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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Pictures Of Races At Moonee Valley

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 17

ROUNDING HOME TURN—BANYULE HANDICAP, lm. FINISH—BANYULE HANDICAP, lm.—OLD SCOTCH 1, CONSIDERATE 2, BURSARY 3. Time, 1.40¼ ROUNDING HOME TURN—SEAFIELD HANDICAP, 5f. FINISH—SEAFIELD HANDICAP, 5f.—MADAME COUE 1, PARTOER 2, JUMA 3. Time, 1.2½…

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

Liverpool News · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

3 Ten years pass... Lady Grandon trams that her wastrel husband is coming home—to sell her last possession the "Blue Water" sapphire. Beau (Gary Cooper), suggests that she show the jewel onep more to him and to the assembled family—John. Digby. Isobel and Augustus (Ray Milland. Robert…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Victoria Park

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 14

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New Year's Eve Dance Rossley Park Progress Association

The Biz · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

A large crowd attended the festival night, on December 30, in which the final of the points competition was run. The handsome cups, towards which Mr…

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Huge Crowd at Dance. Gay Night at Liverpool

The Biz · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 10
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Liverpool Town Hall last Saturday night was again packed to its utmost capacity when the first dance for 1940 was ushered in. All kinds of novel dances…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "Suzannah of the Mounties"

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 8

Starring Shirley Temple, with Randolph Scott and Margaret Lockwood, this world-famous adventure story is to screen at the Nepean this Saturday…

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Film News of the Week. David Niven Dispenses Magic in Wanger's New Comedy. "Eternally Yours" Next at Plaza Theatre. Loretta Young Wears 18 Frocks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 20

LORETTA YOUNG and David Niven, co-starring in "Eternally Yours," which will be screened shortly at the Plaza Theatre, have their most unusual…

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St. Columha's School, Harden. Concert and Prizegiving

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 37

On the 12th ult., the Sisters and pupils of St. Cohunba's Convent School, Harden, entertained parents and friends at an enjoyable concert. The various items were…

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St. Joseph's Convent, Ulmarra. Pupils' Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 30

A happy night was spent at St. Joseph's Convent School, Ulmarra, on the 13th ult. when the pupils presented a splendid breakup concert…

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War-time Diary in London. Fashions, Fish, and Concerts. The "Gasmask" Lurch. From Betty Wilson. London, Dec. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 19

PRUNIER'S, functioning much as usual, with Mme. Prunier more or less permanently this side of the Channel, bursts into verse:—…

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Concert at Hurstville

The Propeller · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 1

A large audience attended the Hurstville Masonic Hall recently, for the annual revue by pupils of Miss Pat Mitchell, of Hurstville. A…

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To Dance in Pool

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 6

A ballet in a swimming pool will be presented on February 3 at North Sydney Pool for the first time in Australia…

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Ask State Theatre Aid for Artists

Daily News · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 3

THE Council of |he Actors' Equity of Australia has decided to seek a State or Federal subsidy for the establishment of a national theatre…

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Audition for Boy Dancer. To Dance With Ballet To-night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 4

A VERY delighted 15-year-old boy is Brian Ashbridge, who last evening was given an audition on the stage of the Theatre Royal by David Lichine, of the De Bas[?] Ballet…

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Back - Stage With Rex Rienits Daily Telegraph Theatre Critic Ballets By Lichine

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 11

WORLD premieres of two Lichine ballets may take place in Australia. One, now almost complete, is to…

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Sunday Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 11

Taronga Park, 2.45 p.m.: Leichhardt District Band (Mr. S. R. Phillips). Botanic Gardens, 3 p.m.: Petersham-Dulwich Hill District Band (Mr. S. L. Trenaman)…

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Leceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 11

At the Lyceum Theatre "A Window in London," featuring Michael Redgrave, Sally Gray, and Paul Lukas, is the principal picture. "Frozen Limits" is also being screened. The…

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Minerva Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 11

Esther McCracken's amusing comedy, "Quiet Wedding," is proving an attraction at the Minerva Theatre. Starring the stage and screen star, John Wood, this diverting comedy has an excellent cast,…

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Repertory Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 11

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the Australian Repertory Theatre Players will present "The Dicky-Tator," by the Australian playwright, J. W. Heming, at the Repertory Theatre, 16-18 Bulletin…

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