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  2. CURRENT LITERATURE

    Welcome, Mr. Baldwin! Shame it is to see Lives of every statesman, ne'er a life of thee! So, in effect, after Charles Kingsley, lamented such publicists as J. L. Garvin of the ...

    Article : 725 words
  3. REAL ESTATE.

    The real estate market has been slightly more active this week than last, but the turnover is still below that of recent weeks, and many agents ...

    Article : 1,563 words
  4. BROADCASTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,753 words
  5. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    Mr. E. J. Tait, who went to Adelaide for the opening of the Russian ballet season, has sent from that city a handsome illustrated souvenir of the Australian tour. Looking at these ...

    Article : 1,394 words
  6. CINESOUND REVIEW.

    Jean Batten is shown in this week's Cinesound Review at the State, Lyceum Capitol, and Lyrie Theatres and the State Newsreel Theatrette, Jim Ferrier, Australian amateur golf champion, ...

    Article : 78 words
  7. BAND MUSIC.

    Balmoral Beach: Sunday 3.30, Mosman Municipal Band (S. Rowland). Maroubra Beach: Sunday, 2.30, Maroubra District Silver Band (F. W. Caldwell). ...

    Article : 62 words
  8. FOX MOVIETONE NEWS.

    In the Fox Movietone News, now at Hoyts Regent and Plaza Theatres, is Jean Batten's arrival in Sydney. It shows her 'plane flying over Sydney, landing at the aerodrome, close-ups of the plane ...

    Article : 110 words
  9. AMUSEMENTS.

    La Meri, the famous international dancer, is appearing nightly at the Theatre Royal, at 8.15 p.m., presented by A. D. M. Longden, by arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Ltd. A complete ...

    Article : 54 words
  10. PICTURE THEATRES.

    Reliance Pictures, the company responsible for the production of "Count of Monte Cristo," have now brought another romantic adventure to the screen in James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of ...

    Article : 84 words
  11. PORTRAIT OF A LADY.

    One can scarely imagine a more enlightening illustration to a book than the photograph of Anne Douglas Sedgwick, which is the frontispiece to the edition of her letters chosen ...

    Article : 324 words
  12. MUSICAL ASSOCIATION CONCERT.

    Miss Alice Prowse (contralto) and Miss Winifred Burston (pianoforte) were the special artists at a free concert arranged by the Musical Association of New South Wales, ...

    Article : 100 words
  13. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    "The Radio Parade" is the title of the latest gathering together ot talent in the revue at the Tivoli Theatre, which is open twice daily. Edwin Lawrence, Sammy Lewis, and Patt! Moore head a ...

    Article : 44 words
  14. "THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL."

    To-night "The School for Scandal" will be produced at the Kursaal Theatre, 420 Kent-street, by Scott Alexander. Saturday night performances or the famous comedy will continue until further ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. PLAZA.

    The current Plaza Theatre attractions comprise two Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films, "Naughty Marietta" and "The Thin Man." The former is the tuneful Victor Herbert operetta, starring Jeanette ...

    Article : 59 words
  16. THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE.

    The fourth performance of "The Royal Family of Broadway," a theatrical satire by Edna Ferber and George F. Kauiman, will be presented at the Savoy Theatre to-night, at 8. The play has been ...

    Article : 80 words
  17. PRINCE EDWARD.

    The programme at the Prince Edward Theatre consists of "Your's For the Asking" and "Toll of the Road." In the former are Dolores Costello Barrymore, George Raft, and Ida Lupino. Randolph ...

    Article : 60 words
  18. "FALSE SHAME."

    Screenings of the motion picture, "False Shame," which is shown to the sexes separately at the Savoy Theatre, have been re-arranged. To-day it will be shown at 10.30 for men, and 12.30 for ...

    Article : 38 words
  19. WOMEN'S CHESS.

    The women's State championship chess games will begin to-day in the library at Anthony Hordern and Sons, Ltd., at 7 p.m. Eighteen players will take part, including the ...

    Article : 42 words
  20. CAPITOL.

    In a big programme at the Capitol Theatre, the principal picture is "Bengal Tiger." starring Barton MacLanc. June Travis, and others. "The Affair of Susan." with Zasu Pitts, Hugh O'Connell, ...

    Article : 42 words
  21. PUBLIC SERVICE CHOIR.

    To-morrow, as an introduction to the second annual North Shore Eisteddfod, the Public Service Chair will sing in a programme arranged to be given in St. Peter's Hall, Blues Point-road. ...

    Article : 33 words
  22. EMPIRE AND PALACE.

    "The Case Against Mrs. Ames, in which are George Brent, Arthur Treacher, Beulah Bondi, and Alan Mowbray, is continuing at the Empire and Palace Theatres with "Three Cheers for Love." ...

    Article : 33 words
  23. HEALTH WEEK FUNCTION.

    The annuul physical culture and dancing by the Patricia Page Studio will be presented at the Conservatorium Hall to-night, at 7.45, when 600 pupils will take part. The proceeds go m aid of the Red ...

    Article : 44 words
  24. LIBERTY.

    "Show Boat" carries on as usual at the Liberty Theatre three times daily. ...

    Article : 17 words
  25. KATHLEEN DEMPSEY.

    A planoforte recital will be given at the Conservatorium Hall on Saturday, October 31, by Kathleen Dempsey (from the studio of Laurence Godfrey Smith). The programme will include works ...

    Article : 40 words
  26. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 341 words
  27. ST. JAMES.

    "The Great Zlegfcld," spectacular ana sentimental, a piece which occupies the whole programme at St. James Theatre, is being screened three times daily. ...

    Article : 27 words
  28. CONSERVATORIUM ORCHESTRA.

    The eighth subscription concert by the Conservatorium Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Edgar L. Bainton, will take place on Wednesday, October 28. The programme will include the overture "Hebrides" ...

    Article : 58 words
  29. MAYFAIR.

    Robert Taylor and Janet Gaynor are the attraction at the Mayfair Theatre in "Small Town Girl, a M-G-M romance. The second part of the programme consists of M-G-M featurcttes. ...

    Article : 32 words
  30. STATE.

    "Mary of Scotland," with Frederic March, Katherine Hepburn, and an immense cast in support, is at the State Theatre. In a mixed second part a "Mickey Mouse" cartoon is shown, and "Golfing ...

    Article : 34 words
  31. U.S.A. PLAYERS.

    To-morrow night, at 8, 2GB will broadcast the B.S.A. Players in "The Clock Strikes Eight," by E. V. Timms, and at 9 they will be heard in "Radio Charades," a novelty dramatic presentation. ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. PEPYS, CHAMPION OF ORPHANS.

    "My morals," declared Samuel Pepys in 1689, when he was an old and tried servant of England, "know no middle, in matters of trust at least, between scrupulously just and ...

    Article : 389 words
  33. EMBASSY.

    A long run is taking place of "Uncivilised" at the Mayfair Theatre, the Australian story attracting large crowds. With it is shown "Walking on Air," in which the principals are Gene Raymond ...

    Article : 36 words
  34. FOLK-RHYMES AND BALLADS.

    Miss Edith Lanser will undertake a novel programme at the Forum Club, St. James' Building, next Saturday, when she will recite a number of folk-rhymes and old ballads of British, French, ...

    Article : 64 words
  35. CIVIC AND CAMEO.

    "Exclusive Story" is showing at the Civic and Cameo Theatres—a drama of underworld "rackets" in New York. It stars Franchot Tone, Madge Evans, and Joseph Callelo. "Three Wise Guys" ...

    Article : 51 words
  36. JOSEPHINE BELL.

    Miss Josephine Bell (pianist), assisted by Messrs. Stanley Clarkson and Lindley Evans, will be heard in a recital at the Forum Club on Monday, November 9. ...

    Article : 30 words
  37. LYCEUM.

    The "Flying Doctor" picture is having a long run at the Lyceum Theatre. The associate play in the programme is "Two's Company," with Ned Sparks and Gordon Harker. ...

    Article : 29 words
  38. BALLET DANCING.

    The Lightfoot Burlakov dance studio will present "Les Sylphides," to the music of Chopin, and "Rococo," a ballet in the 18th century colouring, at the Conservatorium of Music on Thursday, October ...

    Article : 34 words
  39. VARIETY.

    Tallulah Bankhead is to be seen at the Variety Theatre in "Devil and the Deep," Charles Laughton and Gary Cooper being with her as supporting stars. The additional attraction is "The Scarlet ...

    Article : 46 words
  40. JOHN O' LONDON CIRCLE.

    On Tuesday, October 27, the John o' London Literary Circle will be given addresses by Mr. C. N. Baeyertz in "The Melody of Speech" and "The Music of Shakespeare's Blank Verse." ...

    Article : 35 words
  41. TATLER.

    To-day the Tatler Theatre changes its programme, and presents Grace Moore and Franchot Tone in "The King Steps Out" and Edward Horton and Glenda Farrell in "Nobody's Fool." ...

    Article : 29 words
  42. PLAYERS' CLUB.

    "Short Story," by Robert Morley, is to be played by the Players' Club to-night at St. James's Hall. The cast includes Edward Cavill, Flora Kitson, Alice Gould, Kathleen Galfney, Brendan Clarke, ...

    Article : 40 words
  43. LYRIC.

    Kav Francis is screened at the Lyric Theatre in "The White Angel," and Rose Alexander and Beverley Roberts in "Hot Money." ...

    Article : 22 words
  44. BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC.

    A concert by the British and international Music Society will be held at the Forum Club on Monday night. A portion of the proceeds of the concert will go to the inter-schools' competition fund. ...

    Article : 41 words
  45. EMPRESS.

    "The Case of the Velvet Claws" and "Two-fisted Gentleman" arc screened at the Empress Theatre. ...

    Article : 17 words
  46. STATE THEATRETTE.

    Jean Batten takes pride of place amongst Theatrette personalities this week. From overseas have come dramatic war pictures, showing the blowing up of Alcazar fortress at Toledo. Other ...

    Article : 60 words
  47. "DANGEROUS CORNERS."

    J. B. Priestley's "Dangerous Corners" will be staged by the Brunton Gibb Players on Thursday at St. James's Hall, the proceeds to go to the kindergarten movement. ...

    Article : 29 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 26 words
  49. KATHLEEN CONGREVE AND ENITH CLARKE.

    Kathieen Congreve ([?]) and [?] Clarke (pianist) give a programme of Handel, Bach, Brahms, Debussy, and Liszt at the Conservatorium Hall on Wednesday. ...

    Article : 30 words
  50. CONSERVATORIUM STUDENTS.

    On Saturday, 24th instant, a concert will be held by advanced students at the Conservatorium. The programme will include instrumental and vocal solos and chamber music. ...

    Article : 28 words
  51. POPULATION PROBLEMS.

    Your modern population statistician treads warily; before his mind's eye is the vision of Malthus revolving rapidly in his grave while overproduced coffee is burned in South ...

    Article : 423 words
  52. LUNA PARK.

    Luna Park, to which admission is free, together with the transport by ferry, is open this afternoon and at night. Its newest attraction is the floating dance palais. To-morrow the third of a series of ...

    Article : 46 words
  53. HARBOUR BRIDGE PYLON.

    The exhibition in the pylon of the Harbour Bridge is of an educational and entertaining nature, possessing many interesting attractions, mainly the Camera Obscura, 18 telescopes, a replica set of the ...

    Article : 62 words
  54. MOSMAN SCOUT CHOIR.

    The Mosman Boy Scout Choir, better known as the Middle Harbour Scout concert party, will appear at its annual concert in St. Clement's Hall, Raglan-street, Mosman, on Saturday, October 24. ...

    Article : 46 words
  55. SOCIAL BIOLOGY.

    The problem of how to deal with criminals after they have emerged from prison, how to prevent them from slipping back into crime again, and how to turn them into useful ...

    Article : 306 words
  56. GEORGE EDWARDS'S BROADCAST.

    To-morrow evening, at 8.45. George Edwards will broadcast through station 2UW a satire on notable British trials, the title being "Phantoms of Fantasy." ...

    Article : 27 words
  57. SYDNEY DRAMA SOCIETY.

    In response to requests for repetition, the Sydney Drama Society will stage the 15th century miracle play, "Noah's Flood," at the Emerson Hall, Liverpool-street, on Thursday. The part of Mrs. Noah ...

    Article : 55 words
  58. REPERTORY PLAYERS.

    The Australian Repertory Theatre Players will stage the operetta "The Better Things of Life" at the Emerson Hall on October 29. It is being produced by Ellaline Then and Irene Foster. ...

    Article : 33 words
  59. THE THESPIANS.

    Three short plays will be presented at the Little Theatre, 156 Pitt street on Thursday, and "The Brontes," by Alfred Sangster, at St. James's Hall, on Saturday, October 31. The cast includes ...

    Article : 47 words
  60. SUNDAY NIGHT HARBOUR TRIP.

    The Sunday night harbour concert by Sydney Ferries, Ltd., leaves No. 5 jetty, Circular Quay, to-morrow night between 7.30 and 7.45. The company's two largest showboats, Kuttabul and ...

    Article : 77 words
  61. SYDNEY LITERARY SOCIETY.

    A discussion on the Russian Theatre will take place at the Sydney Literary Society, P.O. Chambers, George-street, on Monday night, when several people who have visited the Soviet Union recently ...

    Article : 36 words
  62. CONCERTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

    Next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, Professor Bernard Heinze will conduct orchestral concerts for young people at the Town Hall. The programme on each occasion will include ...

    Article : 60 words
  63. FELLOWSHIP OF WRITERS.

    The October general meeting of the Fellowship of Australian Writers will be held on Wednesday at Spindles Cafe, 135 Pitt-street, when Mrs. Mary Gilmore will address members on her ...

    Article : 38 words
  64. SHORTER NOTICES.

    "Romantic Yesterdays" contains a charming account of the first crossing of the Blue Mountains, some pleasant descriptions of corners of historical interest in different parts of this ...

    Article : 261 words
  65. GENTLEMAN MUSICIAN.

    The simplicity and lack of pretentiousness of Mr. W. H. Reed's book on the late Sir Edward Elgar are its greatest asset. Inspired by G. B. Shaw, the author, who was for years ...

    Article : 357 words
  66. WRITERS' LEAGUE.

    Mr. C. J. Bonnington, B.A. (Oxon), will lecture on "The Development of the Nordic Cult in European Literature" to-morrow, at 8 p. m., in Mooney's club-rooms, 727 George-street (opposite ...

    Article : 49 words
  67. SYDNEY EXPRESSION GROUP.

    Under the auspices of the Sydney Expression Group, Mr. Donald Ingram Smith will lecture at the rooms of the Anzac Fellowship of Women, 96 Pitt-street, on Wednesday, on "Inside Impressions ...

    Article : 35 words
  68. LECTURE.

    At the ingerson [?], Crown-Street, to-morrow night, Mr. H. Scott Bennett will lecture on Mary Smedleys "China's Red Army Marches On." ...

    Article : 22 words
  69. PETERSHAM MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    "Desert Song" will be performed at the Ashfield Town Hall on November 4 and 5, by the Petersham Musical Society, in aid of the Petersham Benevolent Society and the Renwlck Hospital for ...

    Article : 38 words
  70. FORUM CLUB CONCERT.

    David Maddison (pianist), Mary Stevens (soprano), and Frederic Hyde (accompanist) will give a concert for the Forum Club at St. James Building, 109 Elizabeth-street, on Monday, October 26. ...

    Article : 33 words
  71. MILK BOARD'S ENTERTAINMENT.

    "The Milky Way." a fairy health play ana ballet, is being presented by the Milk Board. The next performance is on Monday night at the Savoy Theatre. ...

    Article : 33 words
  72. UNIVERSITY CARILLON.

    Mr. L. T. Shea will be the carillonist at the recital at the Sydney University to-morrow afternoon, at 3. The programme will include works by Handel, Schumann, Tschaikawski, Rebikoff, and ...

    Article : 35 words
  73. MUSIC CLUBS.

    Dorothy Helmrich and Marshall Sumner (pianist) in a recital will provide the programme at the next concert of the Wahroonga District Music Club, to be held on Thursday in the church hall, ...

    Article : 173 words
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