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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "FURY"

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

This picture, which stars Spencer Tracy and Sylvia' Sidney, is specially recommended to local picture fans, and the Nepean management has no…

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A.l.p. Dance Successful Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

More the 200 people were present at the dance conducted by the park Hill branch of the A.L.P. last week, and another was added to the long list of…

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Dance at Admiralty House Last Night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 17

The first dance for many years was held at Admiialty House, the Sydney residence of the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) and Lady Gowrie, last night. It was informal and arranged by Captain Ponsonby, Captain Blacker, and Lord Ranfurly, in honour of their…

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Will Wattle [?] ADVENTURES The "Pong-Ping" Ball

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 9

WE left Will Wattle-gum and Clarence Kookaburra, with Walter Wallaby to help them, staring to alarm at a mystery yesterday. The…

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FIFTY-FIFTY Letterettes In Fifty Words Manly Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 10

Replying to "Disgusted's" veiled remarks (D.T., 20l37)--I am a member of a younger set which held a dance at Manly on Saturday night…

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News of the Theatre Roxy News "Desire."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 9

In this Paramount comedy romance of jewel thieves and gay romance in Spain, you'll have the pleasure of seeing Gary Cooper and Marlene Dietrich together…

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BEACH & Theatre Parties Red Cross Younger Set Plans

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 42

THE Fifteen Club--a social club attached to the Red Cross Headquarters Younger Set--will hold its first entertainment for this year on…

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Marist Brothers' College, Randwick Annual Concert and Prize List

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 38

The Doncaster Theatre, Kensington, was filled to capacity for the Marist Brothers' College, Randwick, eleventh annual break-up concert. "Calif of…

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Adelaide Boys' Band

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 9

At Government House to-day, at 10 a.m., the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Philip Street, will receive the [?]aide Boys Band of 200 performers,…

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Interstate Band Contest. Over £400 in Prize Money

The St George Call · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 6

Even among ancient peoples there were attempts at band music, however primitive in form. These were used at festivals for expressing in…

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Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 12

Yeo Park: Sunday, 8 p.m., Ashfield District Band (Mr. E. A. Searle). Petersham Park: Sunday, 3 p.m., the PetershamDulwich Hill District Band (Mr. S. L. Treneman)…

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Dance Hostess

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 9

LAST NIGHT'S HOSTESS, Miss Joan Marks, photographed before she received her guests at a dance at her home at Woollahra. Her…

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Interstate Band Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 12

Eight bands will compete in the grand march and quickstep on Sunday, January 31, during the city of Sydney interstate band contests, which begin on Wednesday evening next. Massed bands…

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Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 12

The final performances of "Indoor Firoworks," a farcical comedy in three acts, by Arthur Mccrae, will be presented to-night and next Saturday at the Savoy Theatre. The play has been produced…

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Farewell Dance For Brother

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 9

THE delightful dance given last night by Miss Joan Marks at "Culwulla," Trelawney Street, Woollahra, the home of…

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Dance for Bride-elect

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 11

A cool-looking frock of French grey linen patterned in coral and petunia was worn by Miss Marjorie Johnson, daughter of Mrs. M. J. B. Johnson, of…

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New South Wales Tramway Band

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 5

This [?] red coats will provide a colorful touch in the "A" grade contests of the [?] Band Championships which take place from January 26 to February 1…

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New Theatre League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 12

Stage entertainment of general interest will be given by the New Theatre League, at 30 Pitt-street to-morrow night…

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"Keep Your Seats" (Associated Talking Pictures)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 27

Type: Low comedy. Story: "Lions ate Albert." Merits: Fast-rolling…

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Duke of Windsor Inspires New Dance Numbers

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 22

IT has not been a particularly happy Christmas for the Duke of Windsor. Presents have rolled in by the wagon load, and the Royal Family…

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