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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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The Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 11

In the first performance of "Michael and Mary" by the Independent Theatre forces at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday night, the cast will include Miss Marie Rosenfeld, Miss Erna Living, Miss…

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Prince Edward Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 11

A change of programme is announced for the Prince Edward Theatre next Wednesday night, when "Tom Sawyer" will be succeeded by "Animal Crackers," a farce in which the four Marx Brothers…

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Theatre of Youth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 11

The Christmas programme at the Theatre of Youth, Young-street, has gained so much public support that a matinee is announced tor next Saturday, at 3 p.m…

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Cheques For Keen Eyes! "Pic." Ball Is Elusive Pin-point Decides Big Tussle

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 5

AS you field the "Pic's" lost ball in the photo on this page, a pinpoint accuracy in marking it may win you fine prizes against…

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For Band Liverpool Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 12

To raise funds for" Liverpool Band, a dance was held at Luddenhan on New Year's Eve. About 150 were prevent…

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Caledonian Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

The monthly dance of the Parramatta and District Caledonian Society was held in the town hall on Saturday. Messrs. Emmett and Piggott supplied…

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Theatre Party

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

A Theatre Party will be held at the Regent Theatre on Saturday evening, 10th January. Phone Hon. Secretary, FW…

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All-night Dance Liverpool Cricketers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 12

An all-night dance to raise funds for the local cricket club was held in Liverpool Town Hall on New Year's Eve. More than 300 people were present. It…

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Bellringers' Dance New Year's Eve

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 11

The Memorial Hall, Elizabeth-street Parramatta, was beautifully decorated with large floral bells, streamers and palms on the occasion of the New Year's…

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Amusements. St. James Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

Mr. Ernest C. Rolls announces the last-nights of "Puss in Boots," the pantomime now at the St, James Theatre. It is to be succeeded by "Topsy Turvey," a revue which proved very successlul in…

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Rivoli Revels New Year's Eve Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 13

The biggest Jazz carnival ever held in Parramatta was staged at the Rivoli Dance Palals on New Year's Eve. Approximately 800 devotees of…

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Mr. Pratts Pictures. Exhibition in Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 8

Clear, definite and very sure drasughismanship; intense sympathy with rural scenery. and a faculty for expressing atmospheric quality in mellow yet dellcate style are the…

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Tip Toppers Welcome Dance to Interstate Visitors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

To welcome and entertain the interstate visitors, competing in the Jewish Sports Carnival the Tip Toppers gave a most…

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Ryde Blaze Theatre Destroyed £12,000 DAMAGE

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

One of the worst fire in the history of Ryde occurred in the early hours of New Year's Eve, when the Ritz Theatre, on the Great North-road, was burned out…

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St. Brigid's Convent, Rockhampton. Breaktng-up Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 45

The breaking-up and distribution of prizes to the music pupils took place at St. Brigid's Convent, Rockhampton, recently. The Rev. Father Dolan…

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Presentation Convent Domremy. Annual Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 19

The annual concert this year was held in St. Joan of Are's Hall, Haberfield, and the attendance constituted a record. The items, well-chosen and perfectly performed…

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Field That Ball, and Make a Good Return Before Next Monday Skill May Gather the Prize That Is Offered Money Is In Field For Keen Eye and Judgment Every Picture Tells Story

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

Flash in and field the ball in the "Pictorial's" thrilling competition. You may pick it up, and there is money for keen fielding. Take a cue from the truism that "every picture tells a…

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Life's Pictures

The Propeller · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

There are pictures which remind us, As we pass along through life, Of the sadness and the gladness, In this murky vale of strife…

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Band of Hope

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

BAND OF HOPE teams resume to-morrow, after the Christmas vacation. In the morning Paddington and Bondi Junction begin what should be a…

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Protestant Alliance Dance

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

Guildford Protesant Alliance held a social in the Masonic Hall on Monday night, and so great was the crowd that there was scarcely dancing…

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