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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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Community Concert

The Propeller · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 5

At the Kookaburra community concert in the Hurstville Masonic Hall next Monday night Mr. Sid Haynes (2KY), community leader, and Auntie…

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Sacred Concert

The Biz · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 5

Guildford Unemployed Labor Workers held a sacred concert in the Regent Theatre on Sunday evening last. Mr. R. Ware was the stage manager, and Mr. R…

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Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

Manly Wharf: Sunday, 1.45 p.m., Metropolitan Band. Brighton-le-sands Beach rotunda; Sunday, 3p.m., Rockdale Municipal Band…

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National Military Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

The National Military Band, under captain Adkins will give a matinee performance preceding the concert in the Town Hall on February 3. Booking will open at Paling's and Nicholson's on…

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Sunday Band Music

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 4

De Groen's vice-regal concert band, assisted by Miss Norn Mack and Mr. R. A. Bartleman, will give a concert of popular music at…

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Sunday Band Music

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 5

The Metropolitan Band, conducted by Mr. Fred Philpott, wll play on the Manly Wharf, Circular Quay, to-morrow, at 1.45 p.m…

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Masonic Ball

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 2

The annual Masonic Ball was held in the Springwood Picture Theatre on Friday; 29th ult., when about 80 couples participated to the music of…

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Athletic Club Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 4

The Christmas dance in connection with the Penrith Athletic Club, which was held in the Dungowan Theatre, was attended by about 200 ladies and…

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Capitol Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

"The Bureau of Missing Persons." with Bette Davis, Lewis Stone, and Pat O'Brien, is being shown at the Capitol Theatre. The other picture features Marlon Nixon in "Pilgrimage."…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

There are new songs, dances, and pantomimic burlesques in Jim Gerald's merry snow, "Joy Bells and Happy Hours," at the Tivoll Theatre. There are afternoon and evening performances…

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State Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

At the State Theatre Janet Gaynor is being featured in "Paddy the Next Best Thing," and the supporting film is "Stick Pin."…

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Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

"Double Harness" with Ann Harding and Willlam Powell, is the principal attraction at the Empire Theatre to-day. The British comedy, "It's a Boy," may also be seen…

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Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

The Independent Theatre production of "Peter Pan" will recommence a season of Saturday night performances on January 13. A children's matinee will be given on Anniversary Day, January 26. The…

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Lyric Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

The principal attraction at the Lyric Theatre is "Broadway to Hollywood." in which the star actors are Alice Brady and Jimmy Durante. Bette Davis also appears in "Ex Lady."…

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Mayfair Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

The British film, "Love on Wheels," in which Jack Hulbert and Gordon Harker take the leading parts, is having a popular run at the Mayfair Theatre. "Wings Over Africa" and "Larwood's…

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Regent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

There is a popular cast, including Richard Dix and Madge Evans in "Day of Reckoning," which will be shown at the Regent Theatre to-day "Disgraced," in which Helen Twelvetrees and Adrienne…

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Arcadia Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

A concert in aid of the Nurses' Welfare Club will be held in the Arcadia Theatre, 303 Pitt-street, tomorrow evening, commencing at 8.15 o'clock. The artists include Misses J. McCormick (soprano),…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

Stanley Lupino and Thelma Todd take the leading rolos in "You Made Mc Love You," a romantic story, which is being screened at the Lyceum Theatre. Ben Lyon and Sally Eilers appear in…

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Repertory Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

To-night at the Repertory Theatre, Scott Alexander will present a powerful set of the original French grand guignol plays, including the four plays new to Sydney audiences, "Fingerprints,"…

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Plaza Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

At the Plaza Theatre "Jennie Gerhardt," with Sylvia Sidney in the leading role, is being presented. "Counsel's Opinion," a British production, is also on the programme…

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