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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

5,184 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 250

Band In Elaborate Stage Show Jim Davidson; Vincent Price.--State

The Sun · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 8

When the clarinetist "got into the grove," the "jitterbugs itched and jiggled" in the excitement of Jim Davidson's Band music at the State…

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Leger and Post Pictures at Canterbury Approaching the Leger—canterbury Handicap, 9 Furs

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 9

FINISH—CANTERBURY HANDICAP, 9 Furs. APPROACHING THE LEGER—HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, 6 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. FINISH—HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, 6 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. APPROACHING THE LEGER—CAMPSIE HANDICAP, 9 Furs…

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Leger and Post Pictures at Canterbury Approaching the Leger—park Stakes, 1 Mile 3 Furs

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 8

FINISH—PARK STAKES, 1 Mile 3 Furs. APPROACHING THE LEGER—FLYING HANDICAP, 6 Furs. FINISH—FLYING HANDICAP, 6 Furs. APPROACHING THE LEGER—TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, 5 Furs.—COLTS AND GELDINGS…

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Relief Fund Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 12

The Governor-General and Lady Gowrie will attend the special concert arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission, at the Town Hall on Thursday night, in aid of…

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Vice - Royalty at Charity Concert

Daily News · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 2

Lord and Lady Cowrie will attend the special concert arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission for Thursday night at the Town Hall…

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Daily News In Pictures

Daily News · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 3

HIGH & DRY: After nine weeks' idleness in South Coast waters, the steamer Dalfram is at Woolwich Dock for overhaul…

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Free Speech On Domain New Theatre League Not Deterred SYDNEY, Jan. 21

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 3

“We will continue to campaign for the freedom of the Domaia notwithstanding the heavy fines inflicted on several of our members,"…

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Concerts on Beaches. Brighton-le-Sands Suggestion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 9

A suggestion was made at a meeting of the Rockdale Municipal Council by Alderman Guess that the council should arrange a series of symphony or[?]hestral concerts at…

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Birthday Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 6

At her home, Dunston, Chatswood, Mrs. C. E. Maddrell entertained about 50 guests last night at a dance which she gave in honour of the birthday of her elder son, Mr. Jack…

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Cricket Ball Throwing

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

In the N.S.W.C.A. Ball-Throwing Championship, Cumberland will be represented by Arthur Howell, Jack Fitz-patrick and Arthur Stone…

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Awards at Railway Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 6

Awards were presented members at Granville, Clyde Yards and Auburn United Railway Ambulance's annual social and dance in Granville Town Hall on…

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Daily News In Pictures

Daily News · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 3

FLOOD: This fire engine on rails came to the rescue when a burst main caused a flood at Town Hall underground station yesterday. Thousands of gallons of water were pumped away. BEREET: With the sound of bombs and nearby gunfire in…

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White Night Caledonian Society Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 12

Parramatta and District Caledonian Society held a "White Night" dance in the Parramatta Town Hall on Saturday, when more than 350 were present…

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Pink Toes Into the Dance

The Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 15

PINK, in all its various shades, has become a most sought-after color for the filmy wide-skirled type of dancing frocks in keeping with the…

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Zane Calls Tuna, Fish Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 1

I nearly interviewed Zane Grey yesterday at the Hotel Australia. I'd have done it, too, if he'd…

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Plenty of Talent Band Leader's Quest Here

Daily News · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

A CONTRAST to local politicians is Roy Fox, famous dance band leader, late of Hollywood's Cocoanut…

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Villagers Owe Lives to Dance Mountain Crushes Homes VANCOUVER

The Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 5

Scores of residents of the mining village of Hedley (British Columbia) can thank a dance for saving their lives. The great majority of the…

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Remarkable Progress of Basket Ball Lively Game for Men Fast Sport May Be Developed In Australia

The Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 20

Most people have the idea that basket ball is a game for girls only to be played in school days. Played indoors by men in…

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Community Concerts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 12

Arrangements are well in hand to resume the 2CH community singing and variety entertainment which was so popular—especially with Parramatta…

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Band Competition

The Propeller · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 3

Numerous entries have been received for the band competition, conducted under the auspices of the Kogarah Sub -branch of Returned Soldiers'…

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