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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Dungowan Theatre

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

Nepean Amusements have bought picture rights of the Dungowan Theatre from Mr C. Horstman. The Dungowan will now be devoted to…

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Penshurst Band of Hope

The Propeller · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 7

The Penshurst Band of Hope Society finished its year's activities with a party. The excitement of the children knew no bounds, and the…

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Pictures and a Goat

The Propeller · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 2

Some years ago hundreds of goats found pleasure in roaming round the hills and climbing the rocks at Bexley. In fact, at one time organised…

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Castle Hill Theatre

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

At the Castle Hill Theatre on Saturday, "Riff Raff," featuring Jean Harlow and Spencer Tracy, will be screened, and will be supported by "Calm Yourself,"…

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The Civic Theatre

The Propeller · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 7

At the Civic Theatre, Hurstville, on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, the principal attraction will be "The Flying Doctor," featuring Charles…

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Mt. Druitt Euchre and Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Advancement Club Hall, Mt. Druitt, next Saturday, 9th inst. The Rhythm Boys' Orchestra will…

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Rooty Hill New Year Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 3

The annual dance to usher in the New Year was held in St. Alban's Hal[?] on 31st December, and was, as anticipated, a great success…

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Luncheon to Paramount Pictures Staff

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 18

The staff of Paramount Pictures was entertained to-day at luncheon by the directors of the company to celebrate the birthday of Mr. Adolph…

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Two Fingers Split by Ball

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 11

Struck by a rising ball, which split two fingers of his right hand, Ted Gill attempted to bat with his left hand at Jubilee Oval to-day. He…

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School of Arts New Year's Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 3

New Year, 1937, will long be remembered by the 100 people who attended the Wentworthville School of Arts dance on New Year's Eve Various…

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Sydney Needs A National Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

To mark the artistic progress of Sydney's first 150 years, a national theatre would be a fitting monument. That is the opinion of Miss Daphne…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies Popular Night

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 8

This Friday's popular night programme, with prices as usual (1/6 and 1/-), features two splendid entertainment pictures. "They Met in a Taxi"…

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Big Scoring In Four Ball Events

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 18

BRILLIANT play by A. Little on the home nine was largely responsible for that player's success, with E…

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Famous Singer Coming to Astra Theatre

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 6

Parramatta's music lovers will have an opportunity of hearing Cardru Llewellyn, one of the world's greatest singers, at the Astra Theatre, for a week,…

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Art of Dance at Best Russian Ballet's Triumph

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

COLONEL W. de BASIL'S Russian Ballet continues to delight Sydney audiences with its flawless interpretation of the art of the dance…

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News of the Theatre Roxy News "Fury."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 9

Taking into consideration the number of pictures turned out annually, it can be no wonder that ninety percent of them have a family resemblance. The…

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Modern Theatre Seats. Innovation at The Civic

The Propeller · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 8

The first steps towards the re-seating of the Civic Theatre, Hurstville, have been taken. Carpenters and fitters are working rapidly on the dress…

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CRICKET. S.J.C.A. v. State Theatre A Grade

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 6

The Conway Brothers opened up for the State but their partnership was destined to be of short duration as P. Conway was caught off M. Deitch's bowling…

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And So the Test Ended Scramble for Stumps As Test Ends Players Did Not Wait to See Skied Ball Caught Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 15

PLAYERS scrambled for the wickets as the third Test ended to-dya. Even before Bradman had caught the last catch skied by Voce, the stumps were being pulled out and…

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Springwood Diggers' Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 3

The first community concert organised by the Springwood branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A., held on New Year's Eve, in the Roxy Theatre, proved a…

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