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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1930

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Pictures from Labrador

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 21

The Open Mouth of a Whale, Showing the formation of the whalebone "strainers," which catch the minute particles of food on which the whale lives. Members of the Bartlett Expedition Standing in Front of the Open Mouth of a…

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Holiday Pictures Palm Beach Parties

Evening News · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 3

SOCIETY doings and pictures, which are a feature of "The Australian Sporting and Dramatic News," are augmented this week, with a special series of…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 4

This evening the final performance of "The Desert Song" will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre. "The New Moon" is to be the new attraction here on Saturday evening, at 7.50 o'clock…

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Buy Copies of Pictures You Fancy

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 3

COPIES of all photographs taken by "Pictorial" photographers may be bought on application…

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Masterpieces. Famous Pictures. Remarkable Collection. LONDON, Dec. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 7

The collection of Italian pictures, which London owes primarily to the generous enthusiasm of Signor Mussolini, was opened at Burlington House…

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Knocked Into Insensibility Theatre Manager Brutal Attack in George Street

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 1

MALICIOUSLY attacked by a man outside the King's Theatre George Street West, last night, Walter Elllott is lying in…

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Topics for Women Parties at Clubs and Cafes New Year Revels Aero Club's Dance

The Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 2

SO that the 150 guests at the Mascot Aero Club's dance last evening might sit down to supper together, a canvas extension was added to the…

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At the Pictures Latest Films Reviewed by Iris Norton Dexter "Fast Company " Gloria Swanson Speaks

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 24

A FEW months ago Gloria Swanson was included in the great Has-Been class. The girl who began in the Mack Sennett comedies of time almost beyond our recollection, who rose above bathing…

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New Year's Night Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 4

To conciude the New Year celebration of the Highland Society a concert of Scottish music will be held this evening at the Town Hall. The programme will be contributed by Madame Lilian…

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Needlework Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

What promises to become popular in house decoration this year is the needlework picture, a very modern rendering of the samplers of past days. There is just now a…

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Roxy Theatre Opening Soon

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 17

It is only a matter of a few weeks now and the Roxy Spanish Theatre will be opening its luxurious portals to the citizens of Parramatta. It was…

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Quick Work Pictures for "The Sun"

The Sun · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 13

Quick work by "The Sun" enabled passengers who were involved in the accident to the Melbourne Express to see a photograph of the…

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Carrillo's Farewell at Criterion Theatre

Evening News · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 11

LEO CARRILLO will appear for the last time in Sydney at the Criterion to-night, which will mark the 142nd presentation of "Lombardi. Ltd." There will…

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After the Ball Motorist Fined £15

Evening News · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 11

GEORGE FREDERICK HOYLAND was fined £15, at Manly Court to-day, on a charge of having driven a motor car in Ashburner-street at 2 a.m., on…

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Granville Beaten Pipe Band Contest Highland Society's Successes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 5

Granville and District Pipe Band secured second place in the pipe band contest at the 62nd annual gathering of the Highland Society yesterday…

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Old Boys Christmas Cheer Dance £40 for Relief

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 5

Between 250 and 300 people attended the Christmas cheer dance of the Auburn Public School Old Boys' Union, which was held in the Town Hall recently…

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With Song and Dance. London Greets New Year. LONDON, Jan. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 10

London welcomed the New Year in the heartiest fashion. In spite of the great extension of facilities for indoor celebrations, immense crowds concentrated in Trafalgar…

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The Livery of the Pope In Ovals of Shifting Pen Pictures

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 23

With the emergence of Pius XI. from the alcove of seclusion into the highway of public affairs, through the Treaty of the Vatican, one comes…

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Byron Bay Convent School. Annual Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 38

The St. Finbar'a Convent School, Byron Bay, held a successful annual concert in the convent schoolroom on Friday, 13th ult., when an enjoyable programme was…

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Kyogle Convent School. Annuaul Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 38

The pupils of Kyogle Convent School held their annual concert on Wednesday night, 13th ult., in the hall of the School of Arts. A large and appreciative…

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