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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

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New Ball Success

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 3

HARRY THEAK captured two wickets with the second new ball for N.S.W. in Victoria's second inning…

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Band Contest. a Grade. Won by Hamilton Citizens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 12

Hamilton Citizens' Band won the A grade contest last night at the Sports Ground, with 197 points, Bondi Beach Concert Band taking second place with 194 points, and the 55th…

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Oom-pah! What Is A Brass Band?

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 4

WHEREVER there are feet to keep time with music, brass bands will be the favorites of the…

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Hamilton's Victory Enthusiasm at Band Contest Judge's Fine Tribute

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 6

NEVER has there been a greater demonstration of enthusiasm at a band contest in New South Wales than when…

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Anniversary Day. Pictures of Old Sydney. Aerial View of the Bridge. "Sydney Mail" Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 10

Pictures of old Sydney always appeal to most people, and apropos the one hundred and forty-fourth anniversary of the foundation of Australia, the "Sydney Mail" this week…

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The Royal and Ancient Game in Review a Standard Ball U.S.A. Experiments Irritate English Attitude

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 21

IT is stated on what appears to be good authority, that the R. nnd A. Club, St. Andrew's, does not propose to niako any alteration in the size, of…

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At the Pictures "Keepers of Youth" unusual British story. Will Rogers amusing but tiresome in "Ambassador Bill." ... Bitter humour in "Left-over Ladies."

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 19

IT has been frequently regretted that British productions in this country are usually more drastically censored and cut than those of other countries. Impulsive faith in the…

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Patsy's Concertina; Will Bring It to Australia

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 19

SINCE Patsy Hendren gave up playing Soccer football in the winter to keep fit for the next cricket season, he has taken on a…

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Talking Pictures

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 8

PARAMOUNT will shortly start "Dance Palace," a musical story of life in dance halls. Heading the cost will be Miriam Hopkins. Jack…

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Organdie Dance Frock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 4

Mauve organdie is used for this summer dance frock, which features a deep, tucked bertha. A violet velvet girdle finished with a cluster of violets at the waist-line…

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Westmead Band Wins D Grade Competition

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 25

At the opening of the N.S.W. Band Association's contest at Sydney Sports Ground last week, Westmead Boys' Home had its first win in the contest for…

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Old-time Dance All Saints' Bellringers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 11

There was a marked improvement in the attendance at Saturday's old-time weekly dance at All Saints' Memorial Hall, Parramatta North…

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Old and New Park Hill P.A. Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 2

Both old-time and jazz featured on the programme at the Park Hill Progress Association's dance n the Excelsior Hall on Saturday…

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Small Feet But He Can Hit The Ball

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 13

With feet so small thai coach George Garnsey had to have a pair of boots made specially to fit his feet, Mervyn Wark, the…

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Two Pictures Of The War Double Bill at The Haymarket Bill Boyd's Return

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 8

HAYMARKET: "Worldly Goods," with James Kirkwood, Merna Kennedy. Shannon Days "Beyond Victory," with Bill Boyd, Lew Cody,…

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Mlle. Mores. Second Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 10

Conditions were adverse last evening for the violin recital given by the distinguished French violinist, M[?]le. Francoise Mores, at the Conservatorium. The sultry heat of the…

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Warwick Farm Dance

The Biz · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

Another big crowd attended Lang's Hall, Warwick Farm, last Saturday night. An added attraction was Prof. Neimam's "turn" in the mysterious…

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Penshurst Theatre

The Propeller · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 7

Ralph Lynn in "Tons of Money" will be screened at the Penshurst Theatre on Saturday and Monday, supported by Richard Arlen in "The…

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Montepiore Home Ball

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

Wednesday night's Home Ball meeting at the Monteflore Home, was largely attended by enthusiastic workers for the 1932 Home Ball. Mrs. Harry Lesnie…

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Cabra Sports Club Dance

The Biz · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

The Cabra Sports Club dance, last monday night drew a crowded house at Cabra-Vale Town Hall despite the oppressive weather. An…

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