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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1925

5,844 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

Stage, Screen, and Concert Hall "Mr. Battling Butler"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 19

Charles Heslop's rapid comedy in "Mr. Battling' Butler," the guy Hugh J. Ward musical comedy to he presented at the the Grand Opera House on February 28,…

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Film & Theatre Page World of Music

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 11

Mr. Orchard has decided to establish classes at the Conservatorium in interpretative movement, rhythmic physical training and the classic ballet. Miss…

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Talk of the Theatres Yesterday's Shows and Pictures Follers' Theatres

Truth · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 6

Charles Heslop's rapid comedy in "Mr. Battling: Butler," the gay Hugh J. Ward musical comedy to be presented at the Grand Opera House on February 28,…

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What Mr. Ball Could Have Told the Cold-Tea Agitators Mr. Leo Buring

Truth · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 7

Governing Director of Lindeman Ltd., is amazed at the reply given by the Minister for Railways (Mr. R. T. Ball) to a deputation which desired the abolition of the Railway Refreshment-room wine bar. With apologies to Stephen Leacock, Mr…

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Fuller's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 6

Phil Smith and his revue company entered upon the last two weeks of their Sydney season at Fuller's Theatre on Saturday night, when they presented a new show, "On the…

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Fullers' Theatre Diversified Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 9

It is just eight years since Maude Courtney and "Mr. C." first made their appearance in Australian vaudeville, and in the intervening years their turn has…

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Tivoli Theatre Champion Gymnasts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 9

In these days of competition in sport, as in everything else, it is something to be accounted a champion, and although the publicity man usually see to it that…

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For Women Social Events of Importance A Dinner Dance

Evening News · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 9

Mr. and Mrs. John M'Kelney gave a charming dinner dance at The Ambas sadors on Saturday night. These [?] included Mrs Jack Came[?]…

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Our Cadets Band Plays Mozart in Notre Dame Paris

Evening News · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 1

The band of the Australian [?] rendered Mozart's "Gloria" at [?] service in Notre Dame—the first [?] on which a British land [?]…

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Saturday's Sport in Pictures Boy Scout and Girl Guide Farewell

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 10

The chief says farewell--nearly 3000 Boy Scouts and Girl Guides crowded round Sir William and Lady Cullen when they said good-bye to their respective organisations at the Show Ground on Saturday, before leaving for England. The Cubs' howl--it is a way…

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Belle of the Ball Progress of Lemina Poor Sister's Cups

The Sun · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 4

Not all the romance of racing rovolves around the purchuse of a handsome colt like Heroic for 1800gns. and winning over £21,000 with him in 18 months. There is…

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The O'shea Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 6

Mr. Alfred O'Shea concluded at the Conservatorium on Saturday night the series of concerts in which he has so conspicuously impressed Sydney audiences by his artistic…

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Amusements. Broadcasters' Radio Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 6

The weekly radio concert will be given next Thursday evening at Adyar Hull at popular prices, when the assisting artists will be Miss Phyllis Atkinson, Messrs, Norman Wright, Billy Dick, Bobby Watson, and…

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Amy Castles' Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 9

The box plans for Miss Amy Castles' grand opera concerts, which commence on Sat[?]day next at the Town Hall, will be opened at Paling's this morning…

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Caledonian Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 9

The Caledonian Sociey of Sydney held its monthly concert at St. James's Hall on Saturday night. A good programme of Scottish songs was presented. Miss…

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Y.A.L. Band Plays in Notre Dame Paris, February 15

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 1

The Young Australians' Band performed Mozart's "Gloria" at morning service at the Notre Dame. This is the first occasion upon which…

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Mid-day Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 8

A commendable movement to encourage the more popular use of music will be launched at a mid-day concert in Adyar Hall. Bligh Street, to-morrow…

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News of the Four in Topical Pictures

The Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 16

WILL DEMPSEY EVER FIGHT AGAIN ?--His company is gettnig gentle, and one wonders whether the famous pug will ever come back. His present company is Galli-Curci…

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Topics for Women Shipboard Dance. On s.s. Wollongbar Crowded Decks

The Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 13

ALTHOUGH a cruise to South Head was one of the attractions planned for the reception given on the S.S. Wollongbar last night in…

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Eight Golf Points "Always Pay Your Caddie" America's New Ball: Saturday's Club Play

Referee · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 16

T. E. HOWARD put up a splendid performance at Concord last Week. The course in in perfect condition, with none of the fire usually associated with this…

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