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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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St. George Boys' Band

The Propeller · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 7

The St. George District Boys' Band, comprising thirty members,, visited Kiama last Sunday. They travelled on the first train of four sent by…

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Never Saw Ball

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

KENNETH FARNES was beaten all the way by his first delivery from "Ginty" Lush in the match against New South Wales at the S.C.G. The ball whisked off the leg bail. Farnes failed to score in the first innings. Only Arthur Shrewsbury. 50 years ago, and "Gubby" Allen, last…

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Castle Hill Theatre

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

At the Castle Hill Theatre next Saturday, Laurel and Hardy appear in "The Bohemian Girl," and the supporting attraction is "Kind Lady,"…

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The Civic Theatre

The Propeller · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 6

"China Clipper," a new dramatic air thriller, will be screened at the Civie Theatre, Hurstville, on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. The…

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Bright Dance Chester Hill Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Brightness was the keynote of the dance held in the Chester Hill Social Club in the Chester Hill Social Hall on Saturday evening. There was a…

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Catholic Ball at Mt. Druitt

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

A Catholic Ball will be held at Mt. Druitt on Wednesday, 28th April. There will be a good orchestra and poultry supper…

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Catholic Ball at Mt. Druitt

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

A Catholic Ball will be held at Mt. Druitt on Wednesday, 28th April. A good orchestra will supply the music. There will be a poultry supper. Tickets…

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Secretaries for P.l.c. Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 18

MISS JEAN SIMPSON (Croydon) and MISS HEATHER MEYNICK (Pymble), associate honorary secretaries of the combined dance of the ex-students of the Presbyterian Ladies' Colleges at Croydon and Pymble, to be held at the Trocadero on April 15, for the funds of the two schools…

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After the Show Dance Was Record

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

Held in the Liverpool Town Hall on Saturday night, the show dance organised by the Liverpool A. H. and T. Society was a record success, more than 300…

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P.A.F.S. of A. Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

An old-time dance will be held in the Masonic Hall, Penrith, this Friday, 19th inst., under the auspices of the P.A.F.S. of A. Admission is 1/-…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "Ladies in Love"

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 8

This picture, which screens at the Nepeon next Saturday and Monday, 20th and 22nd, has perhaps the greatest star cast of any picture. Janet…

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Whirl of Dance Takes Fear From Air Spin

The Sun · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

BALLET work is ideal training for flying skill, said Vania . Rykof, of the Russian Ballet company, who flew solo for the first time to-day. So enthusiastic has he been to qualify for his "A"…

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"Born to Dance" Film Broadcast Music by Cole Porter

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 10

Cole Porter has written all the musical hits in the film "Born to Dance,'' starring Eleanor Powell, which will be relayed through 2FC on Sunday evening…

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Crow Steals "Gubby" Allen's Ball Voce's Mighty Iron Shots

Referee · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

THE visiting English cricketers who played a two days' match in the capital, found time to mix cricket with golf. Those who played were…

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News of the Theatre Roxy News Star Bright

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 14

STAR BRIGHT. The screen offers in the Fox-20th Century attraction, "Girl's Dormitory," a new and firey personality in Simone…

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In Equity. (Before Mr. Acting Justice Maughan.) Picture Theatre at Corowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

PICTURE THEATRE AT COROWA. The hearing was continued, but not concluded, of the suit instituted by James Conomy and others against Nicholas Laurantus,…

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Letters to the Editor Picture Theatre Audiences. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

Sir,—In your issue of to-day's date there appears a letter by "Bobby Watson" on "Picture Theatre Audiences," which, in a way, was of interest to myself and probably to…

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From Day to Day in Sydney. Four Tasmanian Artists: Luncheon Address: R.S.P.C.A. Younger Sets. Coronation Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 18

AT a meeting held at the Girls' Secondary Schools' Club yesterday morning, members of the Old Girls' Unions arranged to hold a combined coronation ball at the Paddington…

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From Buenos Aires Second World Concert 2Ch Will Broadcast

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 6

The second World Concert, arranged by the International Broadcasting Union, Geneva, will raise place at Buenos Aires on February 22, on the occasion of the Buenos…

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Very Popular 2Ch Community Concerts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 7

Judging by the good attendance at Parramatta Town Half last Friday, no one can say that inclement weather dampens the bright spirit pervading the 2CH…

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