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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1923

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Theatre Royal—"cinderella."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 16

At 2 and 8 to-day "Cinderella" will be presented as part of a highly decorative art scheme at the Theatre Royal, under the baton of Mr. Humphrey Bishop, whose burlesque company contributes jointly with the J. C…

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Fuller's New Theatre—"spangles."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 16

"Spangles," the go-as-you-please revue which Miss Ada Reeve brought from London, at once achieving a record run therewith in Melbourne, continues to draw great holiday audiences at Fuller's New Theatre, where…

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Cabra-vale. Euchre Party and Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 5

A successful euchre party and dance was held in the Cabramatta Town Hall on Saturday last. As usual, a large crowd of visitors were present from…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre.—"sally."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 16

Owing to its success in New York and London, and the high cost of the Australasian rights, to-night's production of "Sally" is regarded as an important event by the J. C. Williamson direction. Sir…

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Maroota. Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 8

A plain and fancy dress ball was held in the local hall on the 30th December. Many very good "make-ups" were in evidence, and the prizes were awarded…

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Rowan Pictures Negotiations for Purchase Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 17

During the past few days, negotiations have been in progress between the executors of the estate of the late Mrs. Ellis Rowan and the Commonwealth…

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Theatre Programmes Hugh J. Ward's Innovation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 16

When it comes to theatre programmes Hugh J. Ward Theatres Proprietary, Ltd., and Fullers' Theatres, Ltd., do the thing well without a doubt. The programme…

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France's Night Officers at Dance a Gay Scene

Evening News · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 8

The hall given by the Union Francaise and the Alliance Francaise of Di[?]eland last night is honor of Admiral Gilly and officers…

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Hail As Big As Cricket Ball Melbourne, Friday [?]

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 7

A terrific hailstorm swept over the northern suburbs to-night. The hailstones were the largest ever seen in Melbourne, many of them being about…

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Going to the Dance Girls With Bare Feet France in Dixieland

The Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 6

Through the misty rain and over the puddles at Dixieland last night came the joyous laughter of an officer of the Jules Michelet--laughter mingled with…

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The Turf. Pen Pictures of Local Sportsmen. No. 6.—T. J. Haylen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 3

Known to the racing community as Tommy. Halls from Gundaroo where good trainers are bred. Related to Billy Booth, also to a few other decent…

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The Meadow's School Successful School Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 12

A most enjoyable and successful evening's entertainment was given at Seven Hills' Hall recently, by the children of the Meadows School. They…

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Garden Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 22

We shall be glad to receive from readers attractive garden or flower photographs. Address to the Editor…

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Sunday Band Music

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 5

Bondi Reach Professional Band, Bondi Beach, 7.45 p.m.; conductor, Mr. D. Flynn. Redfern Municipal Band, Hippodrome, 8 p.m. Conductor, Mr. W. M. Partington…

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First Battalion Dance

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 16

With a view to encouraging a spirit of comradeship approaching that existing in A.I.F. units, the 1st Battalion has decided to hold social evenings…

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Pictures for Australia

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 3

Mr. T. Penleigh Boyd, the Australian artist, arrived in England last month, and is now in London. He has come to collect about 1500 pictures to form…

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French Ball at Dixieland

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 16

Dixieland was at its gayest on Friday night, when the French colony of Sydney entertained Rear-Admiral Gilly and officers of the fleet. Flags and…

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At the Globe Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 25

Rodolph Valentino's reputation as a love-maker is well sustained in Blood and Sand, now showing at the Globe Theatre. Well differentiated but equally…

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Eskimos Watch Pictures For First Time

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 28

Nanook of the North, the big novel Pathe special feature now showing at the Strand Theatre, Pitt-street, Sydney, was first projected and witnessed by…

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Nanook of the North Thrilling Pictures of the Frozen North

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 3

Nanook of the North is a masterpiece of its kind—as instructive as it is thrilling. There is little plot in the picture. It is just a human diary of a family of…

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