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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

5,033 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 250

Pat O'leary Concert Yields £800

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 3

THE testimonial concert at the Town Hall last Tuesday for Mr. Pat O'Leary. former Secretary of City…

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Theatre Agreement

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 11

A film-release agreement affecting the Cameo Theatre has been reached between Greater Union…

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Minerva Theatre

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

Edwin Styles at present starring in “Reunion in Vienna” the current success at Minerva Theatre has some interesting details of the. amazing career of…

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Fashions, Films, And Theatre ''Cheers" Wins Applause

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

Already described as “one of the most completely satisfying emotional pictures * ever to come out of Hollywood” “Cheers F.Q.r Miss Bishop” is due to arrive in…

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Plans for Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 9

PLANS for the annual University Settlement Ball, which will be held on May 2, were discussed at a meeting at the Australia Hotel yesterday morning,…

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Tivoli Theatre. Bright Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 19

Jim Gerald headed the cast last night when the Tivoli Theatre presented its double feature programme, comprising the variety show. "Stars In Your Eyes,"…

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Talks on Poetry and Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 8

At the rooms of the Fellowship of Australian Writers, 38 Clarence Street, tomorrow night, Miss Dulcic Deamer will review Leon Batt's poems, "Not for Fools."…

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May Lose 3 Wickets Before Ball Bowled

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 14

Gordon Cricket team's score of 0-41 may become 3-41 before Balmain bowl a ball against them at Birchgrove Oval today. J G Lush who broke a…

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New Badge Of Free French Worn At Theatre Party

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 9

The new Free French badges--a small blue enamel badge embossed with the red Cross of Lorraine and with "France Libre" printed on it--were worn by members of the French community who attended the picture night…

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Servicemen's Concert

The Sun · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 2

A concert produced by Navy, Army and Air Force will be held at the Assembly Hall, Macquarie-street, to- night, to augment the funds of the…

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Bib and Bub Words & Pictures

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1941 · page 8

Mrs. Bear on the beach was a terrible swell, She had a beach hat and pyjamas as well. She loved the players who played on the beach, And she always gave a small coin to each…

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Sensational Pictures Of Randwick Race Fall Crowd Jam Stopped Mabonga's Owner From Lodging Protest

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1941 · page 15

Owner of Mabonga, Mr. Bill Etherington, could not get down from the top deck of the official Randwick stand yesterday in time to lodge a protest against Red Pete, winner of the Farm Novice Handicap…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Randwick Finish—glenfield Handicap, abt. 6 Furs

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 11

AT THE LEGER—FARM NOVICE HANDICAP, abt. 1 Mile. FINISH—FARM NOVICE HANDICAP, abt. 1 Mile. AT THE LEGER—WARWICK FEBRUARY HANDICAP, abt. 1¼ Miles. FINISH—WARWICK FEBRUARY HANDICAP, abt. 1¼ Miles…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Randwick at the Leger—maiden Handicap, abt 7 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 10

FINISH—MAIDEN HANDICAP, abt. 7 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—MAIDEN HANDICAP, abt. 7 Furs—SECOND DIVISION. FINISH—MAIDEN HANDICAP, abt. 7 Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—INGLEBURN NURSERY HANDICAP, abt. 5½ Furs…

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Pipe Band's Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

The Granville Pipe Band held another of its popular dances in the Granville Town Hall on Saturday. Though the night was warm, the hall was…

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"Everybody Dance"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 6

Helping Australia war effort by dancing is now a regular weekly pastime since "Everybody Dance,' featuring the world's best orchestras,…

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A.l.a. Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

Despite the sultriness of Monday night, fully a hundred attended the A.L.A. dance at the Caraleon. Which clearly indicates the popularity of…

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Grecian Red Cross Ball

To Ethnico Vema = Greek National Tribune · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 4

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L.a.m.p.s. Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

The L.A.M.P.S. will hold a supper dance at Parramatta Town Hall on Saturday March 29. Dubois' orchestra has been engaged, Dancing from…

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"Theatre Is Not a Luxury." Actors Entertained

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

"I FEEL that the theatre is not a luxury, but a necessity, and the Government in England is realising this by financing theatrical tours throughout…

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