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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    Dr. Malcolm Sargent, who has come to Australia, as guest-conductor for the Australian Broadcasting Commission, will open his Australian season at the Town Hall to-night. He will conduct the ...

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  3. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    Before he has even raised a baton in public, Dr. Malcolm Sargent has impressed himself on Sydney musicians as a brilliant, forceful, attractive and singularly practical ...

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  4. CURRENT LITERATURE

    The interest of the man in the street in the more pressing social problems is undergoing a marked change at the moment. A generation ago it was almost impossible to mention sex: ...

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  5. PICTURE THEATRES.

    At the Prince Edward Theatre, at 11 o'clock, to-day, Madeleine Carroll will make her debut in "The Case against Mrs. Ames," a story of intrigue and suspense. George Brent appears as a ...

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  6. STATE THEATRE.

    "The White Angel" in which Kay Francis appears in a fine part, and "Hot Money," with Ross Alexander in a good role, combine to make a good programme at the State Theatre. ...

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  7. LIBERTY.

    "Show Boat" continues its successful season at the Liberty Theatre. Another issue of the March of Time is part of the supporting programme. ...

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  8. THEATRE ROYAL.—"YES, MADAM?"

    "Yes, Madam?" the successful new musical comedy is being presented by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., nighty at the Theatre Royal. Charles Hi[?]lop is playing the leading role, and is supported ...

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  9. PLYING AND CLIMBING.

    The charm of mountains are dealt with from two different points of view, the aerial and the terrestrial, in two very pleasant books received this week. ...

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  10. EMBASSY.

    Jessie Matthews, Sonnie Hale, and Robert Young are in "It's Love Again," at the Embassy Theatre. Also on the Embassy bill is "Line Engaged," with Arthur Wontner and Jane Baxter. ...

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  11. LYCEUM.

    "Secret Agent," with Madeleine Carroll and Robert Young, and "The Hope of his Side," with Sidney Howard, are the current attractions at the Lyceum Theatre. ...

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  12. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Jim Gerald and the international Stars bid farewell to Tivoli audiences in "Calling all the Stars" at a gala performance this evening. It will be some months before the popular comedian will be ...

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  13. HAMLET CHRONOLOGY.

    Dr. Cairncross has produced a solution of the problem of the first quarto of "Hamlet." One is relieved to find that the second quarto was written by Shakespeare, for a long ...

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  14. MAYFAIR.

    Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy in "Wh[?]psaw," and Claude Allister and Richard Arlen in "Three Live Ghosts" make up the present programme at the Mayfair Theatre. ...

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  15. HOYT'S REGENT.

    The new programme at the Regent Theatre is headed by "Private Number," in which Robert Taylor and Loretta Young appear. The support is "Nobody's Fool," with Edward Everett Horton. ...

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  16. HOYT'S PLAZA.

    Warner Baxter and Gloria Stuart head the cast of "The Prisoner of Shark Island" at the Plaze Theatre. "High Tension," with Glenda Farrell and Brian Donlevy, is the supporting attraction. ...

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  17. "HERMIT ISLAND."

    The Australian Repertory Theatre Players will present "Hermit Island," a musical romance by J. W. Heming and Frederic Holt, at West Stanmore Methodist Church Hall, in aid of the church funds, ...

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  18. ST. JAMES.

    Clark Gable, Jeanette Macdonald, and Spencer Tracy appear in "San Francisco" at the St. James Theatre. Short items make up the balance of the programme. ...

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  19. THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE.

    The second performance of "The Three Sisters," a Hussain drama by Anton T[?]h[?]hov, will be presented at the Savoy Theatre, to-night, at 8 o'clock. The play has been produced by Doris Fitton, with ...

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  20. VARIETY.

    The revivals at present showing at the variety Theatre are "Sanders of the River" and "The 39 Steps." ...

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  21. CAPITOL.

    At the Capitol the attraction is "Bullets or Ballots," a striking film, which has Ed[?] Robinson and Joan Blondell in leading roles. The support is "Roaming Lady," with Ralph Bellamy and Fay ...

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  22. THE PREMIER'S WIFE.

    A well-chosen cast will interpret Mrs. Ada A. Holman's play, "The Premier's Wife," which is to be presented at David Jones's auditorium, in aid of the funds of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind ...

    Article : 57 words
  23. EMPRESS.

    "These Three," featuring Miriam Hopkins, Merie Oberon, and Joel McCrea in the lead, and "Two Against the World" as the support, will be the programme at the Empress ...

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  24. NAPIER'S LETTERS.

    "Letters of Field-Marshal Lord Napier of Magdala," edited by his son, Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. H. D. Napier, is a pendant to the biography, "Lord Napier of Magdala," ...

    Article : 239 words
  25. INDIAN HISTORY.

    India is the latest volume (or rather, volumes) in the "Modern States Series," and this brief history, in two parts, is contributed by Professor Dodwell, of London University. ...

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  26. LYRIC.

    Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" and "Living Dangerously," the current show at the Lyric Theatre, provide excellent entertainment. ...

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  27. BRYANTS' PLAYHOUSE.

    "That by Which Men Live," a new play by Dulcie Deamer, will be given at Bryants's Playhouse, Forbes-street, Darlinghurst, for a season of Wednesday night performances commencing next ...

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  28. STATE THEATRETTE.

    New pictures of the civil war in Spain, including the rebels' advance on Madrid, the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games, and the fight between Foord and Petersen are highlights in the ...

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  29. RICHARD CROOKS.

    The celebrated tenor, Richard Crooks, will return from his seasons in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth to-day, and will leave for Brisbane this afternoon. On Thursday evening, September 17, the first of ...

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  30. TATLER THEATRE.

    The programme at the Tatler Theatre for the week commencing to-day will include "Under Two Flags," with Ronald Colman and Claudette Colbert in the lead. The support will be Paul Muni in ...

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  31. MISS JOYCE LODGE.

    Miss Joyce Lodge will give a recital of modern dance at the Savoy Theatre on Tuesday, October 6. Her assisting artist will be Mr. Erik Thomas, baritone. ...

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  32. CIVIC THEATRE.

    The ' Thin Man" turns spy-catcher in "Rendezvous," an exciting drama depicting the activities of the Black Chamber. America's great espionage bureau. Playing opposite William Powell in her ...

    Article : 61 words
  33. A GEORGE EDWARDS' BROADCAST.

    To-morrow evening, at 8.46, from station 2UW, George Edwards will present a radio drama, entitled "The Inevitable." ...

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  34. EMPIRE AND PALACE.

    The current programmes of the Empire and Palace Theatres comprise "The Dancing Pirate" and "Charlie Chan at the Race Track." ...

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  35. RETHBERG-PINZA, FAREWELL.

    The Australian Broadcasting Commission will present Elisabeth Rethberg and Ezio Pinza in a farewell recital at the Conservatorium on Tuesday night. They will give a special art programme. ...

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  36. CINESOUND REVIEW.

    The thousands of children who attended the birthday party of "Jessie" the elephant—oldest inhabitant of Sydney's Zoo—are shown celebrating in this week's Cinesound Review at the State, ...

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  37. THE WAR IN BRIEF.

    Captain Liddell Hart has frequently proved in the past that he has a right to be considered the finest military historian writing to-day. Now he can take on a new reputation ...

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  38. SYDNEY PLAYERS' CLUB.

    "Short Story," by Robert Morley, will be presented by the Sydney Players' Club at St. James's Hall, Phillip-street, on october 10, 17, and 24. Frank B. Appleton is the producer. ...

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  39. FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS.

    The September general meeting of the Fellowship of Australian Writers will not be held on the third Wednesday as usual, but on Monday, September 21, at the Overseas League clubroom. ...

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  40. WHAT IS A BOOK?

    When writers write about themselves and their method of writing, there is information to be gleaned not only by the potential author but also by the earnest reader. In the same ...

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  41. FOX MOVIETONE NEWS.

    The feature item on the Fox Movietone News. now at Hoyts Regent and Plaza is the arrival in Wellington Harbour, N. Z., of the new Tasman service luxury liner Awatea. Brevities on the ...

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  42. LOST PROPERTY.

    Lost and unclaimed property from the railways, tramways, post-offices, and metropolitan Government buses will be sold at Darling Harbour station next Wednesday, September ...

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  43. "I, SIR RICHARD GRENVILLE."

    "A glass-eating man of iron" is how G. H. Bushnell picturesquely describes Sir Richard Grenville, hero of the Revenge, in a new biography. And one of Grenville's ...

    Article : 519 words
  44. THE EASTERN SUBURBS PLAYERS.

    The Eastern Suburbs Amateur Theatrical Players will present their first review, "The Music Goes Round," at the Bondi Masonic Hall to-night. The proceeds will be given to the funds of the ...

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  45. SYDNEY DRAMA SOCIETY.

    The Sydney Drama Society will produce "Noah's Flood." a 15th century miracle play from the Chester series, at St. James's Hall, on Thursday next, as well as the final scene from Christopher ...

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  46. BROADCASTING.

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  47. DEVOTIONAL MUSIC.

    The Bishop Coadjutor (Dr. Pilcher), who is an authority on devotional music, suggested yesterday that a school of church music should be established in Australia. ...

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  48. GRACE STAFFORD'S ACADEMY.

    To-night, at St. James's Hall. Miss Grace Stafford will present members of the Academy of Dramatic Art in Ireland Wood's three-act comedy. "Miss Tracy." Miss Diana Reeve is responsible for this ...

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  49. VOCAL RECITAL.

    A vocal recital will be given by Gussie Johnston (mezzo-contralto) at Paling's concert hall to-night. She will be assisted by Richard Mcclelland (basso) and Vera Plowman (accompanist). ...

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  50. ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    A concert in conjunction with the Australian Broadcasting choir and Orchestra, and conducted by Mr. G. Vern Barnett, will be given by the Royal Philharmonic Society in the Sydney Town Hall on ...

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  51. PIGMENTS.

    Mr. Daniel Thompson has delved far and wide in his researches into the materials of mediaeval painting. He prays excuse, of course, for the fact that he omits that ...

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  52. JOYCE ATKINS AND MARIE DAWSON.

    At the conservatorium Hall on Saturday, September 26 a joint recital will be given by Joyce Atkins (mezzo-soprano) and Marie Dawson (violinist). The box plan will open at Paling's on Monday. ...

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  53. ROSE BAY MUSIC CLUB.

    An attractive programme has been prepared by the Rose Bay Music Club for its entertainment at the Wesley Hall, Dover-road, on Tuesday, September 15. Those who will contribute to the ...

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  54. PIANOFORTE LECTURE-RECITAL.

    For his next pianoforte lecture-recital, to be given at midday on Wednesday, in the Art Gallery at Anthony Hordern and Sons, Ltd., Mr. Arnold R. Mott has chosen six Mendelssohn pieces. ...

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  55. VERSE-SPEAKING ASSOCIATION.

    At the meeting of the Verse-speaking Association, to be held on Wednesday, September 30. Miss Ella McFadyen will speak on "Children's Poems Through the Ages." ...

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  56. CAZABON-ELLWOOD-SVERJENSKY TRIO.

    At the conservatorium Hall on Tuesday. September 20, the Cazabon-Ellwood-Sverjensky Trio will give a recital. The programme includes trios for piano, violin, and 'cello. ...

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  57. LECTURE.

    At the Ingerso[?] Hall to-morrow night Dr. Lloyd Ross will lecture on Lenin, under the auspices of the Rationalist Association. ...

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  58. WAHROONGA DISTRICT MUSIC CLUB.

    The next concert of the Wahroonga District Music Club will be held in the Church Hall, Coonanbarraroad, on Tuesday evening. ...

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  59. DRAMATIC BROADCASTS.

    To-night, at 9.30, the E.S.A. Players will present from 2GB a further dramatic puzzle in "Radio Charades" series, and at 3.30 they will feature "Contra Glamour," a drama of back stage. At ...

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  60. RURAL ENGLAND AGAIN.

    And still they come—the chroniclers of the cottage delights and bucolic pleasures in England to-day. Latest recruit to these rapidly swelling ranks is Mrs. Esther Meynell, author ...

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  61. ORGAN RECITAL AT LEICHHARDT.

    At All Sou[?]s' Church, Leichhardt, next Tuesday evening, Mr. Arthur Massey will give an organ recital. The programme includes the Bach Fugue "a la G[?]gue[?]" and the Sixth Sonata of Mendelssohn. ...

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  62. Advertising

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  63. SUNDAY NIGHT HARBOUR CRUISE.

    To-morrow evening, Kuttabul and Koompartoo, Sydney Ferries' two white showboats, will leave No. 5 jetty, Circular Quay, at 7.30 and 7.45 respectively, on their regular Sunday night harbour ...

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  64. KENNY CLINIC AT NEWCASTLE.

    The Minister for Health (Mr. Fitzsimons) has stated that a Sister Kenny clinic for the treatment of paralysed children will be opened at Newcastle as soon as possible. ...

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  65. WRITERS' LEAGUE.

    Mr. Collin wins will lecture to-morrow at 8 p.m. under the title "Confessions of a Critic." The lecture has been arranged by the Writers' League, and will take place in Mooney's clubrooms, 727 ...

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  66. MODERN ENGLISH POETRY.

    Mr. J. Bourke[?] B.A., will give an address on "The Development of Modern English Poetry" to the Sydney Literary Society, fourth floor, 333 George-street, on Monday, at 8 p.m. ...

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  67. NEW THEATRE LEAGUE.

    Mr. W J. Thomas, a recent visitor to Russia, will give an address on the cinemas and theatres of the Soviet Union in the New Theatre League rooms. 36 Pitt-street, to-morrow night. ...

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  68. FOLK-SONG CONCERTS.

    Mr. Clement Hosking will present the Sydney Folk-Song Choir in British and Continental folksongs, nautical songs, and sea shanties, to be sung in costume, at the Savoy Theatre, on ...

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  69. MARRICKVILLE SUNDAY CONCERTS.

    The Marrickville Municipal Orchestra, of 40 performers, conducted by Mr. F. G. Hanney, will give its 76th recital, with assisting artists, to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon[?] at Marrickville Town ...

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  70. RECITAL AT STRATHFIELD.

    A special music recital is to be given at the Trinity Congregational Church. The Boulevarde[?] Strathfield, on Tuesday, at 8 p.m. The vocalists will be Miss Gladys Evans and Mr. W. S. Pert, ...

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  71. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    World Population, Past Growth and Present Trends, A. M. Carr-Saunders (Oxford University Press). The Gold Mines of Southern Africa, Owen Letcher ...

    Article : 66 words
  72. BAND MUSIC.

    Manly Wharf, Circular Quoy: Sunday, 1.45 p.m., Metropolitan Band (F. Philpott). Botanic Gardens: Sunday, 3 p.m., PetershamDulwich Hill Band (S. C. Tremain). ...

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  73. HARBOUR BRIDGE PYLON.

    The first exhibit to attract attention at the Harbour Bridge pylon is an imposing view of the replica of the Crown jewels. Other features include the mothers' book, photographic room, ...

    Article : 80 words
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