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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Fullers' Theatre

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 January 1928 · page 17

The Fullers' made a wise choice in securing the Eleven Rascals for Jim Gerald's Pantomime Revels, at Fullers' Theatre. These girls have developed two…

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Ponies and Pictures

Truth · Sunday 1 January 1928 · page 10

"THIS year's children's pantomimes at the Sydney picture theatres will give the young performers opportunities for stage advancement that those of…

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Sparkling Gowns Royal Sydney Golf Club Dinner and Dance

The Sun · Sunday 1 January 1928 · page 5

Agapanthus massed in blue and white formed the decorations at the Royal Sydney Golf Club House last night. Many dinners were given in the…

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In Free State Lusty British Anthems at Dublin Concert

The Sun · Sunday 1 January 1928 · page 7

DAME CLARA BUTT and Mr. Kennerly Rumford recently gave a concert in Dublin--the city which is still scarred with the marks of…

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Golf Club Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3

The New Year was ushered in at the Royal Sydney Golf Club house at Rose Bay with an enjoyable dance given on Saturday night by the members. The attendance was smaller than…

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New Ball for the Last Over

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 23

O'Connor caused surprise on Saturday when he called for the new ball in the last over of the day. Normally, when 200 or 400 is reached…

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Lawn Tennis Big Pictures Country Carnival Pratten Park Play

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2

THE months of January and February will be a busy period in the tennis world. The County of Cumberland championships will be…

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Hurt in Stunt Human Cannon-ball Leg Broken Chapter of Accidents London

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 1

Leinert, the human cannon ball, who, cussed in an air uniform and a crash helmet, was projected from…

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"Collins' Luck" Passes to Successor Kippax Wrongly Given "Not Out"; Rules Definite Captain Hit Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2

It looks as though Alan Kippax was rather fortunate on Saturday when given not out by Umpire Williams when his score stood at…

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Ball of Fire Little Boy Ablaze Watched Dad Died on Christmas Day

The Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 9

To carry his five-year-old son into the house, a living ball of fire, was the experience of Harold Benjamin, company…

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[?]Ball in Britain Holiday Matches by Programme Ends [?]Ague Results London

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 4

[?] heavy holiday football programme was brought to an end to-day. There was several postponements in Rugby [?] both codes, but the Soccer…

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Scottish Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 10

The molodies of Scotland drew a great audience, which included the Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, to the Town Hall last night, when the annual concert formed a fitting close…

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Highland Society's Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 21

The Highland Society's concert at Sydney Town Hall last night provided a happy ending to what was generally regarded as a glorious day…

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Hoyts New Theatre

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 6

Mr. F. W. Thring, managing director of Hoyts Theatrer, arrived from Melbourne yesterday. Mis visit is connected with the Regent Theatre…

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Girl's Attack Black Eye, Scratches Trouble After Dance Broken Hill

The Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 7

A dispute between two members of the domestic staff of the hospital yesterday required the intervention of two members of the board of…

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"We Want Henlere!" Brighton Theatre Uproar Police Called in London

The Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 9

A wild uproar broke out at the Brighton Hippodrome and the police were eventually called in, resulting in the crowd departing…

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Highland Gathering. "Sydney Mail's" Fine Pictures. Yachts at Pittwater. Photos From Barrier Reef

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 12

The Highland gathering, Pittwater regatta, the 16-footer championship, Cronulla surf carnival, and other events of the holidays, are illustrated in this week's "Sydney Mail." The…

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Dance Competition

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 7

In the evening of December 28th, a most enjoyable dance was held at the Maccabean Hall. An Interstate dancing competition…

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The Week's Pictures Maymarket

Evening News · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 6

A picture that is international in all respects was tried out as an experiment at the Cecil M. De Mille Studies. Every important civilised country in Europe is…

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Binalong. Convent School Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 28

The pupils of the convent school gave a very pleasing entertainment in the Mechanics' Institute to a large and highly appreciative audience…

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