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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

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Plaza Theatre— "Bought."

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

Constance Bennett plays a new role in "Bought, a drama now at the Plaza Theatre. Ben Lyon and Richard Bennett are also in the cast Bobby Jones is shown in the first of a series. "How I…

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Mt. Druitt Euchre and Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Mt. Druitt Hall this Saturday, 16th inst. Barrett's orchestra will supply the music…

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St. James Theatre— "Politics."

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

Marie Dressier and Polly Moran are a popular pair in the film. "Politics" which is winning continued success at the St James Theatre. Laurel and Hardy also excite much laughter yn "Beau…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

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

There will be matinee und evening performances of "Florodora" to-day at Her Majesty's Theatre. The revival of this favourite musical comedy of former years has been warmly greeted by playgoers,…

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Pen Pictures of Popular Preachers VI.—Two Great Evangelists

The Methodist · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

That remarkable Biblical word "Evangelist" has fallen into ill-favour with many Christian people, and can you wonder? It has been injured by illusage. As one of our most distinguished English…

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Beach Concerts at Bondi

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

Among proposals Waverley Council is considering, is one that the area about the bandstand at Bondi Beach be leased…

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Concert at Arts Club

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

A concert will be given at the Arts Club on Saturday evening next. Mr. Mischa Dobrinski (violinist) and Mr. David Craven (baritone), assisted by the Strad Concert Orchestra, conducted by Mr…

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Theatre Tickets Tree for Best Letters About the Talkies

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1932 · page 17

"SUSAN LENOX" and "Monkey Business" seem to go first among film critics this week. A feature of the letters is that most of them deal with personalities rather than with plays. The writer of each letter printed below will receive two good, seats at one performance of a leading Sydney picture…

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Our Australian Blacks Red Certificate to A. C. Pepper (16), 5 Park St. Arncliffe. Not Only Dance

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1932 · page 2

ONE of the most interesting customs of the Australian aboriginals is the ancient corroboree. At this celebrated ceremony the elders and warriors of the tribe…

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N.s.w. Band of Hope

The Labor Daily · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 5

Mr. W. H. Rose, and Mr, Ray Baldwin of the N.S.W. Band of Hope Council, will pay a visit to Newcastle and district this week in…

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"Happy Days." Revue at Roxy Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 4

Several well-known artists made their appearance in "Happy Days," the revue produced by Mr. Frank Neil at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday evening, and six new vaudeville…

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For Women Jubilee Dance. Claremont College

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 3

Founded on January 18, 1882, Claremont College yesterday celebrated its jubilee, and in honour of the occasion, the members of the Parents and Friends' Association and the Old…

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Rialto Theatre, Ryde

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

McCredie & Evans, Architects; Burt, Boulton and Haywood Ltd., Builders This theatre is featured in the January issue of "Building."…

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The Bridge Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 6

The run of "Hungarian Rhapsody" at the Bridge Theatre, near Circular Quay, will conclude this week. The Blue Angel, in which Marlene Dietrich and Emil Jannings appear, is announced…

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Prince Edward Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 6

The management of the Prince Edward Theatre announces wednesday, January 27, as the date for the new George Arliss picture, "Alexander Hamilton." The cast also includes Doris Kenyon. June…

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State Newsreel Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 6

The performance of Andrew Charlton, in brilliantly winning the 880 yards championship of the State at the Domain baths on Saturday, is shown in a picture at the State Newsr[?]el Theatre…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 6

The last nine nights of "Florodora" at Her Majesty s Theatre are announced by J. C. Williamson, Ltd. "The Merry Widow" is to be revived on January 30 for a brief season in which Miss…

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Andrew Charlton Sees Pictures of American Swimmers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 6

Andrew Charlton, whose victory in the 880 yards' swimming championship of the State on Saturday has aroused so much public attention was warmly greeted when he arrived…

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Lost Ball Fixing Guilt Mailey : Bradman and Householder

The Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 9

SOMEWHERE in a house near Callan Park is a cricket ball --a souvenir which any lover of the game would cherish…

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The Gardener Was Off the Line, But Ball Hit Him

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 21

SENATOR FOLL, of Queensland, has a hefty swing behind his effort to hit a golf ball into the next suburb…

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