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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Rural Legislation. Labour Promises. Comment by Mr. Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 10

"It is very evident that the Premier does not know where he stands—be is struggling like a man on shitting sands, trying to get a foothold, but sinking doeper at every move,"…

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Pictures and Players New Movie Fare Crystal Palace Change

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 13

The screen version of a comedy by wild. A change of programme at the Crystal Palace Theatre on January 15…

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Northern-western Items Forging Ahead New Picture Theatre

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

As an evidence of confidence that the rapid progress which Eastwood has made during the past few years will be maintained, Messrs. Perey and Fred Crane…

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The "Farmer and Settler" Summer Motoring Section Wheel Wobble Expert Investigation Slow-motion Pictures

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 14

Wheel wobble, the cause of which is a puzzle to the motorist, is engaging the attention of prominent motor-car manufacturing firms. The Farman…

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Convent Concert £94 Raised

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

The recent Convent concert held at Lidcombe resulted in a profit of £94 which is exceedingly gratifying to the orgainsers and pupils who participated…

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Impromptu Concert Members Entertained

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 13

WHILE awaiting the arrival of committee members, who had, perhaps, been caught in one of yesterday's unexpected showers, Mr. George…

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Concert Artists Talent From Abroad

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

Efrem Zimbalist, Russian violinist, will visit Australia shortly with his 45,000 dollar Titian v[?]n. which he obtained in Paris recently…

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Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 12

The Metropolitan Band will play in the Botanic Gardens' rotunda to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, and the Petersham Duiwich Hill District Band in petersham Park, at 3.15 o'clock…

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Council Congratulates Band

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 1

AT a special meeting of Penrith Council, held on 28th ult., it was decided to congratulate Penrith Band on its success at Milthope…

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Sunday Band Music

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 7

The Metropolitan Band, under the direction of Mr. John Palmer. will play in the Botanic Gardens Rotunda to-morrow at 3 p.m…

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Arranging a Dance

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 8

Mrs. W. M. Westphal, who is arranging a dance to be held at the Clovelly Hotel an January 19, in aid of the Big Brother Movement…

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New Dance Craze

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 10

Miss Elsie Stevenson, who has been associated with J. C. Williamson. Ltd, as a dancer, returned by the Aorangi yesterday from America, where, on behalf of J. C. W[?]iamson,…

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Lyrio Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 12

At the Lyric Theatre to-day, the principal film is "Iady Windermere's Fan." In addition, there will be screened "Bine Blazes," a Universal western, feafuring Pete Morrison. Foster and Needham appear…

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Fullers' Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 12

"On the Wheel" is the new revue to he perfomed at Fullers' Theatre this afternoon and night, and twice daily next week. The Zig-Zag Revue Company will he strengthened to-day by the inclusion of Florence…

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Playbox Theatre

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 6

The state Players Theater will resume its Sunday night readies of modern plays so narrow at 7-30 Mr. Doncan…

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Haymarket Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 12

"The Country Beyond" is the supportfing film at the Haymarket Theatre, as at the Lyceum. in place of Lady Windermere's Fan," however, patrons of the Haymarket will see "The Show Off," a farce,…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 12

"Lady Windermere's Fan," which is among the bost-kmown of all Oscar Wilde's scintillating plays, will he Hie principal affraction to-day at the Lveeum Theatre. The cast of the him includes Ronald…

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Inter-State Band Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 8

The following entries have been received for the Inter-State band contest, which is to commence on January 22. Mr. F. Johnston, of…

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Children and Moving Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 10

In view of the declared policy of the National Council of Women and of the Good Film League to urge that the censors of moving pictures shall be given authority to…

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Nepean Picture Theatre

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

Business at the Nepean Picture Theatre was particularly good during Xmas and New Year holidays. Last Saturday seats had to be refused before…

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