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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1925

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Stage, Screen, and Concert Hall Fullers' Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 19

Wee Willie Lancet, London's smallest comedian, provides the biggest laugh at Fullers' Theatre this week. The newcomer has a particularly fine medium for…

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Band Contest

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 4

The annual band carnival arranged by the Band Association or N.S. Wales will commence on Wednesday, January 21, and continue to January 26, at…

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Crystal and Diamante Gorgeous Dance Frocks Tirranna Club Ball Goulburn

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 5

All the youth and beauty of Goulburn and district, not forgetting some of the youth and beauty of Sydney, were, present at the Tirranna Club…

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Talk of the Theatres Yesterday's Shows and Pictures Union Theatre Attractions

Truth · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 6

"The Clean Heart," by A. M. Hutchinson, author of "If Winter Comes," was ushered in at the Lyceum and Lyric Wintergarden yesterday, for a…

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To-day's Band Music

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 9

Marrickville Municipal Band Riverside Park, Undercliffe, 3 p.m. Conductor, Mr. J. H. Hawking. Tramway Band. Amusu Theatre, Rozelle, in…

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How's That ? Umpire Hit by Ball

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 8

While umpiring a cricket match near the Leichhardt Canal yesterday, Gerald Thompson (20). a joiner, of 29 Curtis-road, Balmain, was struck…

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At Tirranna Charity Ball Great Success Goulburn

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 4

For the opening day of the Tirranna Picnic Races a cool breeze tempered the sun's rays, so that the dressing ranged from light Summer fabrics…

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Sunday Times FILM & Theatre Page Stage Pars Frailties of Humanity

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 8

Usually the great ambition of an actor is to play Hamlet or to shine in some equally tragic role. Guy Bates Post is right at the top of the…

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Tiranma Race Club Ball Handsome Matrons Charming Girls Many Lovely Dresses GOULBURN

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 4

Last night's Tirranna Picnic Race Club Ball was one of the most brilliant gatherings ever seen in Goulburn. There were nearly 400 dancers,…

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Songs and Ballads William Heughan's Concert

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1925 · page 5

There is nothing in the repertoire of William Heughan to appeal to the lover of Horsey Keep Your Tall Up," but those who like…

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Unlucky Umpire Injured by Cricket Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 2

Gerald Thompson, aged 20, a joiner, living at Curtis Road. Balmain, while acting as umpire in a cricket match on a piece of ground near the Leichhardt…

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Disguised As Woman Attended Dance on Steamer

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 7

That de Garis was clever at disguising himself was mentioned by Mr. Munro, general manager of Stadiums, Ltd., this morning. Mr. Munro stated…

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Newcastle Shows Stand Theatre Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 3

"Tea Withe Kick" That is the little of the screen attraction to be shown at the Strand Theatre to-morrow. It suggests much…

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Her Debut Governor's Daughter at Bowral Dance Goulburn

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 4

Milt Elaine da Chair, daughter of the State Governor and Lady de Chair, made her first appearance at an evening function in…

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That Eight Ball Over Facts Concerning It Gilligan's Condemnation

The Labor Daily · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 1

In view of the abhorrence of the eight-ball over in England, and Gilligan's hint at a personal outburst against it at the end of the present…

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Kippax's Century Fine Score Against S.A. Grimmett in Form With Ball

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 7

Batting attractively, the Waverley batsman, A. Kippax, reached his century to-day, amidst the cheers of the crowd. He was the…

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Through the Eye of a Camera News of the Hour in Topical Pictures

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 12

BARRABA IN ACTION:--R. Spencer (left) and C. Spencer, of Barraba, playing against a Goulburn pair. R. Spencer's tennis has been delightful to watch. Partnered by Kalms, he defeated Anderson and North in straight sets on Saturday. WAITING FOR A CALL,--Men of…

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The Heughan Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 5

One of the largest audiences of his season greeted Mr. William Heughan at Saturday night's concert at the Conservatorium. Many requests had been sent in for certain songs;…

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Caledonian Society's Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 11

Entertainments arranged by the Caledonian Society are always worth attending, and the audience which gathered to hoar the usual monthly concert, at St…

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William Heughan Two More Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 11

Voice of Scot from the audience: "Sing The Cameron Men,' Mr. Heughan. Scot's voice from the stage: "You know, [?] everybody asked for the piece they…

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