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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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APPRECIATED A.B.C. Military Band Concert

The Sun · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 6

A successful season of concerts given by the Australian Broadcasting Commission Military Band, under the conductorship of Captain H…

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A.B.C. Military Band. Third and Final Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

The Town Hall was again filled with an intensely interested audience on Saturday night, when the third and final concert of the A.B.C. Military Band was given. Captain H…

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The Theatre. Year of Depression

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

The year 1933 cannot be looked back on with much enthusiasm as a period in the history of the Sydney stage. In the matter of quality, the J. C. Williamson productions…

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New Tivoli Theatre. Popular Holiday Programme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

The fact that Mr. Jim Gerald's holiday production, "Joybells and Happy Hours," is being continued this week has not had any effect on the houses at the New Tivoli Theatre. On…

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Cricketer Dies Struck on Forehead by Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 5

After a strenuous fight by doctors, Henry Baker, 25, McIntosh Street, Mascot, who was struck on the forehead by a cricket ball while playing…

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All Through the Night Ball Seven Hundred Dancers

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 9

The seven hundred dancers at the "All Through the Night" ball, held at Nock and Kirby's…

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A.b.c. Band's' Farewell Overflow Crowd at Town Hall

The Labor Daily · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 4

Oh, it's "Tommy this" and "Tom my that," And "Tommy, run away," But it's, "Thank you, Captain…

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Quota for Films Is Criticised Government Plan Not Received Favorably Poor Pictures

The Labor Daily · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 5

THE State Government's suggestion that a quota system would encourage the growth of the, Australian film-making industry has not…

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For Women Bright Scenes. Welcome to New Year. "All Through the Night" Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 3

Dullness was forbidden at the "All Through the Night" ball at the Pompadour, which commenced at 11.30 last night and concluded in the small hours this morning. One novelty…

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Old Year Farewelled And 1934 Welcomed 1000 At "Hollywood Party" Dance Interpretation & Bright Cabaret Numbers A Good Cause

The Labor Daily · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 7

THE fading of the Old Year and the approach of a vigorous, young 1934 Were interpreted in a dance given by Mr. R. Fievill at the…

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Sword Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 5

AN ART that demands skill found a fine exponent in this lassie yesterday at the Highland Gathering at the Showground…

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Cricket Club's Dance Queanbeyan

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 6

Queanbeyan Cricket Club hold a successful dance in St. George's Hall. Over 200 persons attended. Dancing went on until 2 a.m., and the takings…

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Scottish Concert. a National Programme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 11

Scottish national sentiment saturated the Town Hall last night when the Highland Society held its annual New Year concert To true Scots, New Year's Day is of great…

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Royal Concert Party London

The Sun · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 1

The Prince of Wales contributed bagpipe music at a concert at Sandringham and Prince George accompanied him on the piano. The Prince…

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A.B.C. Military Band

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 20

HIGH praise is due to the new A.B.C. Military Band, which gave three most successful concerts at the Town Hall under the direction of Captain Adkins. The personnel of the band has been recruited from the best…

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Scope of Inquiry Film Men Want To Know Theatre Plans

The Sun · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 8

WHEN the inquiry into the film industry was resumed to-day, Mr. M. McIntyre, for…

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The Harvest. Magnificent Pictures. the Riddle of the Saar. "Sydney Mail" Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 10

Twelve pages of the current issue of the "Sydney Mail" are devoted to pictures of the harvest in New South Wales, and this special feature includes many magnificent…

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At the Pictures With Some Musical and Dramatic Notes The Latest Talkies

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 20

THE St. James Theatre is presenting Marie Dressier in "MY SWEETHEART." This saccharine title conceals a play, "The Late Christopher Bean," which has recently been winning…

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Film Inquiry. Alleged Combine. Mr. D. N. Martin's Evidence Leasing of a Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 12

A witness at the State Government inquiry into the film industry, which was opened by Mr. F. W. Marks yesterday, said that the film business in Australia was gripped by ona of…

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Quakers Hill Band Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 13

The Quakers Hill district Band held Its annual Xmas dance on Friday, December 22, The Xmas hamper was won by Mr…

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