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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1924

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Bondi Casino Dinner Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

The dinner dance at the Casino, Bondi, last night attracted almost 200 patrons. The spacious ballroom was bright with the ladies' colorful frocks,…

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Picture Theatre Director

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 9

Mr. Lazlo Schwartz, the well-known musician, writer, lecturer and artist, has undertaken a new role, having become general director of the Globe Picture Theatre, Gcorgc-street. To…

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War Memorial Notes Anniversary Night Dance.—

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 8

On Saturday night, January 26th, there will be a dance in the large Maccabean Hall on the lines which proved so successful a few weeks back. The proceeds will be devoted to…

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A.l.p. Annual Ball. Homedale

The St George Call · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 2

Homedale Hall was an animated scene on Monday last, when the local A. L. P. held its annual ball, and despite summary weather, a record attendance…

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At the Ball Wonderful Frocking GOULBURN

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

Following the races a ball was [?] in the show building in aid of the [?] hospital Last year the hospital to the extent of [?] by a…

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Tirranna Festivities? Picnic Club's Ball GOULBURN

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 9

The Agricultural Hall was last night the scene of the opening ball of the Tirranna Picnic Club's festivities. The function was in aid of the Goulburn…

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Theatre Employees. Preference Offered. Settlement in Sight

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 10

Mr. W. Harrop, secretary of the Australian Theatrical Alliance, stated yesterday that he had received an intimation from Mr. J. Fuller, on behalf of the Ward-Fuller theatres,…

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Opera Chorus a Fine Concert

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 11

In the Conservatorium Hall last night Mr. Ernest A. Mowle's grand opera chorus gave the public an opportunity of judging the progress that had been…

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Melba Chorus. Opera Class Concert. Hope of Reconciliation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 10

A crowded audience, consisting mainly of friends of the choristers, teachers of singing, and students, with a fair sprinkling of operagoers, wedged themselves into the…

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Band Contest

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 7
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

The Band Association's contest for the championship of New South Wales is eagerly looked forward to by mosts lovers. and large crowds are [?] to attend the…

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The Band

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 3

The newly-formed brass band, which has been established under the conductor ship of Mr. J. Angus, has, so far, proved a success. The band plays every Friday…

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Penrith Band

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 4

The half-yearly general meeting of Penrith Band will be held at the Drill Hall next Wednesday evening. Consideration will be given to a motion of…

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Sunday Band Performance

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 16

The Metropolitan Band has arranged to give recitals to-morrow in the Botanic Gardens at 3 and the Hyde Park Rotunda at 7.30 p.m. Mr. John Palmer will direct…

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For the Band

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 6

The executive committee of Eastwood District Band make special appeal to the general public to support the band during the present year. If everyone who…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 11

The principal newcomer to-day will be Estelle Rose, dialect comedienne, with new songs and stories, who was a big success at the Tivoli a few years ago. Other new acts are Bonzo and Perill in eccentric…

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Globe Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 11

In the theatrical accessories to motion picture screening, such as music and lighting, Mr. La[?]zlo Schwartz has reached a high standard in the newly renovated Globe Theatre. The arrangement, provide…

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To-morrow's Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 11

The Metropolitan Band arrangements comprise recitals in the Botanic Gardens at 3, and the Hyde Park rotunda at 7.30 p.m. Mr. John Palmer will conduct…

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A Brilliant Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 18

The most brilliant function of the year, the annual Tirranna Ball, is being held in the Showground pavillion to-night. The old pavilion is entirely transformed and…

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Changes at the Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 11

Mr. Oscar Asche's season will not last longer than January 25, as a little later the actor-manager and his company will open in Melbourne. The J. C. Williamson musical comedy company will return here…

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