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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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State Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

"Paddy the Next Best Thing." with Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter, will continue its successful run at the State Theatre, with "Stick Pin" as the second film…

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Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

New songs and bright humour make Gr[?]c[?] Field's task easy in "This Week of Gracce." which is showing at the Empire Theatre again this week. The second picture features Claudette Colbert in…

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Mayfair Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

"Love on Wheels." with Jack Hulbert as chief laugh-maker, is entering its last few days at the Mayfair Theatre, and will give way on Wednesday to another British comedy—"Just My Luck," with…

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Empress Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

"The Squatt[?]r's Daughter," an Australian film, with Miss Jocelyn Howarth in the lead, is the principal attraction this week at the Empress Theatre. It is supported by "Olsen's Big Moment."…

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Scouts Euchre and Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 4

Mt. Druitt and Colyton Boy Scouts will hold a euchre party and dance in the Mt. Druitt Hall on Saturday, 20th inst. The Silver Star Orchestra will…

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St. James Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

"Her Sweetheart." which features Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore, at the St. James' Theatre will give way to Joan Crawford and Clark Gable in "Dancing Lady" next Wednesday…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

The last six nights of "The Student Prince." which is charming audiences at the Theatre Royal, are announced, as is also the advent of "The Dubarry," which will take its place. Miss Sylvia…

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Prince Edward Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

Marlene Dietrich Brian Aherne. Alison Skipworth and Lionel Atwill are cast together in "Song of Songs" at the Prince Edward Theatre, where also is showing the Paramount film. "Too Much…

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New Idea for Dance Organisers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 4

DANCE organisers will soon be racking their brains for new ideas for entertainments, as soon as the "silly season" is over…

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Regent Theatre—clara Bow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

Read-beaded Clara Bow takes the lead in "Hoopla." the Regent Theatre's new attraction, which is supported by "The Big Brain" (George E. Stone, Phillips Holmes, and Fay Wra[?])…

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Talkie Features Nepean Theatre News

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 7

"KISS ME AGAIN" Just such another picture as the wonderful "Viennese Nights," having colour, music, and beautiful songs,…

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MUSIC And Drama Captain Adkins' Band G.B.S.'s PLAY

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 9

WHEN Captain Adkins gives his series of concerts at the Town Hall at the end of the…

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New Theatre. Company to Apply for Licence. Release From Undertaking

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 15

Following a development at the film inquiry yesterday, it was announced that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer intend to apply to the Government shortly for a licence to erect a new…

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Hornibrook Failed with Everything in His Favor Lengthy Trial But Qld. on Top Oxenham Does Big Damage with Ball Cook 40 N.o

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 2

BRISBANE, Friday.--Great interest was taken in Hornibrook's appearance for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield…

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Sunday Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 10

A concert will be held at the Arcadia Theatre at 8.15 to-morrow night, in aid of the Nurses' Welfare Club. The artists will be Miss Rae Fury (soprano), Miss J Waddell (contralto), Miss Emma…

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His Reply Kingston On Concert Losses

The Sun · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 3

In a letter to the editor of "The Sun," Mr. Claude Kingston, concert director for Messrs. J. and N. Tait, says that the broadcast talk on…

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Dance Lady!

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1934 · page 18

TT'S a good idea to have your bag match your belt if you can manage it. Overseas they are bought in sets, a fashion that's growing…

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Actor's Pictures

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1934 · page 15

Mr. Bert Gilbert, the English comedian, who will be remembered in the old J. C. Williamson days, is in ill-health as the result of a serious motor…

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Picture Theatre Plan

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1934 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Saturday. -- It is likely that Melbourne will have another big picture theatre. Negotiations are in progress…

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Band Contests State Championships at Sports Ground

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1934 · page 47

The 31st annual championships organised by the Band Association of N.S.W. will be held at the Sports Ground on January 26, 27 and 28…

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