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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

6,433 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

Newtown Majestic Theatre

Truth · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 8

FRANK NEIL'S company of comedians scored another success at the Newtown Majestic Theatre yesterday, with "Six Cylinder Love."…

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Prince Edward Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 5

One of the features of the entertainment at the Prince Edward Theatre, besides, of course, "Searamouche," is the novelty film entitled "The…

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Tennis Stars Dance Ends Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 5

After a strenuous day's tennis the players in the country carnival wound up their visit to Sydney with a dance at the club house of the Lawn Tennis…

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Band Contest For N.S.W. Premiership

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 2

The band contest for the championship of N.S.W. was continued last night at the Sports Ground. Abermain Town Band, Canterbury District, and…

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When the Door Opened At Hoyt's Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 5

"When the Door Opened." adapted by Brudley King for Fox Films from the novel by James Oliver Curwood is at Hoyts' Theatre this week…

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Twinkling Feet Dance Girls of Manila "Vivacity of Pavlova"

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 3

THE reformers of Manila are reported to have commenced again, their periodical agitation against the "bailarina" and to be saying with…

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SHOWS The Best and the Rest. Peeps at Pictures Glaciarium

Truth · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 8

THE summer heat has not been interfering with the enjoyment of jazz lovers at the Glaciarium. every night repeats the same story—…

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JAMES B. Warner in "Crimson Gold" At the Empress Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 5

"Crimson Gold," which was shown at the Empress Theatre for the first time last night, is a different type of Western story from the ones which usually reach…

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N.S.W. Bowlers Rout Victoria Victoria's Weak Effort in Shield Cricket Ponsford, Ryder and Baring All Bat Soundly and Well Everett's Day Out with the Ball

Truth · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 5

THE Victorian skipper has no reason to be pleased with the total of 290 put up by his men. IN these days of big innings averages, the score is extremely modest, and the home team should lead easily on the first…

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Tennis Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 4

As a conclusion to a week of strenuous sport players in the country tennis carnival held a dance at the club house, Rushcutter Bay on Saturday night. One of the largest…

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Fuller's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

Following the Christmas run of the pantomime "Robinson Crusoe." a return to vaudeville in attractive and varied form was made at Fuller's Theatre on Saturday afternoon…

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On with the Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

There are still times when the early bird catches the worm. A gentleman by the name of Fanning has secured the use of Parramatta Town…

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Tennis Dance Club House Gay

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

Country competitors in last week's tennis carnival at Rushcutters' Bay concluded their visit to Sydney by an enjoyable dance, held on Saturday…

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Boys' Band Wins Wonderful Westmead March Contest

The Labor Daily · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

Oh. listen to the band: Oh, don't you think the grand: Hear the banging of the drum, And the shouts of here they tome;…

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Band Contest. B Grade Concluded. Solo Awards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 12

The B Grade section of the band contest was concluded on Saturday night at the Sports Ground, the remaining three bands—Canterbury District, Abermain Town, and Hurstville…

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Girl Robbed in Picture Theatre

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 8

While in a picture show in Pittstreet, city, on Saturday, Miss Pearl James, of Birkley-road, Manly, was robbed of her handbag and £9…

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Tune the Band Played Faulty Ear for Music?

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 8

Mr. L. E. Stevens, secretary of the Motor Show, writes:— In to-day's "Letter Bag" column, a correspondent, signing himself…

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Saturday's Sport in Pictures Gosford Show--Newsboys' Picnic

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 10

A Sport for Men.--The surf boats forcing their way through the breakers at Manly surf carnival. Century Tire hot on the heels of Miss Aussie during the race for the New South Wales motor-boat championship, which the former won on Saturday. Mr. Bruce helps the Governor-General to pick the winners.--…

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Radio Band Contests the a Grade To-night Eight Bands in Big Event Westmead Boys' Triumph in March the "Evening News" Competition

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

THE SESSION to decide the blue ribbon event of the Radio Band Broadcasting Contests of the Band Association of New South Wales at the Sydney Show Ground, will begin to-night, when the A Grade bands will face the adjudicator…

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Band Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 7

The pavilions were well filled at the band contest at the Sports Ground last night, when A grade players mounted the stand for the first time during the competition…

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