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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

5,920 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 250

Warwick Farm Dance

The Biz · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 7

Despite the oppressive weather, Lang's Hall was again crowded last Saturday night, parties from Purramatta, Ryde, Marrickville and…

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Penshurst Theatre

The Propeller · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 6

Norma Shearer in "A Free Soul" will be the special feature at the Penshurst Theatre on Saturday. This will be supported by Eddie Dowling in…

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Cronulla Band Players Wanted

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

The Cronulla Chamber of Commerce, after some eighteen months of investigation, have at last succeeded, despite many disappointment in establishing…

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DANCE and Birthday Party

The Biz · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 4

A dance in aid of the "Queen" competition for Smithfield Church of England was held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday last week. Mrs…

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Waratah Old-time Dance

The Biz · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 5

Livenpool Waratah Club held a most successful old-time dance in the Masonic Hall, Liverpool, on Wednesday night. Musk was supplied…

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Band Music in the Parks

The Propeller · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 7

The South Hurstville Band will render a programme of music at Carss Park, Blakchurst, next Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock…

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"Daddy Long Legs" Ball

The Biz · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 8

What promises to be one of the social events of the season is the "Daddy Long Legs" plain and fancy dress ball, in the Plaza Theatre," on…

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S.d.a. Club Dance

The Biz · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 4

On Tuesday, 12th inst., Smithfield Athletic Club held another of their successful dances. There was a good attendance. Mrs. Shiels' orchestra…

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Sutherland Theatre Coming Attractions

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 4

Specials for the following dates:— San., Jan. 23: “Waterloo Bridge” and Guilty Hands.” Tues. and Wed., Jan. 26 and 27: “Daddy…

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The Shearers' Dance A Wool-shed Sketch

The Land · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 16

SHEARING was over. The bleating of sheep, the yapping of dogs, the y whirr of machinery, and the clamour of men were stilled…

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At the Theatres. Quern's Theatre, Hurstville

The Propeller · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 6

The principal attraction at the Queen's Theatre, Hurstville, to-night will be John Boles and Lupe Valez in "Resurrection." The supporting…

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Big Crowd Pay Homage to Winners Tremendous Excitement at Marrickville Dance

Arrow · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 19

GLITTERING, gay and glamorous, last night was the night of nights. Sweet femininity, in all moods and classes, flocked to "The Arrow" Pyjama Girl Presentation Party, on the invitation of Miss…

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Band. Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 6

To-morrow the Motropolitan Band, under the baton of Mr. John Palmer, will play at the Taronga Zoological Park at 3 p.m…

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Roxy Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 6

The last two weeks of the pantomime "Cinderella" at the Roxy Theatre are announced, with Josie Melville in the name-part, and Byrl Walkley as the prince. Two performances of "Cinderella"…

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Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 6

The delightful fantasy "A Kiss for Cinderella." by Barrle, will be presented by the Independent Theatre organisation at the Savoy this evening It will be repeated next Saturday night and the…

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Capitol Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 6

A new artist Helen Hayes, who has won a notable reputation on the legitimate stage in New York, comes to the screen to-day at the Capitol Theatre in "The Sin of Madelon Claudet." a drama…

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Ball at Mulgoa

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

A ball in aid of Mulgoa Hall Renovation Fund will be held in the Mulgoa Hall on 5th February. Gent's tickets are 2/- and ladies' 1/6…

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Dance at Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 5

A successful dance and card party was held at the Church of England Girls' Grammar School, at Moss Vale, on Thursday night. The proceeds were in aid of Furlough House, the…

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Cars to the Pictures

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

Mr Bale's cars will leave Wan[?] at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday nights to convey passengers to Penrith for he pictures. The fare will be…

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State Newsreel Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 6

A fresh programme of news events, snown at the State Newsreel Theatre, includes pictures of the King and Queen arriving to open Parliament, the Australian skiff championship, a flight by…

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