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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Capitol Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

The new programme at the Capitol Theatre today will comprisr Charlie Chan's Secret with Warner Oland playing the part of Chan, as usual and "Hi, Gauchol" a film of adventure in the…

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Cameo Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

"A Wicked Woman," which will be shown at the Cameo Theatre to-day, presents Mady Christians, a German actress. At the same time Jean Harlow's film, "Reckless," will be revived…

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Senior Members Purim Dance

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

Senior members of the Maccabean Institute are specially invited to be the guests of the President and Council at a Purim dance to be held in the Hall…

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Final Of Dance Championship

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 12

THE final of the open dance championship, which took place at Jack Keating's Studios, was decided by popular vote as follows: -- Mr. E…

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First Pictures Of Test

The Sun · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

First pictures in Sydney of the First Test at Durban-- At left is Oldfield, jumping for a high return. The batsman is Siedle. Below is the South African captain, Wade, hitting out to Grimmett. Note the fieldsmen clustered around the wicket…

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New Hurstville Theatre

The St George Call · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

Plans have been submitted to the Hurstville Council for the conversion of the existing disused Illawarra Markets, at the corner of Dora and…

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Amusements. Hoyts Plaza Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

To-day Hoyts Plaza presents a screen version of Gene Stratton Porter's novel, "Freckles" in which Tom Brown, Carol stone, and Virginia Weidier enact the principal characters. The programme will…

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Cabra-Vale Band Modified Request to Council

The Biz · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 4

on Tuesday night Cabra-Vale and District Municipal Band submitted to the council a [?] request for the purchase of new instruments and uniforms…

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To Aid Family Benefit Theatre Night

The Sun · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 10

The fund to assist the family of the late Mr. Z. Sohier, who was killed by lightning last Friday at Maroota, should be considerably…

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18-Footers Strong Band "Orthodox" Queensland Boats Here Soon

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

Although measurement qualification has definitely excluded the Queensland and Australian "dinghy" type 18-footer champion Vision, from the blue-ribbon event in…

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Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 12

Observator; Park Sunday 8.30 p. m., Professional Musicians' Band (A. Tremain). Manly wharf, Circular Quay: Sunday, 1.45 p. m., B division Metropolitan Band (J. Palmer)…

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Interstate Band Contests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 12

Thirty-live motor cms, with colours flying, will accompany the Granvillc Boys' Band to the Juvenile band competition at the Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday, January 25. "The Granville…

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Juvenile Band Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 7

Thirty-five cars with colors flying will accompany Granville Boys' Band to the juvenile band competition at Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday,…

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Sunday Band Music

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 10

The Metropolitan Band, A and B divisions, will play to-morrow afternoon on the Manly Wharf and at Taronga Zoological Park…

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The Melrose Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 4

A dance will be held in The Me[?]rose, Emu Plains, next Saturday, 25th Inst. Pear's orchestra will supply the music. Free bus from Penrith…

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Dance and Euchre

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 4

A dance and euchre party will be held at Mt. Druitt this Saturday, 18th inst, under the auspices of the Advancement Club…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 12

Mailon Davies and Dick Powell play the title roles in '"Page Miss Glory," showing to-day at the Palace Theatre. The second film is "The Pay Off," featuring James Dunn and Claire Dodd…

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Mayfair Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 12

At the Mayfair Theatre, the chief attraction is "Marry the Girl," with Sonnie Hale, Winifred Shotter. Hugh Wakefield, and Judy Kelly. The supporting film is "Vintage Wine," featuring…

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Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 12

The Empire Theatre is showing "Two for Tonight" and "Page Miss Glory." The former features Bing Crosby and Joan Bennett. In the latter film the title roles are filled by Marion Davies and…

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Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 12

The first performance of Street Scene the Pulltrer prize play by the American playwright Elmer Rice wilf be presented at the Savoy Theatre to night under the direction of Dorls Fitto. The…

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