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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 201

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

The Broadcaster · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

9. Mar[?]on leaps on Beau to secure the "Blue Water." But John grabs a bayonst. rushes at Markoft. As Mar[?]ff draws a [?]istol to school down John. Beau summons enough strength to trip Markoff. and John [?]ge the bay[?]net through Markoff's chest. Beau gives John two letters, one to place in…

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Pictures Of Races At Williamstown Finish—australia Day Cup, 1 Mile 3 Furs

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 18

AFTER ROUNDING TURN—MAIDEN PLATE, l[?] Miles. FINISH—MAIDEN PLATE, 1[?] Miles. AFTER ROUNDING TURN—A.N.A. HANDICAP, 6 Furs. FINISH—A.N.A. HANDICAP, 6 Furs…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Kensington Finish—flying Welter Handicap, 5[?] Furs.—FIRST DIVISION

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 14

APPROACHING THE LEGER—FLYING WELTER HANDICAP, 5[?]Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. FINISH—FLYING WELTER HANDICAP, 5[?] Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. APPROACHING THE LEGER—JUMPERS' FIAT RACE, 1 Mile. FINISH—JUMPERS' FLAT RACE, 1 Mile…

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Pictures of Races at Williamstown Over the Last Jump—layer Ton Trial Hurdle Race, 2 Miles

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 17

FINISH—LAVERTON TRIAL HURDLE RACE, 2 Miles. AFTER ROUNDING TURN—FOUNDATION HANDICAP, 5 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. FINISH—FOUNDATION HANDICAP, 5 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. AFTER ROUNDING TURN—FOUNDATION HANDICAP, 5 Furs.—SECOND DIVISION…

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Repeat Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Miss Le Petit's concert, which was recently held in Penrith, will be repeated by request in the Castlereagh Hall on Saturday, 24th inst. (Penrith Show…

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Farewell Dance For Guest

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 12

To bid farewell to Miss Lesley Keipert, of Rapunyap, Victoria, Miss Dorothy Browning entertained ninety young guests…

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Eyes on the Ball

Daily News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

The defence forces go into, action--Telegraphist Bill McCartney, and Aircraftsman Laurie Stratford, try out the ping-pong table at the Anzac Buffet…

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Jewish Culture Home and Jewish Youth Theatre

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 4

Despite the great heat of last Sunday evening a large number gathered to hear the speakers and the discussion on the symposium on the position of the…

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Tivoli Theatre. Plans for the Future. Encouraging Australians

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

During the next few months, the management of the Tivoli Theatre will bring to Australia such well-known artists as Sandy Powell, Jennie Howard, and Douglas Byng…

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Sunday Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

Petersham-Dulwich Hill District Band, Petersham Park, 3 p.m.; Royal Concert Band, Hyde Park, 7.30 p.m.; Rockdale Municipal Band, Bay Street, Brighton-le-Sands, 3 p.m.; Ashfield District Band,…

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Indepentdent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

"Anthony and Anna," St. John Ervlne's comedy, will be presented at the Independent Theatre, Miller Street, North Sydney, to-night, at 8 o'clock. On next Wednesday, a new programme will be…

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Repertory Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

The Australian Repertory Theatre player, will present a new play, "The Judgment," at the Repertory Theatre, 16-18 Bulletin Place, on February 20 and 21. Produced by J. W. Heming, the cast…

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Minerva Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

"Love on the Dole" will be given two performances to-day at the Minerva Theatre. A strong cast includes Yvonne Banvard, Frank Bradley, and Lloyd Lamble…

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Shop For Your Pictures

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 19

HOW to spend your money on film entertainment without tears:-- (1) If you intend going to a show…

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Jewish Youth Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

On Monday night, at 8 o'clock, at the clubrooms at room 7, first floor, 173 Phillip Street, a playrcadlng of "Uncle Vanya," by Anton Chekhov, will be held. All who are interested in the production…

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New Theatre League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

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

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News-luxe Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

Crawford's defeat by Quist, 300 bush fires around Sydney, rationing in England, the rescue by a United States warship of the crew of the scuttled Nazi liner Columbus, and Toowoomba's centenary…

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Canvas Theatre for Troops

Daily News · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 5

A theatre under canvas will-open at Liverpool to-night. The huge tent has already been erected ln an allotment off the main…

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Art of Ballet and Theatre

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 3

An exhibition of art for the theatre and ballet, primarily the latter will be opened on Monday at 3 p.m. in the David Jones's Art…

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Tivoli Theatre. Will Mahoney's New Season Opens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 19

Will Mahoney and his company opened a third Sydney season at the Tivoli Theatre last night before a crowded audience. The popular comedian was seen in a…

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