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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 201

Scouts' Dance at Casula

The Biz · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 7
Also in Liverpool News

The Progress Hall, Cosula, was crowded last Saturday night, when a euchre party and dance was held under the auspices of the local Scout troop. The…

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Pictures of Races at Caulfield

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 18

FINISH—ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, 11f.—LADY MONTAGUE 1, PRINCE SION 2, GERALD 3. Time, 2.19½ AFTER ROUNDING TURN—ROWENA WELTER, 8½f. FINISH—ROWENA WELTER, 8½f.—SULIMAN 1, ROYAL JUBILEE 2, CONTACT 3. Time, 1.47 AFTER ROUNDING TURN—KOAKARIBB TRIAL, 1m…

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Pictures of Races at Caulfield

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 17

OVER LAST JUMP—HAWTHORN HURDLE, 2m. 65yds. FINISH—HAWTHORN HURDLE, 2m. 65yds.—DORNFORD 1, KEN 2, IMITARI 3. Time, 3.42 AFTER ROUNDING TURN—HOLIDAY STAKES (1st Div.), 5½f. FINISH—HOLIDAY STAKES (1st Div.), 5½f.—ALL VEIL 1, DAMOCLES 2, PAULINE 3. Time, 1.6½…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "COASTGUARD"

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 8

Starring Randolph Scott, with Ralph Bellamy, Frances Dee, and Walter Connolly, this picture screens at the Nepean this Saturday only. 27th inst…

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Guildford Patriotic Fund Dance Raises £4

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4

The dance held by Guildford Citizens' Patriotic Fund Committee on Tuesday night, attracted over 100 dancers, and about £4 will be the nett result. Young's…

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An Open Letter Dear Dance Friends

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

I wish to extend to you my thanks for your patronage of the Old-Time Dances conducted under Mr. W. Murray, M.C., last dance season in the Guildford School…

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Green Valley Dance and Euchre Party

The Biz · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1
Also in Liverpool News

The dance and euchre party at Green Valley Progress Hall on January 21 was very popular, despite counter-attractions. The Royal Band (Mr. T. Barnes, pianist)…

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A. L. P. Dance Fairfieid Alderman Surprised

The Biz · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

No doubt due to strong counter-attractions, there was not a very good attendance at the dance organised by Fairfield branch of the A.L.P. on Saturday night…

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"Beau Geste" The Story in Pictures—(Continued.)

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2
Also in Liverpool News

6. A soldier to the core, Markoff springs into action with the ferocity of a cornered tiger. Moving with incredible speed and precision. Markoff [?] the guns returned to the leg[?] rushes to an embrasure to take account at the oncoming Touar[?] Bea[?] John and the leg[?]naires man the [?]…

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Calico Theatre for Liverpool to Entertain Soldiers

Liverpool News · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2

The Diggers Theatre Pty Ltd. of Sydney, applied to Liverpool Council on Tuesday evening for permission to erect a calico theatre in Terminus Street, near…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Rosebery Approaching the Leger—flying Handicap. 6 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 14

FINISH—FLYING HANDICAP, 6 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. APPROACHING THE LEGER—FLYING HANDICAP, 6 Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. FINISH—FLYING HANDICAP, 6 Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. APPROACHING THE LEGER—ROSEBERY HANDICAP, 1 Mile…

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American Beauties In Fancy Dress... Glamor Gowns For New York's Brilliant Beaux Arts Ball Magnificent Jewels And Fabrics

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 14

New York has its own Beaux Arts Ball, rivalling the celebrated festivity of the same name which takes place each…

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Mt. Pritchard Benefit Concert For the Late Mr. J. White

The Biz · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 8

Mt. Pritchard [?] crowded the Mayfair Hall last Friday night, when a community concert was held for the bereaved family of the late Mr. Joe White…

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War Film and Band

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 11

The Second Garrison Battalion band will play at the Town Hall tonight. This will be an additional attraction to the film "We of the…

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Benefit Dance at Westella

The Observer · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 3

On Thursday next. February 1, through the courtesy of Mr. Sattier, a benefit dance, organised by Mrs. Kyles, will be held in the…

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Band Contests. Championships Begin on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 3

The 37th annual brass band championship contests and massed band marching displays will begin at the Sydney Sports Ground on Sunday…

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Gave Dance At Club For Daughters

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 12

Mrs. and Mrs. J. Goldberg, of Mosman, entertained at a dance at the Pickwick Club last night in honor of their two daughters, Sonia and Maxine. Mrs. Goldberg chose a gown of waltz…

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