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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 201

Jewish Culture Home and Jewish Youth Theatre

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 10

Next Sunday night, January 28th., will mark the opening function for 1940 at the rooms of the Jewish Cultural Home. The evening, which promises to…

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N.S.W. Has to Fight After Good Start Quick Change in Match Wickets Fall With New Ball

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 16

New South Wales made a grand start in the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day, but then came a sudden change which had the home side fighting for runs…

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Against Sunday Concerts Ban

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 8

"It is much better for young people to spend Sunday afternoon listening to good music than wandering about aimlessly."…

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Sunday Band Programmes

Daily News · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 4

The following bands will play tomorrow as under: -- Professional Musicians' Band, Moore Park, 3 p.m.; conductor, Mr. W…

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Sunday Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

Professional Musicians' Band, Moore Park, at 3 p.m. Bronte Military Band Bronte Beach, at 3.30 p. m. N.S.W. State Military Band, Hyde Par, 7. 30 p. m. Ashfield District Band, Balmoral Beach,…

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Indepdendent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

"Anthony and Anna," an English comedy, by St. John Ervine, will be presented at the Independent Theatre, 269 Miller Street, North Sydney, to-night at 8 o'clock, for its third performance. It will…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

This afternoon and Monday will see the last performances of the pantomime. "Mother Goose," with Jim Gerald, at the Tivoli Theatre. After Monday, the revue "Carry On" will be staged at…

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Minerva Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

The last four days are announced of "Quiet Wedding" at the Minerva Theatre. The star is John Wood, the Australian actor, who has had wide experience abroad. "Love on the Dole" will…

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New Theatre League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

The New Theatre League will present a repeat performance of the full-length comedy-drama, "Angels of War," at 8 p.m. to-morrow at their premises, 36 Pitt Street (near Quay)…

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Band Contest on Sunday for First Time

Daily News · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

The Band Association of N.S.W. will hold its 37th annual championship contests at the Sports around tomorrow afternoon and evening, and…

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A Review Smashing Success of Ballet Theatre Royal Throbs with Excitement Scenes Of Furious Furore

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 6

ONCE again, the Ballet achieves a colossal triumph at Sydney Theatre Royal this week. There has been nothing like it since…

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Burns Anniversary Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

The Burns Anniversars Club has organised a concert to be held this evening in the Buffaloes Hall, Regent Street. The services have been engaged of several well-knowii singers, humorists and general…

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Cronaca Della Colonia Il Concerto Dopolavoristico di Domenica scorsa Il grande successo ottenuto dal Camerata Caletti

Italo-Australian · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 2

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Dance with civilians

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 6

A padre in uniform at Liverpool yesterday smiled tolerantly at 2nd A.I.F. soldiers who were dancing…

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Dance for sub-deb. daughters

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 35

Some of Sydney's prettiest young sub-debs, danced at the home of Mrs. Edmund Playfair, Darling…

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Bib and Bub Words & Pictures

The Sun · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 4

Mum Tabby Cat, with no reason why, Sat jeering at creatures passing by. Said she, "Is anything more absurd Than a flighty, overdressed old bird?'…

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Candid Comment "Cricket Must Beware of "Soft Ball"

Truth · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 11

NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET MATCH WITH SOUTH AUSTRALIA PUT THE GAME RIGHT BACK ON THE PINNACLE FROM WHICH IT HAD SLUMPED BRIGHT PLAY BROUGHT BUMPER CROWDS AND A FINANCIAL HARVEST BUT WE WONDER IF IT STRUCK…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Randwick Finish—widden Handicap, about 5 Furs

Truth · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 5

APPROACHING THE LEGER—CHALLENGE STAKES, about 6 Furs. FINISH—CHALLENGE STAKES, about 6 Furs. APPROACHING THE LEGER—JANUARY HANDICAP, about 1¼ Miles. FINISH—JANUARY HANDICAP, about 1¼ Miles…

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News in Pictures Women Pilots: Radio Men In R.A.A.F.

The Sun · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 10

Fighting Fit Not even a blockade could starve baby Kenneth Johnson, who weighs 80lb. and is only 21 months old. Girl Pilots…

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Snead's second lesson on bunker shot Don't Be Afraid to Hit Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 18

WHY SHOULDN'T HE. -- Sam Snead kisses his putter after winning the recent Miami (Florida) Open. He was nine under par for the 72 holes, and the win was worth £500 to him. NOTE HOW THE FACE of the club is laid back so it will have its greatest power from below, when coming into the sand at the back of and under the ball…

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