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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Mary Borough. Christian Brothers' High School. Concert and Prize Distribution

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 15

The annual breaking-up celebrations of the Christian Brothers' High School took place in the parish hall, which was well filled. The "Toreador" chorus, and a…

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Domremy College, Five Dock. Annual Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 22

An attractive and varied programme was presented to a very large audience in the Victory Theatre, Five Dock, by the pupils of Domremy Presentation Convent. The…

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Mortdale Diggers' Dance

The Propeller · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

The Memorial Hall, Mortdale, on any ordinary night, could scarcely be termed a romantic rendezvous for the local dancing folk, but last Saturday…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal.—"the Terror."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 6

Mr. Maurice Moscovitch and his company will conclude their season at the Theatre Royal to-night in Edgar Wallace's mystery play "The Terror," which has been running since November 5…

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SHINGLED ? Shakesperian Theatre Won by Woman London

The Sun · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 1

Approved by Bornard Shaw as having contributed "the only design showing theatre-sense," Miss…

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Some Cricket Personals Why Love Fumbled the Ball: Bruised and Twisted Fingers

Arrow · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 15

Some of the crowd at the Cricket Ground on Wednesday, during Queensland's second innings, were heckling Hampden Love…

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N.S.W. Team Has Worst of Hobart Came Ball Knocks Out Two of Johnston's Teeth

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

HOBART, Thursday. -- On the Tasmanian Cricket Association's ground at Hobart to-day. W. Rothwell's New South Wales cricket team had the…

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Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 10

The Bondi Beach Concert Band, conducted by Mr. W. M. Partington, will play at Bondi Beach to-morrow at 3 and 8 p.m…

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Dungowan Pictures

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

William Haines' newest is a bright and breezy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer attraction, based on the successful stage play by Vincent Lawrence…

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Nepean Pictures

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 5

Buck Jones' latest picture, "Blood will Tell," will be screened at Nepean Theatre this Saturday night. Kathryn Perry Plays opposite to Buck and…

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Playbox Theatre

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 9

The usual Sunday evening's dramatic readings held at the Playbox Theatre, [?] Rowe Street, Sydney, will recommence to-morrow night at 7.30…

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Fullers' Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 10

Jim Gerald and his company in "Pantomime Revels" are the leading entertainers at Fullers' Theatre, where two performances are given daily…

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The Meke. Fijian Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 11

To a people without a written language, the perpetuation of events of historical importance is a problem not easily solved. Usually the chronicling of a bygone age, of…

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Dance at Rose Bay

Evening News · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 7

Masses of clacton decorated the reception rooms. and tall palms adorned the callroom. at a delightful dance given by Mr. and Mrs. F. Ruthe at their home…

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Palace Theatre.—"cornered."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 10

Miss Muriel Starr and her company are seen to advantage in the drama, "Cornered," which is interesting large audiences at the Palace. A matinee is announced for to-day…

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The Playbox Theatre

The Sun · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 8

The usual Sunday evening's dramatic readings-held at the Playbox, 11 Rowe-street, Sydney, will recommence to-morrow night, at 7.30, when Mr…

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Theatre Royal.—"cradle Snatchers."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 10

A revival of "Cradle Snatchers" at the Theatre Royal for a brief season will begin with to-day's matinee. Miss Zillah Carter has joined the ca[?] which will again include Misses Olive Sloane and…

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Sydney's New Picture Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 5

"I plead guilty to a feeling of pride that Hoyt's will be the first in Sydney to open a theatre of the size and beauty of the Regent," said Mr. F. W…

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The New Regent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 18

NOW BEING CONSTRUCTED IN GEORGE-STREET AT A COST OF £300,000…

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St. James Theatre.—"archie."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 10

"Archie" maintains its successful run at the St. James Theatre, with Miss Elsie Prince and Messrs. Jimmy Godden and Charlton Morton leading the cas[?] There will be another matinee to-day…

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