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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Dramatic "Million to One Chance" Sea Rescue Daily Telegraph Exclusive Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 7

THE "WESTERN ROLL" demonstrated by Miss Isabel Miller, Canadian Empire Games, athlete. She is one of the few women high jumpers using this technique. MARTIN PLACE on the eve of the great day was ablaze with lights and flags of many colors, with the floodlit G.P.O. tower dominating the scene…

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Tasteful Offering by Hoyts New Theatre Has Dignity Muni As Zola

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 8

DIGNIFIED simplicity is the keynote of Hoyts' new Century Theatre, erected on the site of the old Crystal Palace, "as an enduring…

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THEATRES of the Early Days the Old Victoria Theatre, Pitt Street, in 1850

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 52

The "Victoria" or "Royal Victoria" Theatre was the second theatre to be built in Sydney. It was opened on March 26, 1838, the old "Royal" in George Street—which was the first of all our Sydney theatres—closing its doors just four days previously. The Victoria stood in Pitt Street, between Park and Market Streets, and was long and…

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A Unique Concert Offer

The Methodist · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 7

In the Town Hall, Sydney, on Wednesday, February 2nd, a group of Sydney's leading concert artists will be associated in presenting a premiere public performance…

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Concert At The Town Hall

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 13

THREE charities will benefit by the proceeds of a concert to be held in the Sydney Town Hall on February 2. Miss Daisy Degotardi is…

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For Band Uniforms Dance at Parramatta Town Hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 14

"A fine gesture on the part of the Parramatta Birthday Club, and particularly Mrs. Clarke" said Mr. Todd, secretary of the Parramtta Citizens…

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Home Ball

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 10

A meeting was held, at the Sir Moses Monteflore Home, on Tuesday, 25th January, to form a Committee to hold the "Home Ball" of 1938…

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Convent Dance a Success

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 6

Held in the Liverpool Town Hall on Saturday night the dance organised by Miss Poggy Stanton and Mr. Terry Fitz Patrick in aid of St. Mary's Convent…

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Green Valley Dance and Euchre

Liverpool News · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

An enjoyable dance and euchre party was held on Friday last. 22nd. at Green Valley Progress Hall. Moonmoths' Orchestra supplied the music, and Mr. Gibb…

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Helping the Band. Position at Liverpool

Liverpool News · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 4

The poor circumstances into which Liverpool Band had drifted were explained in a letter to Liverpool Council on Tuesday night, by the bandmaster, Mr…

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The Three Ball Sign Again!

Referee · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 22

WHEN Herbert Spencer wrote: "Success at billiards points to a misspent youth," he started something. The inference is that…

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European Pictures. Black and White Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 5

A group of well-known European artists is represented at the Macquarie Galleries by etchings and woodcuts. The subjects of many of the etchings are…

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Debutantes at Pioneers Ball. Heirloom Frocks and Jewels For Pioneers Ball. 36 DEBUTANTES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 26

THE Pioneers Ball, organised by the "Women's Pioneer Society, and to be held in the Sydney Town Hall tomorrow, night, will be one of the…

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Enjoyable Liverpool Dance. To Assist Convent Cabaret

Liverpool News · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

Although a larger crowd would have been appreciated, the very fair attendance at the dance in the Town Hall, Liverpool, on Saturday hight, enjoyed a…

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Distressed Liverpool Farmers. Regal Theatre's Generosity

Liverpool News · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

A benefit picture entertainment was given at the Regal Theatre. Liverpool, on Tuesday evening, when the whole of the proceeds were given towards funds to…

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Disturbance at Italian Ball 20 Demonstators Outside Hall

The Labor Daily · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 5

Hurtling epithets and carrying a banner inscribed "Hands Off Spain!" 20 demonstrators gathered outside Paddington Town Hall, where the…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "Thank You, Mr. Moto"

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 8

Those who saw Peter Lorre in "Think Fast, Mr. Moto" will be glad to see him back as Mr. Moto in "Thank You, Mr Moto," which will…

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Queen of the Waves Dance for Miss P. Connell

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 10

To further the candidature of Miss Pat Connell of Clifford-st., Parramatta North, the candidate chosen to represent Arnotts in the Queen of the Waves Competition, a dance was held in the Lidcombe Plaza last week…

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Three Guests at Lodge Dance Presentations at Local Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 16

Fine tributes were paid to the secretary (P.G. Bro. T. Watson) his wife (Sister Watson), and P.G. Bro. F. A. Burley, who were guests…

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£60,000 on Show in Band March Events To-day

The Labor Daily · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 8

HIGHLIGHT of to-day's 150th Anniversary Celebrations will be the official opening of the Australian Band Championships and the march of massed bands through city streets. ASSEMBLING at 2.30 p.m. in the…

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