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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Band From Cairns

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 6

The far north of Queensland will be represented at the interstate hand contest, to be held at the Sport Ground commencing next Saturday…

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Band Competition Northern Players

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 7

[?] Toowoomba hands competing to the A and B Grade hand contest at the Sports Ground Sydney, during Anniversary…

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Fetch That Ball! Won't, Said Ball Boys

The Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 17

Because Captain Tarrant sacked three of their number, the ball boys at the N.S.W. lawn tennis ground went on strike this morning. They said they…

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This Week's Pictures Haymarket

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 16

"Moon of [?]." the Paramount picture, which will be shown at the Haymarket Theatre on Saturday has two of the most famous beauties of Europe…

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Canberra Theatre Co

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 9

A company, with nominal capital of 25,000 ordinary shares and 10,000 deferred shares of £l each, is being formed to acquire the perpetual lease…

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Jubilee Ball. Manly Celebrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 4

The Manly Jubilee Celebrations Committee rejoiced in the cool change in the weather yesterday, for it added considerably to the success of the ball, which took place at…

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The Youngest Band at Coming Contest

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 5

At the approaching hand control one of the smallest boys' hands in New South Wales will compete--that of this Kincumher Orphanage boys…

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Manly's Jubilee Brilliant Ball at Dungowan

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 20

TO trace the evolution of ball-room dance steps during the past fifty years, a series of dances, beginning with a minuet, was…

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Jubilee Ball Bright Scenes at Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 7

There was a big gathering at Dungowan last night for the Manly Jubilee Ball. Vari-colored Chinese lanterns shed a subdued glow over many large…

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Jubilee Ball Manly's Big Night Aldermen Prominent

The Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 19

PINK roses and gypsophila made gay decorations at the Manly Jubilee Ball which was held at Dungowan, Manly, last night…

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Gay Night at Manly Jubilee Ball Over 500 Present

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 7

DUNGOWAN, Manly, presented an attractive scene last night for the jubilee ball held in connection with the festivities to littingly celebrate the…

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£5000 for Duke's Visit City Council Vote Ball in Honor

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 4

An allowance of £5000 for the entertainment of the Duke and Duchess of fork, while they are in Sydney, wan agreed to by the Finance Committee…

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Newest Strike: Action by Ball Boys a Tennis "Upheaval" After Three Sacked

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 14

THE LATEST in strikes it that of the ball boys, which occurred it the Russb[?]'s Bay "White City" tennis courts this afternoon…

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2FC Dance Band

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 3

This band has improved to a marked degree, and this is borne out by the fact that the Columbia Graphophone Co. has made such successful tests…

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Broadcasting Band Music

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 3

Listeners to the programme of Broadcasters (station 2BL) will have the privilege on Friday night of hearing music played by the Charters…

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Inter-State Band Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 13

Randwick Municipal Band is to be conducted by Mr. Lou. Gray, formerly conductor of the Townsville (Q.), Railway Band, at the inter-State band…

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St. James Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 9

Although there is a matinee at the St. James Theatre every afternoon commencing at 2.15 the theatre is p[?] to its utmost…

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Ball Boys on Strike

Evening News · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 1

Here are some of the [?] boys who went on strike during yesterday's Country Tennis C[?] of the White City. They [?] their point, [?]…

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Australian Band Return From Tour Abroad

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 14

The Australian Commonwealth Band is to return to Sydney by the Marama on February 22, after a 16 months tour abroad…

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Big Band Contest Opening To-morrow

The Labor Daily · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 6

There are no fewer than 46 entries for the selection contest and quickstep display to be held in connection with the interstate hand contest…

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