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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Amusements. Theatre of Youth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

There will be performances at the Theatre of Youth every night this week. "Cottages and Castles," which will include some of the features of "Come to the Fair" and a group of poems…

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Band Contests. First Heat of "A" Grade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

Although Saturday nights audience at the Band Associations contest at the Sports Ground did not have to suffer the discomfort of the cold wind which had raged on Friday…

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Faults in Basses Criticisms In Band Contest

Evening News · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 5

COMPETITIONS in the annual championship meeting of the Band Association of New South Wales, were resumed to-day at the Australia Hall,…

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Not Afraid to Hit the Ball

The Labor Daily · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 8

"HEC." COURTENAY of the Woollahra Junior is not afraid to hit the ball. His 125 not out on Saturday was one…

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Law's Discordant Note in Band Contest Player's Sudden Arrest May Win Yet

Daily Pictorial · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 5

After remarkably good performances at the band contest, Townsville Railway Band faced disaster when one…

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"Topsy Turvy." At St. James Theatre. Many Clever Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

There are many clever features in the revue, "Topsy Turvy," produced at the St. James Theatre on Saturday. Some of the sketches which succeeded each other in rapid…

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Queen of the Surf Miss Bronte's Big Theatre Frolic Other Entertainments

The Labor Daily · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 7

ON Saturday night Miss Ellie Weston (Miss Bronte) held a successful "after theatre frolic" at Vrachnas Cafe, Elizabeth Street, which was…

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Maddocks Comes Back at Stewart Over That Bus Something About a Permit Police Band, Too

The Labor Daily · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 5

IN answers to a statement made in the Press by, Mr. F. Stewart, the well-known bus-proprietor, the Chairmen of the…

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Ready for the Round Ball Game Soccer Players Signing Up Club Members Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 5

ALREADY interest is keen in Northern Soccer, circles, and the 1931 season should commence with clubs well prepared…

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Dame Clara Butt. Australian Concert Tour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

The prospect that Dame Clara Butt, who is now in the East, would extend this tour to include Australia, was mentioned in the "Herald" last month; and now the definite…

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The Land and the producer Blue-stripe Pack Depreciates Our Wool Concerted Action to Eliminate Dyed Fibre Which Damages Fabrics

Daily Pictorial · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 14

Japan has joined in a definite protest against the use of the blue-striped wool-pack, which, spoils much of the manufactured article. The whole of the wool-growing and celling organisations…

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Band Contests. Townsville Wins "A" Grade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 10

The results of the "A" grade band competition, which were concluded last night at the Sports Ground, were as follows:- Townsville Railway Band (conductor, Mr…

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Best Band But Music Told Judge Explains

The Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 11

"Personally, I think that the crowd was quite justified in having their own opinion, and do not blame them in the least," said…

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Blakehurst A.L.P. Euchre Party and Dance

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 7

Blakehurst Branch, A.L.P held its fortnightly euchre party and dance in Progress Hall on Saturday January 24, when over 100 enthusiastic who…

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Band Test Ruction No Official Action Intended Decision Final

Evening News · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 6

IT is understood that no official action can be taken by the executive of the Band Association regarding the…

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Find the Ball and Mark the Money Spot

Daily Pictorial · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 5

Have you sent in your 'Find the Ball" entry yet? The competition will close to-day at 5 p.m., and the search for the winners will begin…

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Umpire Talks to Blackie Complaint About the Ball Cricket Scene

Evening News · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 5

A SENSATIONAL happening marred this afternoon's play in the Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket…

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Tumultuous Scene. Band Adjudicator Menaced. Police Escort Called In. Dissent From A Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 9

A tumultuous and highly discreditable scene last night marked the close of this year's band contests at the Sports Ground. The adjudicator (Dr. Cyril Jenkins) having given…

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Police Needed to Escort Band Adjudicator Crowd Was Incensed at Decision Losing Conductor to Rescue Townsville Wins

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 1

The announcement by Dr. Cyrill Jankins, the adjudicator, of the results of the A Grade Band Championship at the Shorts…

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Cricket Juniors.--No. 103 Left-hander and Flighty Krapp Is Mosman Hope With the Ball

Daily Pictorial · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 19

In G. Krapp, Mosman Club possesses a left-handed bowler and batsman who may rise high in grade ranks…

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