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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

5,184 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 250

Rockdale Boys' Band

The Propeller · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

A march will be held through the Rockdale township to-morrow (Friday) night by the Rockdale Boys' Band, attired in new uniforms. The…

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Fairfield West Dance

The Biz · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 3

There was a record "house" at the dance held by Fairfield West Progress Association on Saturday night, patrons numbering 150. Bralley's orchestra…

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Penrith Band Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Penrith District Brass Band will be held at the Drill Hall, Henry Street. Penrith, on Tuesday next, 31st inst., at 8 p.m…

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Open Four-ball

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 30

Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club will hold an open mixed four-ball event on Sunday…

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White Dance and Euchre

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 1

The Castlereagh C.W.A. will hold a white dance in the Castlereagh Hall on Saturday, 28th inst. Haydon's orchestra of four players will supply the…

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Diggers' Younger Set Dance

The Propeller · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 3

The Hurstville Memorial Hall Younger Set held a dance last Saturday night to raise funds for the War Veterans' Home appeal. The…

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Mount Druitt Dance Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 8

In addition to the usual Saturday night dance, great preparations are being made for a unique carnival dance on Friday, 3rd February…

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Daily News In Pictures

Daily News · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 3

BUSY: A special service provided by the Daily News. Last night this staff was busily engaged answering business by parents and candidates anxious to know the results of the Intermediate Examination. The Daily News staff will be at the phones again to-night with further results…

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Theatre's First Birthday

The Sun · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 22

To-day, January 26, is by the calendar Anniversary Day, and the Century Theatre celebrates its first birthday…

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Guildford Horticultural Society Successful Montuly Dance

The Biz · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 10

The Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts. Guildford, was clowded with a joyous throng on Saturday night for the monthly dance of the Horticultural…

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Guildford Horticultural Society Successful Monthly Dance

The Broadcaster · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 4

The Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts, Guildford, was crowded with a joyous throng on Saturday night for the monthly dance of the Horticultural…

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Tivoli Theatre. Snow White's Voice

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 13

Ad[?]iana Caselotti[?] whose voice was the voice of "Snow White" in Wa[?]t Disney's film version of the fa[?]y story "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," was by far the most popular artist…

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Chipping Norton Dance. Help for Hospital Movement

The Biz · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

The dance held in Chipping Norton Hall by the ladies of the proposed Hospital Auxiliary was fairly well attended. All novelty dances were free and helped…

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"Queen" Competition Dance Gay Night at Lansdowne

The Biz · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 9

Organised by Ms. Geo. Banks, in support of her daughter Violet's candidature in the "queen" competition being conducted by Canley Vale Progress…

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Chipping Norton Dance Help for Hospital Movement

Liverpool News · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 2

The dance held in Chipping Norton Hall by the ladies of the proposed Hospital Auxiliary was fairly well attended. All novelty dances were free, and helped…

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Bombs Explode in London -- First Pictures of Terrorism

The Sun · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 1

London bombings send police on wide search for suspected terrorists. The first pictures received in Australia show a big building, with every window, shattered by a mysterious explosion which occurred near the control room of the Central Electricity Board. Other bombs exploded near sources of vital city services…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "I Am the Law"

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 8

Edward G. Robinson, who has the leading role in "I Am the Law," to be [?]ned at the Nepean next Saturday, 28th inst, plays the part of a…

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With Racquet and Ball Cummins Rejoins Lilywhite Ranks

Referee · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 21

R.O. CUMMINGS, who turned professional some years ago is highly delighted that he has been reinstated as…

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With Bat And Ball Why Bother About It?

Referee · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 16

R. BEATTIE, the Newcastle batsman, was asked by N.S.W. Association if he said the combined match was not…

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Wetherill Park Younger Set. Successful Dance and Euchre Party

The Biz · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 4

Another very successful dance and cuchre party was held by the Wetherill Park Younger Set on Saturday, 14th. The hall was full, with a very happy…

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