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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

5,476 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 250

Debutantes Provide Links with Past 36 Girls to Make Bow Pioneers Ball Personalities

The Sun · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 9

SOME of the 36 or so debutantes at the. Pioneers' Ball to be held at Sydney Town Hall on January 28, have names which…

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Sunday Night Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 8

A FIREWORKS display and a cabaret floor show are attractions for the dance to be held on the open air dance floor at Lapstone Hotel…

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Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 6

"Mirage" will again be presented at the clubrooms to-night at 8.15 o'clock. The play has been produced by Doris Filton…

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Kursaal Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 6

Again the attraction at the Kursal Theatre (420 Kent Street) this evening will be Hearik Ibsen's powerful drama, "Ghosts," producedby Scott Alexander, who plays the part of the venerable…

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Jewish Youth Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 6

Three one-act plays are to be presented tonight and next Saturday at 8 o'clock in the clubrooms at 21 Macquarie Place. They are "Dux," by Olive Conway, a satire on dictatorship: "Liars,"…

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New Theatre League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 6

The New Theatre League will give a performance of "Behind the Scenes, a comedy drama, of the theatre, at their premises, 38 Pitt Street, near the Quay, to-monow, at 8 p.m…

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First Dance of Festive Season

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 8

SYDNEY began its official programme of Anniversary festivities last night, when the flag officers and members of the Royal…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal—"balalaika."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 6

"Balalaika," a J. C. Williamson production, continues its run of success at the Theatre Royal. There are magnificently staged scenes in which the prominent[?] American actor, Robert H[?]day, has…

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Our Letter Box Band of Hope Union

The Methodist · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 14

Sir,—The phenomenal success of the 1937 year's Public School Health and Temperance Examinations has landed the N.S.W. Band of Hope…

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Columbia Pictures' Chief Sends A Message

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 23

AUSTRALIAN and New Zealand picture-goers' desire to see Columbia productions throughout the past year, has been responsible for the most…

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New Film Theatre for Sydney

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 27

THE motion picture industry's, contribution to the Anniversary Celebrations will now include the opening of a modern new theatre, to be known as the…

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"The Dog Days of British Pictures Are Over -- "

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 25

"NO longer can the man in the street speak pityingly of British pictures," said Ernest Turnbull, managing director of Gaumont British Dominions Film…

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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Celebration Ball Last Night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 19

Umbrellas of every description, cellophane wraps, raincoats and overcoast were used as a protection against the rain by the dancers as they made their ways from the clubhouse to the Showboat, moored to the jetty at the foot of the grounds, at the Celebrations Ball given by the…

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Dance at Bathurst. In Honour of Miss S. Ewing. BATHURST

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 19

At the Royal Hotel, Bathurst, tonight, Mr. arid Mrs. A. O. Mcphillamy, of Charlton, Rockley, entertained about 80 guests at a dance in honour of Miss Sally…

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Theater, Lichtspiele und Konzerte. "Balalaika" im Theatre Royal. Sydney

Die Brucke = The Bridge · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 18

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What PARAMOUNT Can Promise (Managing Director of Paramount Pictures in Australia)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 25

IT takes strength to make promises and live up to them, especially in the entertainment field. But I feel that Paramount Pictures are so strong in…

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Rko Ushers in a New Year (Managing Director RKO-Radio Pictures (Aasia) Pty. Ltd)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 25

THE year 1938 will be a notable one for RKO-RADIO PICTURES. To begin with "VICTORIA THE GREAT," England's greatest picture, will…

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Big Pictures From New Universal Great Attractions Will Follow "100 Men And A Girl"

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 27

ACCORDING to Here. C. McIntyre, the New Universal faces the current year with the greatest line-up of entertainment in its history…

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Sunday Night Concert Cruises

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 6

Sydney Forries' steamers Showboat Koondooloo, Koompartoo and Kuttabul, will maka the harbour trip on Sunday night. The concert party consists of 20 well-known artists who will change over…

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Sunday Band Music

Truth · Sunday 23 January 1938 · page 16

Bronte Beach, Musicians' Band, 3.30 p.m. Conductor. Mr. J. Perryman. Hyde Park, Professional Musicians' Band, 7.30 p.m. Conductor Mr. A. Grimth…

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