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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Tennis Strike a "Fizzle" Jobless Ball Boys' Plans Astray

Daily Pictorial · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 7

Country Week tennis players, at the Rushcutters' Bay carnival, were given a shock yesterday, when about 15 of the youthful…

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New Zealand Starts Ball Rolling Next Week Yearling Sales Record Yarding For the Dominion How Will the Sales Go?

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 8

HOW will the sale of yearlings be affected by the 10 per cent tax on winning bets and other considerations? THIS is the question agitating the minds of breeders throughout Australasia…

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Band Contests

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

Great interest is brine taken in the forthcoming band contests at the Sports Ground, Dr. Cyril Jenkins, the English Judge, who recently…

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Whoopee Ball

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 10

Mrs. Harold Vale and Mrs. Elleen Terry represented the senior committee of the Whoopee Ball at a meeting of the younger set held at the Hotel…

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Amusements. St. James' Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 10

Mr. Ernest C. Rolis announces that in response to many requests, he has decided to extend for seven days the run of "Puss in Boots," the pantomime at the St. James' Theatre. This means that…

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New Ball Hunt Is on the Way

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

No. 5 "Find the Ball" Competition closed on Monday, and the winners will be announced in next "Sunday Pictorial," and again on Monday…

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HOME and Housecraft How to Choose Your Pictures

The World's News · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 14

TO-DAY, pictures for the average home are chosen primarily for their decorative value; just how well their coloring, size, shape, and…

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The WORLD of Women Hear About the Moochi Zulu Dance Will Be Favorite

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 16

There is nothing like a little anticipation--at any rate, when it comes to dancing. Admittedly foamy tipped…

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At the Pictures Latest Talkies Reviewed by Iris Norton Dexter Laughing With Eddie

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 29

HAVING seen "Whoopee," the United Artists excellent comedy showing at the State Theatre, three times, and being almost sure to see it a fourth if the opportunity presents itself, we…

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Excited Throngs Field Lost Ball Daily Idle Moments Can Be Made Highly Profitable

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 5

Have you ever been one of the excited throng fielding the lost ball in the "Pictorial's" intriguing contest ? If hot, be one to-day. Good prizes are an inducement! NO. 6 COMPETITION is…

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Moonlight Dance

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 21

Invitations are out for a Moonlight Dance, organised by the junior committee of the Christian Brothers' Old Boys' Union, to be held on board the S.S…

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Cabaret Dance and Card Evening

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 8

Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure a most enjoyable evening to all who attend the Maccabean Hall next…

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"Sea Wolf" At Regent Theatre

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 7

MILTON SILLS, whose swashbuckling, superhuman roles have won him fame on the screen, presents the Sea Wolf." the famous Jack London…

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Band of Hope Club Rooms Visitor Is Impressed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 7

A PROMINENT social worker from another State recently visited the club room and social centre…

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Charity Ball a Huge Success Melbourne News

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

The Ball held at the Ormond Hall, South Yarra, on Saturday evening of last month proved a complete success…

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Cheque for £125 Hus-band: Wife On Theft Charge

Evening News · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 7

DONALD CORDON, or Glynn. 28. laboter and his wife. have Margaret Glynn, 23. were committed for trial from the Central Court to-day…

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Pastel Toned Decorations Mosman Dance in Honor of Bride-Elect

Evening News · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

THE [?] favour colors in pastel tons of pink, blue, [?] and green, were used in the [?] rates scheme of a delightful dance given be…

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Intense Interest in Sixth Hunt for Ball Is Your Skill Able to Find Out Where the Batsman Placed This One?

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 5

More and more readers are becoming "Find the Ball" enthusiasts. See how you compare in skill with those who have already entered. This is the sixth competition in the "Pictorial's"…

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St. Francis' School, Hughenden. Large Audience Applauds Annual Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 40

The annual concert of St. Francis' School, Hughenden, took place in the school hall on the evening of the 8th ult. There was an enthusiastic and appreciative…

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Good Result Concert at Merrylands

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 4

The Boomerang Minstrel troupe are to be complimented on the entertainment given recently in aid of the funds of the Toongabbie School of Arts. The…

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