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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

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Apple in a Tennis Ball It Grew There oil by Itself

The World's News · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 28

THIS is the greatest story of an apple since William Tell. Jackie, a mongrel dog, is the hero, and the story is set in the orchard of…

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At the Pictures: Latest Talkies Reviewed By Iris Norton Dexter "Men Like These" well-handled British marine production... Sob-material of "The Sin of Madelon Claudet" ... "The Chance of a Night Time" poor British comedy

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 17

MADE with the co-operation of the British Admiralty, "Men Like These," which commenced a season at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday, is of tremendous interest to every…

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Church Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 6

To augment the funds of the Church of England Women's Guild, a dance was held in St. John s Hull, Girraween, on Saturday…

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Amusements. Band Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 6

The annual interstate band contest, organised by the Band Association of New South Wales, will be opened this evening at the Sports Ground, Moore Park…

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Weddings. MANSFIELD—BALL

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 17

St. Thomas' Church, Lewisham, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, 2nd inst, when Iris Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Ball, of…

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Another Success Caledonian Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 14

Evidence of the popularity of the Parramatta and District Caledonian Society's social functions was again shown in the large attendance at Carey's Hall,…

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Benefit Dance Guildford Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 16

Organised by Guildford Revels Tennis Club, a benefit dance for Mr. W. Naylor, who broke his hand while playing last week, attracted a large attendance on…

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Sports Club Cabramatta Dance Prizes Presented

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 7

A euchre party and dance in aid of Cabra-Vale Sports Club met with a good response on Monday. Held in the Town Hall, the function…

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Rally Round Many Entries for Band Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 5

THE most gratifying feature about the New South Wales Band Association's contests, which begin on the Sports Ground to-night, is that,…

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The Moving Pictures Protection Against Evil

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 21

THE new Federal Cabinet is considering the question of film censorship and it will shortly appoint new Censorship boards. The popularity of the…

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Band Contests Transport Act Keeps State Competitors Away

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 15

The 29th annual band championship carnival under the auspices of the Band Association of New South Wales will commence at the Sydney…

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Pictures for Perth. Exhibition of Australian Art

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 8

While annual exhibitions of Australian art have been held for many year in most of the States. Western Australia is coming into line with the others for the first time this…

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Sydney's First Long Run Theatre Closes

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 8

FIRST theatre in Sydney to present extended season attractions, the Crystal Palace, closes after to-night's performances…

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Mitchell Library. Pictures of Early Sydney. Acquired by Trustees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 8

A pair of small oil paintings of artistic [?] well as historic interest were recently ac[?] by the trustees of the Mitchell Library. [?] painter was George Edward Peacock[?] of whose…

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Bush Fires Destroy £30,000 Home-- --Tuning-up For The Band Carnival

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 28

RUINS OF £30,000 HOME of Mr. T. M. Burke, at Sassafras, Dandenong Ranges (Victoria), left, destroyed by bush fire. Right: Fire-fighters trying to beat out fire which destroyed the house. Centre: One of two…

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Sunday Concert Merrylands Relief Effort

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 7

A crowd that packed the Masonic Hall to capacity and overflowed into the street, enjoyed an excellent programme in aid of Merrylands A.L.P. Relief…

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For Unemployed Guildford Concert Great Success

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 7

A packed house enjoyed every item of a splendid concert programme to assist unemployed members of Guildford West A.L.P. on Tuesday…

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Muttama Farewells Father McCUSKER. Concert and Presentation

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 18

ON Wednesday week, the people of Muttama and district came along to the farewell evening to Rev. Father McCusker in such large numbers that…

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Band Performance

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

As you are aware, Cronulla’s own band has now been formed under the capable direction and instruction of Mr. R. L. Sands. It has been founded by several…

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Fairfield Band

The Biz · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 1

on Friday night last Fairfield Citizens' Band gave the fortnightly programme of music in the open-air. The selections were enjoyed by the…

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