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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 14

Miss Lily Morris, at the Tivoli, is now in her third week, and is as popular as ever. The Seven Hollanders have won emphatic success in their acrobatic scene. Mantell's Manikins will close their season to-night…

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Penrith Band Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

The Penrith Band held it's annual meeting on Tuesday night. Those present were:—Messrs A. Judges, W. Donald, C. Horstman, W. Johnson…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal.—"monsieur Beaucaire."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 14

To-night, at the Theatre Royal, Booth Tarkington's romantic play, "Monsieur Beaucaire," will be revived, Mr. Frank Harvey appearing in the title-role, and Miss Mary Hinton (Mrs. Pitt-Rivers) as Lady Mary Carlisle…

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Tirranna. the Race Ball. Brilliant Function. GOULBURN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 18

Tirranna social festivities included a dance at the showground pavilion last night. Trailing flowers, dainty baskets of fruit and greenery, silk fringes, and coloured pendant…

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The Picnic Ball Sunburnt Girls a Merry Gathering Goulburn

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 21

Notably longer skirts were a feature of the second ball given by members of the Tirranna Picnic Club in aid of the club funds,…

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The Pictures Stories Viewed on the Screen Desecrating the Master Pieces

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 8

Why do film producers go to all the trouble and expense of acquiring and adapting novels and plays for the screen? Often a film company pays…

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Theatres and Concert Halls Sydney Shows

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 23

Her Majesty's: "Katja," 2 and 8. Theatre Royal: "Monsieur Beaucaire."…

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Dance Shoes

Truth · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 15

IF you are a jazz enthusiast yourself, you'll probably look ruefully at your dancing slippers after only a few weeks' wear, especially if they are black satin…

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To-Day's Band Music

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 3

The following hands will perform in the various parks. under engagement to the City Council: Hyde Park, Professional Musicians' Band, 7.30 p.m. Conductor, F. Haines…

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Peeps at Pictures Haymarket

Truth · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 8

THE Haymarket Theatre's big picture this week is "The Knock Out," starring Milton Sills. It's a story of a prizefighter's…

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Younger Set's Near-artists' Ball Society Summer Madness at Tirranna Dance Petting Parties and Liquor in Motor Cars

Truth · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 1

THE most select social coterie in Australia did its best to make the Tirranna race ball in Goulburn, on Thursday night, another artists' ball. DRINKING was unrestricted, cars outside were constantly occupied by younger set "petting parties," mostly intoxicated, and from 1 a.m. until after dawn all restrictions…

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Around the Theatre "Robinson Crusoe."

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 6

Exceptional matinee attendances are being recorded at Fullers' Theatre, where "Robinson Crusoe" holds sway. The children revel in the pantomime There…

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In Other Words—chucked Out Dance Hall Lessee Convicted of Assault Upon Would-be Devotee of Terpsichore

Truth · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 12

PEOPLE who can remember the old vaudevile ditty, in which the singer recounts how he fared when be went to the Lord Mayor's Banquet, find an intense interest in the subject of getting chucked out of places…

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Traditions of Tirranna Upheld at 71st. Meeting of Club Gorgeous Frocking at Initial Ball Luncheon on Nature's Green Carpet

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 5

Sydney Society certainly loves a Picnic Race Meeting. Every year Tirranna draws the same crowd as before, plus dozens of newcomers. With all the country celebrities added, the little racecourse, act in the centre of the historic old Tirranna Estate, owned by the Gibs on family, on the the first day, made an indelible picture…

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Hippodrome Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 5

A diversified programme and the popular prices attracted another big audience to Stevenson's vaudeville at the Hippodrome Theatre on Saturday night…

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Tirranna Ball. Brilliant Dressing. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 14

The official Tirranna ball was held at the Show Ground Pavilion last night, when there was another galaxy of colour. Amongst those noticed were Mrs. J…

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"Monsieur Beaucaire." Revival at the Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 8

Mr. Frank Harvey's new role on Saturday night at the Theatre Royal, as the disguised prince in "Monsieur Beaucaire," found that talented actor well equipped at all points in…

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Tivoli Theatre Holbein, the Artist

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 7

Holbein, the lightning artist, appeared for the first time at the Tivoli Theatre, last night, before an enthusiastic audience. The turn is one of…

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Golf Ball No Change Likely London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 4

The announcement that America, in view of British opposition, is prepared to drop the project of a larger and lighter golf ball, has not surprised…

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Through the [?]e of a Camera Aems of the hour in Topical Pictures

The Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 20

LITTLE RECEPTACLES on the side of the door make riding very comfortable. Many things you hold on a car trip you may want to get…

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