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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Teaching Turks Say It in Pictures London

The Sun · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 13

Turkish newspapers, in order to obviate readers' difficulties with the new Roman type, have introduced a so-called simple page for adults, resembling a child's…

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Pony Pictures From the Park Show the Works

Arrow · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 6

No, 1 shows a prospective champion in action. It is sweet Joy, with all four hoofs off the turf, leading Amontilldoand Epicurean around the bend in the Trial Stakes. The mare went on to break a record. In No. 2 we have the Third Division Flying field taking the home-bend, with Lady Jessie in front on the rails. Proud little Lady Shot returning to scale in No. 3, after beating a hot lot in the, 14.2 Handicap No. 4 shows the start of the 14.1, First Division. Swagger (No. 4) on the extreme outside, won from Osaleen, whose jockey is shown in the centre…

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The Pictures Whore Future Films Will be Produced

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 17

That film production is one of the most important industries in the United States, providing employment for thousands, and involving the…

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Will Seat 3145 Dimensions of "State" Theatre

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 9

SEATING 3145, Union Theatres' new State Theatre, which, with the State Shopping Block, is nearing completion, in Market Street, will house…

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Beauty and Poise of Theatre and Movie Star

Arrow · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 8

Movie stars at the famous Hollywood clubs. A charming study of Dolores Del Rio, a Fox star. Scene from "The Merry Widow," Who wouldn't have Jo[?] Gilbert's job? Roserary and Cope[?] starring at the Piccadil[?] Hotel, London…

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Frilled Net An Idea for a Cheap and Dainty Dance Frock

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 19

A delightful evening frock that will appeal to the girl with limited means can be made at very little cost from frilled not, This is sold by the yard…

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Penrith Band

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 5

The contests being hold by the Band Association of N.S.W. on Sydney Sports Ground opened on Wednesday evening with the C Grade section, in…

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Nepean Pictures

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 8

An exceptionally fine programme is to be presented at Nepean Theatre this Saturday night. There will be screened a First National special…

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Dungowan Pictures

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 8

If you like hilarious comedy with a railing flavour, don't fail to visit the Dungownn Theatre this Saturday, 26th inst, when the latest Glen Tyron…

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Social Club Dance

Evening News · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 8

There were over 140 guests at a dance held by G. J. Coles' Social Club, in Paddington Town Hall. The arrangements were in the hands…

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"Renwick" Nurses- Dance

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 10

In order to obtain for the Babies Hospital, "Renwick," Summer Hill, and the nurses' quarters, a good wireless set. the nursing staff of the…

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Fullers' Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 10

Mo and his Merrymakers are the leading entertainers at Fullers' Theatre, where additional interest is given to the programme by a first part consisting of miscellaneous vaudeville features…

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Band Contest. Third Night's Playing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 16

The third night of the 26th annual band championship at the Sports Ground was devoted to judging the final division of entrants in the "B" grade…

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Five Ways Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 16

With seating accommodation for 1500, the new Five Ways Theatre was opened last night by the Mayor of Paddington (Mr. R. Bates). The theatre, which has a frontage to…

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Criterion Theatre.—"the Patsy."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 10

At the Criterion "The Patsy" is still drawing large audiences. Next Wednesday the piece will reach its 150th performance in Sydney. A matinee today is announced…

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Theatre Party for Swimmers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 12

The visiting lady swimmers from Victoria. Queensland, and Western Australia, who are at present in Sydney to take part in the Australian championship competitions, were…

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Birthday Party Manly Favorite "Fairlands" Dance

Evening News · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 8

A DELIGHTFUL dance was held at "Fairlands," Manly to celebrate the birthday of Miss Bobbie Kenyon, a popular Manly girl…

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St. James Theatre.—"good News."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 10

The musical comedy "Good News" is a strong popular attraction at the St. James Theatre, where another matinee will be given to-day…

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For Permanent Life-saver Dance at Collaroy

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 20

THE Rivoli Hall at Collaroy was crowded last night for the dance to raise funds for the maintenance of a permanent life-saver on the Collaroy…

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Band Contest "B" Grade Selection B[?]urri Wins

The Sun · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

Judging of the "B" grade division of the band championship was concluded last night. Kurri Brass Band, under Mr. R…

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