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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Domremy College, Five Dock. Concert and Prize-giving

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 13

Monday, the 9th ult., was "break-up" day in the schools at the Presentation Convent, Domremy, Five Dock. The prize distribution took place in the junior school…

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Marist Brothers, Randwick. Annual Concert and Prize Distribution

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 18

The tenth annual concert of the Marist Brothers' College, Randwick, was held in the Doncaster Theatre, Kensington, before a capacity house on Friday, the 13th ult…

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St. Eugene's School, Wagga. Annual Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 31

St. Eugene's assembly hall at Mt. Erin Convent has been the scene of many musical triumphs by students of this historic girls' school. On Monday, 9th ult., the…

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Marist Brothers' High School, Lismore. Annual Concert and Prize Day

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 34

The continued advancement of the Marist Brothers' High School, both in standard and size, was emphasised at the annual concert and presentation of prizes in St…

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Christmas Concert Fine Programme by Girls of School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 11

The grounds of the Girls' Industrial School, Parramatta, were gay with twinkling colored lights on the evening of Friday, December 20, when the girls,…

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STRATHFIELD. Santa Sabina Concert

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 38

The concert given by the pupils of the Dominican Convent, Strathfield, on the 10th inst., was of an unusually high order. The vocal and instrumental items…

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Presentation Convent, Domremy, Five Dock. Concert and Prize-Giving

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 33

Monday, 9th December, was "breakup" day in the schools at the Presentation Convent, Domremy, Five Dock. The prizes were distributed in the junior hall…

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Scottish Concert. Songs and National Dances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 9

The New Year concert held by the Highland Society at the Town Hall last night wound up the Scottish celebrations worthily. The hall was filled by an audience which gave…

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Concert at Arncliffe

The Propeller · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 1

A successful concert and operetta, under the auspices of the R.S.S.I.L.A. (Arncliffe Sub-branch) was given to a large and enthusiastic audience in…

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Song Festival Success Highland Society's Concert

The Labor Daily · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 6

From the opening chorus, with its "To ane an' a' baith great an' sma', a hearty guid New "Year,'' to the traditional finale of "Auld Lang Syne."…

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Capitol Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 5

The cast of "After the Dance," which is part of to-day's new programme at the Capitol Theatre, includes N[?]ncy Carroll and Thelma Todd. Boris Karloff appear[?] in "The Black…

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Interstate Band Contests. Country Entries

The St George Call · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 5

The activity of the Citizens of Sydney Organising Committee on behalf of an improvement in the status of band music is reflected in the excellent…

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Old Man's Fatal Ball

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 5

Fatal injuries were received by Harry Davis, 61, of Carlisle Street. Ashfield, yesterday, when he slipped from the rung of a ladder while…

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Judaean League Farewell Ball

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 6

The members of the Victorian contingent who will be taking part in the 10th Interstate Sports Carnival at Sydney were tendered a brilliant "Farewell Ball" by…

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Motor Yachts Challenge to Sail Pen Pictures of Pittwater

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 3

Pittwater Regatta this year claimed a record entry of motor craft. While they made a brave and picturesque showing, besides providing the thrills…

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Penrith Band

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 6

Penrith bandsmen are practising assiduously for the contests three nights a week and on Sunday mornings. A visiting instrumentalist paid a glowing…

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Sunday Band Music

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

The Professional Musicians' Bands will play to-morrow as under: Victoria Park at 3.30 p.m.; conductor, W. Leggo. Hyde Park at 7.30 p.m.;…

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Dance at Luddenham

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 1

A dance will be held in the Progress Hall, Luddenham, next Saturday, 11th inst., in aid of the Luddenham Parents and Citizens' Association. Camden…

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Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

The Empire Theatre is showing "Bright Lights," with Joe E. Brown, and "Accent on Youth," with Herbert Marshall…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

Joe E. Brown will be seen in "Bright Lights," and Sylvia Sidney in "Accent on Youth," in to-day's programme at the Palace Theatre…

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