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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1924

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News in PICTURE---Presentation to Swimming Champions. Competition Pictures. Arrivals from Overseas. A Human Bridge Across Murray

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 12

WHERE THE MILK GOES TO. (First Prize, Competition Photo.) This Pig, belonging to Mr. J. Sambel, of Bunyar, has attached itself to the milking herd for "rations and discipline," with the emphasis chiefly on the rations. (Archle A. Blanch, photo.)…

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Austral Plectral Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 14

Mr. S. Polotynski, the Polish composer, is now organising the Austral Piectral Orchestra, which will include instruments played with a plectrum, such asguitars, with wind and percussion. This orchestra will…

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Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 16

In his latest picture, "Dick Turpin's Ride to York," Matheson Lang, well known actor, brings another popular stage player to the screen with him, in the…

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Sunday Band Performances

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 16

The Metropolitan Band, by arrangement with the City Council, and conducted by Mr. John Palmer, will present, a popular programme in Victoria Park…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 14

A phenomenal novelty at the Tivoli to-day will mark the debut of Pharus the Egyptian. Bert Ralton and his famous Havana Band enter on their last week. Dorothy Walters is a newcomer with quaint American…

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Globe Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 14

To-day's main attraction at the Globe Theatre is "You Can't Fool Your Wife," in which Leatrice Joy, Nita Naldi, and Lewis Stone appear. The third week of the "International Music Festival"…

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To-morrow's Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 14

The Metropolitan Band, under the auspices of the City Council, and the leadership of Mr. John Palmer, will render music in Victoria Park at 3 p.m. The N.S.W. State Military Band will play, under…

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At the Ball

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2

The Bong Bong Picnic Race Club's Anoual Ball. Held in the Show Building last night. made a brilliant finale. Many of the well—known familles of…

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Race Club Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 18

Leading people from all parts of the State, as well as visitors from adjoining States, were present at the annual ball of the Bong Bong Racing Club, held in the Agricultural Hall…

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Benefit Euchre and Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2

A euchre party and dance will be hold in the Railway Institute, Penrith, in aid of Mrs. Ferguson's orphans this Saturday night, 19th January. Tickots…

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One by One Working Band

The Methodist · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 8

From Mr. G.E. Ardill we learn that Pastor W. Mails, the organising secretary for the India and Ceylon One by One Working Band,…

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At Manly Better Band Rotunda

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 16

At a meeting of the Manly Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night, it was unanimously decided to forward a letter to the local council, protesting against…

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Band for the Empire Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 11

Mr. W. M. Partington, leader of the Australian band for the Empire Exhibition, is now in Perth, engaging the five men who are to represent Western Australia. Mr…

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At the Theatre Swimmers Applauded

The Sun · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 6

The performance of "The Merry Widow" was held up last night, when, a few minutes after it had started, "Boy" Charlton, Arne Borg, and a…

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Fuller's Theatre—"red Riding Hood."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 14

At 2.30 and 8 p.m. to-day "Little Red Riding Hood" will attract audiences to fuller's New Theatre, where the new version of the woodland legend brings on Jim Gerald as a mirth-provoking Dame, Marie Le Varre as…

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The Race Ball Gowns of Rare Beauty

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 8

[?] Race Club ball, had the [?] hearty spirit of jollity and hospitality that marked the two days' racing festivities. The Premier and Lady…

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MUSIC & Musicians Programmes for Pictures Don't Like Storms

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 3

A new public, the public of the [?] is making its musical desires [?] and the result is that closer attention is [?] given to this subject. not only by the…

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What is Ball Lightning? Phenomenon of Storms Baffles Scientists

The World's News · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 33

So many authentic cases of "ball lightning" have been recorded of late that special attention has been paid by meteorologists to this phenomenon…

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£1 for a Second-hand Ball. Westmead B Refuse the Offer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 10

Whatever faults may be laid at Westmead B's door, certainly that of prolteering Cannot be Included. A. new ball of proven quality clan be purchased for the…

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The World's News News, Pictures, and Stories. Something for Every Reader. Modern Science and the Rinderpest Plague. A Simple Remedial Measure

The World's News · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 3

THE recent appearance of rinderpest amongst West Australian cattle is the first instance of that disease appearing in Australia…

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