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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 201

Cabra. Caledonians' Dance Presentation to Ex.-secretary

The Biz · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

Cabra-Vale and District Caledonian Society held a most successful and enjoyabie evening at Lansdowue School of, Aits on December 30, the hall being…

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The "Mexican Dance." Liverpool Town Hall Crowded

Liverpool News · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2
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Led by their gally-decorated mascot, a large collie dog, the stalwart members of the South Australian A.I.F. now in camp at Ingleburn had a wonderful time at…

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Dance at Lansdowne School of Arts Function

The Biz · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

There was a fair attendancea at the [?]rst cance of the year promoted by Lansdowne School of Arts, and held in Lansdowne hall last Saturday night…

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

The Broadcaster · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 4
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3. [?] years pass... Lady Brandan [?]s that her wasted husband is coming home—to [?] her fast possession the "Blue Water" sapphire, Beau (Gary Cooper), suggests that the show the jewel once more to [?] and to the assembled [?]—John Digby Isabel and Augustus (Ray Milland, Robert…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "The Rains Came"

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 8

Starring: Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, and George Brent, this picture will screen at the Nepean this Saturday and Monday, January 20 and 22. This…

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Leger and Post Pictures at Ascot Approaching the Leger—ascot Handicap, 1 Mile

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 14

FINISH—ASCOT HANDICAP, 1 Mile. APPROACHING THE LEGER—THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, 6½ Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. FINISH—THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, 6£ Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. APPROACHING THE LEGER—THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, 6½ Furs—SECOND DIVISION…

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R.A.F. FLIGHTS. Pictures of Germany. Early Release Likely. London, Jan. 17. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 10

Photographs taken by the Royal Air Force during reconnaissance flights ovci Germany are likely to be released shortly…

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School Concert

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 15

"LAUNCHING WATER" (Armidale).—Our concert went off splendidly. It was held on December 18, two days after school "broke up." We had a Christmas Tree in one corner…

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Concerted EfForts on Behalf of Pig Industry

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 13

A MORE concerted and unanimous voice by the organisations functioning in the interests of the pig industry of New South Wales will, it is believed, be…

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Rockdale Citadel Band

The St George Call · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 1

The music lovers of Rockdale and district will be glad to know that the Rockdale Citadel Band will broadcast for half an hour over the National network…

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Benefit Dance at “Westella.”

The Observer · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 1

On Thursday, February 1st, Mr. Sattler has kindly donated the use of his Ballroom at “Westella” for a benefit dance to Mrs. Bunyan…

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Band Performance at Cronulla Beach

The Observer · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

The Hurstville Citizens’ Band will play at Cronulla Beach on Sunday, 21st January, 1940, commencing at 3 p.m…

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Jewish Theatre Opens in Yilna

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 9

VILNA, Dec. 28th. Jewish cultural life in Vilna is now getting back steadily to normal. In addition to the resumed publication of Jewish dailies, the…

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Great Theatre Art Show For Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 6

SYDNEY is soon to see the largest exhibition of art for the theatre and ballet ever to have left Europe…

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Jewish Culture Home Jewish Youth Theatre

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 10

The New Years Eve Ball held at No. 5 Hamilton St., proved to be a most enjoyable night and everyone was unanimous in their opinion of the success of…

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Regimental Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 10

BEFORE going into camp for three months the Gordon Troop. 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Regiment, held a farewell dance at the Coronet Restaurant last night…

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Sunday Band Music

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 10

Johnson Park, Dulwich Hill, 3 p. m.: PetershamDulwich Hill District Bank (Mr. S. L. Trenaman). Hyde Park, 7.15 p. m.; The Metropolitan Band (Mr. Russell Phillips)…

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Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 10

The Independent Theatre, North Sydney, starts a season to-day of "Anthony and Anna," by St. John Ervine, an English comedy. The cast includes Molly Brown as "Anna" and Warren Barry…

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