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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

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Penshurst Theatre

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

George O'Brien in "The Seas Beneath" will be the principal attraction at the Penshurst Theatre on New Year's Day (afternoon and night). The…

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Black Opal Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 2

A child dressed as the spirit of the New Year led the orchestra into 1932, playing "Happy Days," at the Black Opal Ball, which took place last night at David Jones' in aid of the…

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Butler Ball. for Community Hospital

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Butler, the well-known aviator, was the guest of honour at the Butler Ball, held at Mark Foy's ballroom last night, to raise funds for the endowment of a ward…

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At the Theatres. Queen's Theatre, Hurstville

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

The principal attraction at the Queen's Theatre, Hurstville, on December 31 and January 1 will be Eddie Dowling in "Honeymoon Lane,"…

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For Women New Year Festivity. Ball at Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 2

One of the largest dances held last night to usher in the New Year was the Janet Gaynor Ball at the Town Hall, where more than eight hundred guests assembled to greet 1932. The…

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Pyjama Girl Dance on January 13 400 Invitations to Be Sent Out Pyjamas Will Be Worn Cheques Presented Same Evening

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 23

Everyone is nice to pretty girls and popular girls. Its an axiom, a self-evident truth. Miss Gladys Cockling, now Mrs. Harry Stone, is our particular instance. No sooner was it announced in "The Arrow" that a dance was to be…

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Community Singing Concert

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

Once more community singing will hold sway at the Rockdale Town Hall on Monday, January 4th, when that over popular comedian, Charles…

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Newsreel Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

A fresh programme of Australian and oversea gazettes will be shown at the State Newsreel Theatre to-day, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. New Items depicting current local events will be added daily…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

The Christmas pantomime. "The House that Jack Built," will be staged to-day at the Criterion Theatre, in the afternoon and evening. In the cast are Josephine Trix (principal boy), Nell Taylor…

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The Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

"A Kiss for Cinderella," the Barrie comedy will be repeated at the Savoy Theatre, Bllgh-street, to-night, its fifth consecutive Saturday. The cast includes Grace Hart, Hawdon Wilson, Alfred Race,…

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Roxy Theatre.—"cinderella."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

Three performances of the pantomime "Cinderella" are given daily at the Roxy Theatre, beginning at 11, 2.30, and 8. Josle Melville plays the name part, and Byrl Wakley is the prince. The…

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New Picture Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

The Bridge Theatre, in Lower George-street, opposite Circular Quay, was opened last night, when a crowded audience enjoyed an attractive programme of pictures. The feature of the…

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New Sydney Repertory Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

The New Sydney Repertory Society will perform the comedy, "On the Doorstep," at St. James's Hall to-day, at 2.30 and 8 p.m. Coming attractions include further sets or Grand Gu[?]gnol plays, a…

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St. James Theatre.—"politics."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

Marie Dressier and Polly Moran give amusing performances in the leading roles of the amusing "Politics," which is having a very successful run at the St. James Theatre. A short comedy. "Beau…

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Figures Show How Pictures Have Improved

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 9

"SMITH'S" famous grading system for the review of films has finished its second year. An analysis of the crop for 1931 offers some interesting contrasts with the figures for the preceding year. SINCE the…

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Art Theatre the Bridge Reopened

The Sun · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

Nothing could have been more encouraging for the honorary organiser of the Royal Prince Alfred Auxiliary, Mrs. William Epps, than the opening…

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Prince Edward Theatre.—"my Sin."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

The last three days of the drama "My Sin," with Tullulah Bankhead and Frederic March are announced at this theatre. On Wednesday "Monkey Business," a comedy in which the leading parts will…

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"Cinderella" At The Roxy Theatre Charming Pantomime

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 7

HEADING a list of stars, Josle Melville is playing the leading role in "Cinderella," charming pantomime at the…

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Pen Pictures of Popular Preachers IV.—Rev. William Arthur, M.A.

The Methodist · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

Away back in the early sixties the name of William Arthur was one to conjure with among the Methodists of England. Exactly why so would be a question difficult to answer. Probably the unique…

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Through Smith's Private Projector Silent Pictures Versus Talkies Round Two.... Box On!

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 8

EVERYBODY is entitled to his own opinion, but "Trevdee's" plea for the "Good Old Silent Pictures" ("S.W.," 1912'31) contains such sweeping and idiotic statements that I, for one, cannot let them pass without a protest. "TREVDEE" asserts, (a) that "to[?]…

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