, and…

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Claims of Music M. Verbrugghen's Plea for State Orchestra Enthusiasm at Concert

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 2

All doubt as to the popularity of the State Orchestra was dispelled last night, when the Conservatorium presented the unusual sight of a long…

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Fullers' Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 22

Miss Violet Carmen, who arrived from England during the week, was among the new turns on yesterday's pro-gramme at Fullers' Theatre. Miss Car…

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Pullers' Theatre

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 9

A varied entertainment at Fullers' Theatre provides capital amusement for vaudeville patrons this week. Acts are contributed by Violet Carmen, English…

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The Municipal Theatre

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 3

So the Lord Mayor is going to give us a municipal theatre, a theatre for the people--at least, when he has got through with Greater Sydney, the…

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The New Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 2

Despite the heat and all counter-attractions, the audiences at Fullers' ran to capacity at both performances yesterday. The latest arrival, Miss Violet…

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Na Wales Orchestra Wants Its Wages Responsible Ministers Cannot Be Located

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 2

Last Tuesday two weeks' salary was due to about SO members of the N.S. Wales State Orchestra. The total amount, which is at the…

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Fullers' Theatre New Vaudeville Turns

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 4

New turns were provided at Fullers' Theatre yesterday by Violet Carmen, whose songs in Mephistophelian and Maori costumes delighted the…

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Theatre to Close Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 2

It has been announced by the management of the Palace Theatre that after to-night the theatre will close, owing to the restrictions…

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HUMORESQUE. At the Haymarket Theatre

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1921 · page 9

For weeks past the American papers have been proclaiming "Humoresque" the greatest of the Pararaount-Artcraft Royalty Masterpieces. On Broadway…

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