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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1923

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Golf Ball Was Lost Found in Donkey's Ear : Long Driving Surprise by John Bettington in England

Arrow · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 16

John Bettington, back from Oxford, is driving a great length. In the inter-Varsity fixture he drove to a green 330…

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Concert at Oatley Bay

The Propeller · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

A concert and dance was held in the Queen's Hall, Oatley Bay, on Friday last in aid of the St. George District Hospital. The programme was entirely…

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An Orchestra

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

Guildford Musical and Dramatic Society is forming an orchestra, and its conductor, Mr. A. R. Storey, is now receiving applications in that direction. The…

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Fairfield Band

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

At its meeting on Tuesday night, Fairfield Council received two letters that affected Fairfield Band. The first was from Wetherill Park Progress…

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Annual Band Contests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

The 22nd annual band contest promoted by the New South Wales Band Association will be held at the Sydney Sports Ground on January 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. The entries are:—A grade (the winning of which…

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Sunday Band Performance

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 15

The Metropolitan Band, with the authority of the City Council, will render a carefully-selected programme of music in Observatory Park to-morrow, at 3 p.m…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

At the Tivoli Theatre, with its daily matinee, patrons will find on one bill two contrasted dancing acts of international repute. Decima and Eddie M'Lean returning from Europe in their whirlwind…

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Open-air Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

The Metropolitan Band, under Mr. John Palmer and the auspices of the City Council, will present an attractive programme in the Observatory Park to-morrow at 3 p.m…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 11

On Saturday night last a most successful function in the shape of a euchre party and social dance was given in the School of Arts in aid of the Roman…

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Penrith Band Election of Officers

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

A meeting of Penrith Band was held in the band-room, Henry Street, on Thursday evening. The following of[?]cers were elected:—Patroness, Mrs…

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Newtown Majestic Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

There is no lack of public support for Fuller's merry pantomime, "Puss in Boots," at the Newtown Majestic Theatre. [?] Kolle is the principal boy; Jim Gerald, a quaint dame; and Shannon Raye,…

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Theatre Royal—"cinderella."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

There will be the usual 2 o'clock matinee of that pretty pantomime, "Cinderella," at the Theatre Royal to-day, while next week the matinees will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. "Cinderella" is…

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Her Majesty's Theatre—"sally."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

"Sally," which will be performed at 2 and 7.45 to-day, has completely captured Sydney audiences during the week, and as was anticipated, is certain to settle down to a long run. Josie Mc[?]ville has…

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Fuller's New Theatre—"spangles."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

Harry Day's clever rev[?]-piece, "Spangles," is now presented twice daily (2.15 and 8) by Ada Reeve's English Company at Fuller's New Theatre, where Gu[?] M'Naughton, Nora O'Malley, and Nella Duval…

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Sydney Shows Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 16

"Cinderella."--Never was there a fairy story to appeal with greater force to the Christmas-time play-goer than "Cinderella," and the large numbers who turn up…

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Tirranna Race Ball Goulburn

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 8

A delightful ball, given in the Agricultural Hall, Goulburn, by the Tirranna Picnic Race Club to-night terminated the club's festivities. The decorations…

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Slaves of the Boot Brush Alexander's Black Time Band

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 3

WHEN next you hand a tip to a boy in a shoe-shine parlour, remember that by doing so you are paying his wages…

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New Theatre for Penrith Syndicate Being Promoted

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

As will be seen by advertisement, an opportunity is to be afforded lcoal investors to join a syndicate wh[?] it is proposed to form for the purpose of…

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For Women Gossip About Recent Happenings Smart Caper Dance

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 3

Mrs. T.A. Field (Hampton Court), who has just returned from a holiday spent on the Blue Mountains, entertained a number of friends to…

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Tirranna Club Ball Brilliant Frocking Superb Decorations Goulburn

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 8

One of the most brilliant balls yet held in Goulburn was that gives by the members of the Tirranna Picnic Race Club in the…

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