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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

5,034 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

N.s.w. Forces the Pace Big Hits Bradman's 1000 Runs Ball Seam Lifted Umpire Causes a Stir

The Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 10

Fighting hard to give New South Wales a chance of winning the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria, Don Bradman, on…

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At the Pictures "On Approval"

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 29

IN two productions Tom Walls, producer and head man of the British Dominion Films production "On Approval," has undeniably established himself as the most popular English…

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Amusements. Theatre of Youth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 6

"Sea Tales and Sea Chanties" will form part of the programme this evening at the Theatre of Youth. The entertainment will also include "The Old Sailor," by A. A. Milne; a quaint old Irish…

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The Military Band is Here to Stay

The World's News · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 19

ONLY recently has the military band become a (actor in Australian broadcasting, but its suecess, both in Melbourne and…

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Classic! Bradman and Bill Bat Beats Ball

The Sun · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 8

The cricket in the New .South Wales-Victoria match after the tea adjournment yesterday was thrilling, the batting being reminiscent of…

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Band Decision. Monday Night's Disturbance. Dr. Jenkins in Reply

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 12

Dr. Cyril Jenkins, adjudicator in the band contest, alluded in the course of a speech last night to the disturbance which arose over his decision in the A grade contest on…

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New Chance to Find the Ball and Cash

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 5

Join the rush to enter No. 7 of the "Find the Ball" competitions. NO. 6 closed last night with more entries than ever. Do not stay…

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Eye-ball Pierced in Smash Cyclist Badly Hurt

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 1

Three men were injured one seriously when the motor cycle and sidecar on which they were riding in Liverwool Road…

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No Blame for Angry Public Band Adjudicator Puts His Case

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

The hostile demonstration of sections Of the crowd at the close of the inter-State bands contest on Monday night has been deprecated…

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Union Band Preferred Music in Parks Big End Contract Many Our of Work

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 5

EVERY year an argument takes place in the City Council regarding the allocation of the money provided for band performances in city…

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New Chance to Find the Ball No. 6 Results to Be Announced

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 2

Here is another chance to "Find the Ball" and win rich reward. No. 6 competition closed last…

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Ups and Downs of Film Favorites in U.S.A. Talking Pictures Sound Knell of Many Old-timers

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 24

THE present season in America is so full of upsets and surprises in regard to the rise and fall of screen favorites, that…

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For Band Liverpool Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

To raise funds for Liverpool Band, a euchre party and dance was held in the local Town Hall on Monday. There was a large attendance…

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Kookaburra Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

Miss May Spring and Miss Doreen Smith acted as hostesses last night when the members of the Furlough House Younger Set entertained at the Golden Shower Cafe in honour…

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Members’ Dance

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 8

Tuesday, 3rd February. Financial members will be free, but unfinancial members and friends will be charged 1/-. Pay your…

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Liverpool Band Competition Success

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

A fair measure of success attended Liverpool Band's participation in the interstate band competition in Sydney. The band, which last year came 30…

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Home Ball News

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 2

The Home Ball Committee's first great event will be an American Afternoon Tea, to take place at the Montefiore Home on…

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Ball Smashes Jaw

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 20

GOULBURN, Thursday.--Struck by a cricket ball during a match at Golspie, William White, of Crook-well, had his jaw broken in two…

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Liverpool Dance Cricketers' Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

A dance in aid of Liverpool Cricket Club was held in the local Masonic Hall on Saturday. More than a hundred people were…

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Band Subsidy Reduced. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 10

The Lithgow Council has reduced its subsidy of £100 year to the State mine band to £20. Alderman Rickard protested against the reduction, and said that the band, which…

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