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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Around The Market Advance in Picture Theatre Shares

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1941 · page 6

HEAVY dealing in shares in picture theatres, with announcements which caused price fluctuations, were a…

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Seven Out First Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 14

Seven of the eight batsmen out for ducks in the Glebe v. Gordon cricket match at Jubilee Oval on…

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Military Band To Play At Luna Park

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 9

This afternoon and tonight the 2nd Garrison Battalion Band will play at Luna Park. Sergeant Pearson will conduct…

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Threw "Stink Bomb" in Theatre

The Sun · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 3

James Hargrave Johnston, 19, radio mechanic, pleaded guilty at Central Police Court to-day to a charge of offensive behavior, and was fined £5…

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Raider Victims Entertained Ball At Trocadero

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 2

Survivors from the crews of ships sunk by German raiders were entertained at the "Rangitane Ball," held at the Trocadero…

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Leger and Post Pictures at Rosehill Finish—novice Handicap, 9 Furs

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 11

AT THE LEGER—FLYING HANDICAP, 7 Furs, FINISH—FLYING HANDICAP, 7 Furs. AT THE LEGER—ROSEHILL HANDICAP, l¼ Miles. FINISH—ROSEHILL HANDICAP, 1¼ Miles…

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Bomb Devastation in London — Latest Pictures by Clipper Air Mail — English Churches in Ruins

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 10

A picture taken from the roof of St. Paul's Cathedral, showing the devastation caused in London by recent German air raids. The cathedral fortunately has escaped serious damage. This picture, taken early this month, was sent by radio to New York, and arrived by the Clipper mail at the week-end. The picture on the right shows more wrecked London buildings. The King, in Field-Marshal's uniform, talking to homeless…

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

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 10

FINISH—MAIDEN HANDICAP, 7 Furs—FIRST DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—MAIDEN HANDICAP, 7 Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. FINISH—MAIDEN HANDICAP, 7 Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—QUALITY NURSERY HANDICAP, 6 Furs…

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Stench Bomb Thrown in Theatre. Radio Mechanic Fined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 14

For having thrown a stench bomb during a performance at the Boomerang Theatre, Carr Street, Coogee, on Saturday night, James Hargrave Johnston, 19,…

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Ashley's Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 5

Proceeds from a dance held on Thursday at the Caraleon by the management and staff of Ashley's, will go to the Mayoral Patriotic Fund. About…

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Caledonian Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 5

The Parramatta and District Caledonian Society's dance, held in the Town Hall on Saturday, attracted a crowd of 400. Soames' Argyle Or…

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A.l.a. Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 5

An attendance of 150 at the dance held by the Animal Lovers' Association in the Caraleon, on Monday, assured its success. Prizewinners were:…

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First Pictures Of Capture Of Bardia

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 2

This flag flew from Bardia town hall until the A.I.F. took possession. The men include Private T. C. Harvey (holding flag), Private V. N. McFayden (with bandage) and Private A. N. Arpente (with fez). Their unit was the first infantry formation to enter Bardia on the first day of the battle. This…

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Backyard Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 5

Alan and Margaret Robertson, of Macquarie-street, Parramatta, raised 18/3 for the Mayoral Patriotic Fund by a children's penny concert held…

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Band Contest

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

The Band Association of New South Wales will hold its 38th annual State Championship Contest at the Sydney Sports Ground on Sunday…

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Dance for Red Cross

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 4

A dance, in aid of the Red Cross will be held in the Dungowan Theatre, Penrith, on Thursday, February 6, under the auspices of the Nepean…

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Pictures Of Flemington Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 12

Over Last Jump—Hawthorn Hurdle, abt. 2m. Finish—Hawthorn Hurdle, abt. 2m. (3.41½).—COYLTON 1, METABUS 2, WINTERSET 3. About 1½ Furs, from Home—Holiday Stakes, 5½f. Finish—Holiday Stakes, 5½f. (1.7¾).—SILVER LIGHT 1, INTREPID 2, LEICESTER SQUARE 3…

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Pictures Of Flemington Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 13

After Turning for Home—Koakaribb Trial (1st Div.), abt. 1m. Finish—Koakaribb Trial (1st), abt. 1m. (1.40½).—TETIANUI 1, TREBLEWORTH 2, PALENCIA 3 After Turning for Home—Koakaribb Trial (2nd Div.), abt. 1m. Fin.—Koakaribb Tr. (2nd), abt. 1m. (1.40½)—STAR BOARDER 1, COLONEL 2, SWETTENHAM 3…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 8

THIS SATURDAY'S PROGRAMME Starring Jane Withers, with Jane D'arwell, Joe E. Brown Jnr., Robert Conway, and John Qualen, "Youth…

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Fairfield A.l.p. Dance

The Biz · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 3

Fairfield Branch of the Australian Labor Party (Non-Communist) held its first series of dances in the school of Arts, Fairfield, on Saturday night,…

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