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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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Farewell Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 4

The presentation of trophies to the Ajax team fron Victoria, which has been competing with members of the Maccabean Institute in every branch of sport, took place at a…

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Fire Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

SITTING by the fire one night I discovered wonderful things. In the centre was a castle surrounded by a lovely garden, with beautiful red…

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Sunday Band Music

The Propeller · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 4

The Illawarra Brass Band, South Hurstville, will render a programme of music at the Oatley Pleasure Grounds next Sunday afternoon…

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Hurstville Falcons' Dance

The Propeller · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

The December dance of the Hurstville Falcons' Model Aero Club was held last Saturday evening in the Masonic Hall, Hurstville. It proved to…

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Australia Dinner Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 12

THERE was a record crowd of diners and dancers, including many well-known country folk, at the Thursday night dinner dance at the…

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Sutherland Theatre

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 3

This Saturday, Bebe Daniels in “The Song You Gave Me,” and Lionel Barrymore in “The Strangers Return.” Next Wednesday,…

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Cabba-vale District Band

The Biz · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 4

Cabra-Vale District Band have been able to secure Miss Beryl Selwood, aged 11 years, daughter of Mr. P. Selwood, for its next concert, on Sunday, January 14…

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"Last of Season" Dance

The Biz · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

The Regent Serenaders' new orchestra held a very successful dance in Fairfield West Hall last Saturday, over 160 attending. Mr. Bert Yearsly acted as M.C. A…

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Regent Theatre Items

The Biz · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 7

Satisfaction is guaranteed to patrons with Fridays and Saturday's programme, when "I Cover the Waterfront," and "Turn Back the Clock" will be screened…

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Queen's Theatre, Hurstville

The Propeller · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 8

At the Queen's Theatre, Hurstville, tonight Les Shipp's Vaudeville Company will again present a new programme. On Saturday, at all sessions,…

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Cronulla Theatre

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

England is well represented in Paramount’s “Gambling Ship.” Gary Grant, who plays the role of Ace Corbin, the owner of a gambling…

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Amusements. Capitol Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 4

To-day's new programme at the Capitol Theatre will include "Pilgrimage," a film dealing with the war and some of its consequences; and "Bureau of Missing Persons," in which Bette Davis and…

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Paramount Theatre, Mortdale

The Propeller · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 8

Eddic Cantor in "The Kid from Spain" will be screened at the Paramount Theatre, Mortdale, on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. The added…

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Auburn's New Theatre

The Biz · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 4

"We are not in a financial position to engage in any kind of frivolity," said the Mayor of Auburn (Ald. Cheetham), at the meeting of the council, when a…

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Picture Theatres. Penshurst Theatre

The Propeller · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 8

At the Penshurst Theatre on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, Robert Montgomery and Helen Hayes will be seen in "Another Language." In…

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One New Theatre Since 1930

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 9

ONLY one theatre had been built in Sydney since the introduction of sound films in 1930, said Mr. Nathaniel B…

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Revue and Dance at St. John's Park

The Biz · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 4

The revue and dance went off very well at the School of Arts, St. John's Park, on Boxing night. All the players took their parts splendidly. In "Fun in…

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Starting New Year Gaily HOGMANAY & New Year Dance

The Biz · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

Church-street, Parramatta, at 11 p.m. on Sunday evening, was a huge fashion parade. Smart evening gowns struck an unusually bright note. They were the…

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Film Inquiry. New Theatre Projects. Reasons Advanced

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 10

Among the statements submitted at yesterday's sitting of the State Government's inquiry into the film industry was one by Mr. Nathaniel Bernard Freeman, managing…

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Town Hall Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 10

The Town Hall was crowded last night when Station 2GB organised a radio revel. The programme was begun by com[?]unity singing, led by Uncle George, and a parade…

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