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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    Sylvia Welling plays the title role of "The Dubarry," the musical play of the reign of Louis XV; which is now in its sixth week at the Theatre Royal. Others in the cast include Cecil ...

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  3. BROADCASTING.

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  4. LETTERS

    Sir,—The article by Flinders Barr on "Old Portraits by Elizabethan Artists" ("Herald," l7/2/34), with particular reference to Droeshout's engraving of Shakespeare, published ...

    Article : 347 words
  5. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    The broadcast of Mascagni's "Iris" from the national station last Wednesday proved to be eminently successful. Not everyone agreed about the merits of the score; for, when a new ...

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  6. CURRENT LITERATURE

    With the advent of the motor car and the radio, the peasantry of the English counties began to lose quickly their old customs an[?] languages. No one has done more to ...

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  7. THE INDIAN PROBLEM.

    The uneducated Indian has come to place a pathetic faith in "swaraj" (self-government) as the panacea for earthly His, from law courts to land taxes. Dr. N. Gangulee uses this as ...

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  8. CRITERION—"LISTEN LESTER."

    At the Criterion Theatre Ernest C. Rons' company is appearing in "Listen Lester." a picturesque and lively musical comedy. Renie Riano Charles Norman, Jack and Sylvian Kellaway, and ...

    Article : 55 words
  9. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Jim Gerald and his company continue their season at the Tivoli Theatre, where they are presenting a new show every week. There are two performances daily. ...

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  10. THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE.

    "Children in Uniform" by Christa Winsloe the Independent Theatre's current production, will be presented at the Savoy Theatre to-night and on the two following Saturday nights. The play ...

    Article : 75 words
  11. BRYANT'S PLAYHOUSE.

    At Bryant's Playhouse to-night at 8.15 o'clock, Beryl Bryant will present "The Laughing Lady," by Alfred Sutro. Dorothy Shepherd has the title role, and the cast includes H. C. Harper, Beryl ...

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  12. REPERTORY THEATRE.

    To-night at the Repertory Theatre, a new and original series of five "Grand Guignol Plays" from the pens of Australian playwrights, who are associated with the Repertory Theatre, will be ...

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  13. CONTROL OF FORESTS.

    Mr. G. J. Rodger, chief working plans, officer in the New South Wales Forestry Commission, addressing the Millions Club luncheon yesterday, explained the progress made with ...

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  14. LIGHTFOOT-BURLAKOV STUDIO.

    A studio evening of one-act plays and dancing will be held at the Lightfoot-Burlakov Studio, 68 King-street, to-night, to raise funds to provide settings for the production of "Schcherazade," about ...

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  15. VICISSITUDES AND EVOLUTION OF ART.

    The delicate aura of psychology with which art is enwrapped makes it difficult to deal with in a material sense, and it is interesting to observe in "Art in My Time," by Frank ...

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  16. CONCERT AND DANCE.

    A concert and dance will be given at the Railway Institute to-night by the Arcadians, under the auspices of the Burns Anniversary Club. ...

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  17. CONCERT AT MOSMAN.

    At the Mosman Town Hall to-night the Mosman Musical Society's orchestra of 40 players will offer a programme of orchestral music, under the conductorship of Mr. Ivan Rixon. There will also ...

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  18. "FREE" MUSIC.

    Sir,—The views of Mr. Percy Grainger, as quoted by Mr. Ernest Wunderlich in your issue of February 9, have aroused my interest in this subject of "free" music. Mr. ...

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  19. "ELIJAH" TO BE BROADCAST.

    A performance of Mendelssohn's oratorio, "Elijah." will be broadcast on Sunday evening from station 2FC, beginning at 8.45. The conductor will be Mr. G. Vera Barnett. ...

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  20. "THE SEA ROVERS."

    On Sunday evening, at 8.45. 2GB will broadcast George Edwards in "The Sea Rovers." his role being that of the swashbuckling Captain Norton, leader of a band of smugglers who defy the ...

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  21. REV. DR. MACINTYRE

    Rev. Dr. R. G. Macintyre has intimated to the board of directors of the Burnside Orphan Homes his desire to retire from the position of managing director at the end of May ...

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  22. THE MODERN DANCE.

    At the Savoy Theatre on Tuesday night Irene Vera Young will repeat her recent recital of modern dance. The programme includes solo dances by Irene Vera Young and a dance drama, ...

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  23. AVIATION CASE.

    In the Summons Division of the Cental Police Court, Norman William Burgess, of the Civil Aviation Department, proceeded against Henry Warren Grinrod Penny on two ...

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  24. "THE FATHER."

    At St. James' Hall, Phillip-street, on Tuesday, Mr. Montgomery Stuart will present Stilndberg's play, "The Father." Mr. Stuart will take the part of the captain, and Myra Leard that of the ...

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  25. "IN OLD HAVANA."

    The Bankstown Musical Society will produce the musical comedy, "In Old Havana." at the Capitol Theatre, Bankstown, on Tuesday and Wednesday. The producer is Mr. E. Carmichael. ...

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  26. CONCERT AT DEEWHY.

    A concert will be given at Luance Hall, Pitt-water-road, on Tuesday night by the Deewhy and District Choral Society, conducted by Mr. Roy Maling. This will be the society's second concert ...

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  27. "PEG O' MY HEART."

    The Roylands Dramatic Club, Burwood, will produce "Peg o' My Heart" at the Burwood Sohool of Arts on Tuesdny and Wednesday nights. ...

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  28. SOLDIERING, ADVENTURE, AND TRAVEL.

    Justly described by Mr. Neville Chamberlain in a foreword as "a valuable contribution to the literature of the African continent," Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Harding's "Far ...

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  29. THE SUMMER SCHOOL.

    Sir,—Would you allow me space in your paper to answer Mr. Alan Watt's letter of Thursday last? In my address I compared the plans of the different professors with that ...

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  30. MISS MARIE BROWN.

    Miss Marie Brown, soprano, will give a recital at the Conservatorium Hall on Thursday, at 8.15 p.m. The assisting artists will be Miss Phyllis McDonnld (violinist) and Mr. Frank Hutchens ...

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  31. MISS LILIAN FROST.

    Miss Lilian Frost will give the first organ recital of her 1034 season at the Pitt-street Congregational Church on Thursday, at 1.15 p.m. ...

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  32. MUSIC LOVERS' CLUB.

    At a meeting of the Music Lovers' Club in Paling's Hall on Friday Mr. Leslie Harvey, who is leaving to take up a post in Japan, will play, on the newly-installed organ, Rachmaninoff's second ...

    Article : 50 words
  33. PETROL COMMISSION.

    The Petrol Royal Commission resumed its sittings, in camera, at Darlinghurst Courthouse yesterday. The accounts of Texas Co. (Australasia), ...

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  34. ONE-ACT PLAYS.

    The Experimental Theatre will present a programme of four one-act plays—"The Girl Comes Home," by Beulah Marie Dix: "Shakespeare is so Modern," by John Bourne; "The Lovely Miracle," ...

    Article : 67 words
  35. A MODERN MYSTIC.

    "The Selected Letters, 1869-1924, of Friedrich von Hugel," Baron of the Holy Roman Empire, give clear insight into the mind and feeling of one of the central figures in the ...

    Article : 307 words
  36. POLICE COURTS.

    At the Central Police Court yesterday, Mr. Wood, S.M., sentenced Arthur Kenneth Dear to six months' gaol for assaulting Constable Wilde; fined him £2 for riotous conduct; ...

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  37. "AMBROSE APPLEJOHN'S ADVENTURE."

    At the Sydney High School on March 8, 9, and 10. the school old Boys' Union will present Walter Hackett's comedy. "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure." May Hollinworth will be the producer. ...

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  38. THE DEVIL'S TRILL SONATA

    Yehudi Menuhln, the boy violinist who will tour Australia next year, plays the heretofore unrecorded "Devil's trill" sonata by Tartint, the early eighteenth century Italian violinist ...

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  39. GILBERT AND SULLIVAN OPERA.

    The honorary secretary of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society announces that "The Pirates of Ponzance" will be produced under the direction of Mr. John Byrne, at the Australian Hall. Elizabeth-street, ...

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  40. MUSICAL COMEDY AT SAVOY.

    "Good Catch," a musical comedy, written by John F. Cazabon, and composed by George S. English, will be presented at the Savoy Theatre on March 21 in aid of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. ...

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  41. MUSICAL ASSOCIATION CHOIR.

    A performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah" will be given by the Musical Association Choir during the visit of Sir Hamilton Harty, the eminent English conductor, in June. ...

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  42. GRAND OPERA BROADCASTS.

    Sir,—Mr. George Nassoor's letter in your issue of February 22 is to the point and convincing, As a musician and an Australian who has been abroad for 12 years, I have heard ...

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  43. "THE MERRY WIDOW."

    "The Merry Widow" will be played by the Bankstown Opera Company under the leadership of Mr. Les. Enderbury, on March 12, 13, and 14, at the Capitol Theatre, Bankstown. ...

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  44. CONSERVATORIUM ORCHESTRA.

    The Conservatorium orchestral season will open on Wednesday, March 14. Dr. W. Arundel Orchard will conduct. The programme will include Symphony No. 5 in O minor (Beethoven), "The Pines ...

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  45. "SHE PASSED THROUGH LORRAINE."

    She Passed Through Lorraine," by Lionel Hale, will be presented by the Sydney Players' Club at St. James's Hall on March 17 and 24 and April 7. Mr. S. R. Irving has charge of the production, ...

    Article : 71 words
  46. OUR NEW STORY.

    The wireless has come to play an important role in the life of the nineteen-thirties. Farmers in remote parts of the country receive weather reports by means of it; musical enthusiasts ...

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  47. PRIVATE LETTERS OF A STATESMAN

    One might be inclined to raise the question of good taste in publication of a book of private letters such as "H.H.A.: Letters to a Friend." The Earl of Oxford and Asquith ...

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  48. LECTURES.

    Tom Thumb Theatre (Junior Theatre League): March 1. "The Ideal of a Theatre for Youth," by Mr. Don Finley. Chelsea Book Club (John o' London's Literary ...

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  49. HARBOUR BRIDGE PYLON.

    The exhibition in the pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge will open at 10 a.m. from to-day, and will remain open until 10 p.m. Arrangements have been made for the installation of ...

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  50. FINDING A SOUL.

    Mr. Stuart Wood's remarkable autobiography and indictment of ths penal system Shades of the Prison House which appeared in 1932 has now had a remarkable sequel. The ...

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  51. CAVALRY IN N.S.W.

    Sir,—I have just read your article and the subsequent correspondence on this subject. The H. Halloran referred to was my grandfather, the late Henry Halloran, C.M.G. I ...

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  52. REGENT THEATRE.

    This week's programme at the Regent Theatre will include "By Candlelight." in which Elissa Land and Paul Lukas have leading parts, and "Havana Windows," a comedy with music. Elsa Straits will ...

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  53. NEW MUSIC.

    An album entitled "C. B. Cochran presents a section of gems from his most successful productions," selected and arranged by Henry Hall, contains excerpts from fourteen recent ...

    Article : 285 words
  54. CAPITOL THEATRE.

    The Capitol Theatre is presenting "To the Last Man," an outdoor romance, and "Ace of Aces," which tells a story of aerial fighting in the war. ...

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  55. ST. JAMES THEATRE.

    The principal film in the new programme at then St. James Theatre is "Cinderella's Fella," in which Bing Crosby, the popular "crooner," and Marion Davies have the leading roles. A Laurel and Hardy ...

    Article : 44 words
  56. LYCEUM.—"I WAS A SPY."

    The season of "I Was a Spy" at the Lyceura Theatre will end next week, when the theatre will be occupied for a time by the annual Methodist Conference. ...

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  57. MAYFAIR THEATRE.

    Next week. "Thark." a Tom Walls-Ralph Lynn/picture, will begin a season at the Mayfair Theatre. It will be accompanied by "Kindle Wakes' in which Dame Sybil Thorndike will be seen. ...

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  58. Advertising

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  59. STATE THEATRE.

    At the State Theatre Warner Baxter and Helen Vinson are appearing in "As Husbands Co." "My Weakness." on the same programme, brings forward Lilian Harvey. ...

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  60. BAND MUSIC.

    Manly Wharf Circular Quay Sunday, 1.45 p.m., Metropolitan Band Yeo Park: Sunday, 8 p.m., Ashfield District Band. Bronte: Sunday, 3 p.m., Bronte Beach Military ...

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  61. PLAZA THEATRE.

    The Plaza Theatre is showing "The Right to Romance." with Ann Harding, and "Before Dawn." a "thriller." next week the Plaza Theatre will revive "Viennese Nights." ...

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  62. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE.

    "Design For Living" at the Prince Edward Theatre, brines forward Miriam Hopking Gary Cooper, and Frederick March in a free adaption of a play by Noel Coward. ...

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  63. SHADE FOR CEMETERIES.

    Sir,—"Redgum's" letter in your issue of the loth inst., drawing attention to the lack of shade trees in cemeteries, is very welcome In 1920, being a regular visitor to the ...

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  64. CIVIC.—"WALTZING MATILDA."

    Pat Hanna's new film, "Waltr[?]g Matilda," continues its season at the Civic Theatre. Joe Va[?] Dorothy Parnham, and Norman French are in the cast. ...

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  65. STATE NEWSREET THEATRE.

    Glimpses of life of the late King of the Belgians are given in the new programme at the State Newsreel Theatre. Another picture from overseas show the dismanting of Captain cook's ...

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  66. ANZAC EVE FESTIVAL.

    Preparations are in hand for the Anzac eve festival to be held at the Conservatorium on April 24. The Anzac festival committee is at present organising singing and verse speaking ...

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  67. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    "The Four Gospels," Torrey: "Radio Therapy in Diseases of Women," Donaldson (Hodder and Staughton). Profits and Politics," Charques and Ewen ...

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  68. LYRIC THEATRE.

    The Lyric Theatre is showing "Love on Wheels," with Jack Hulbert, and "Ever in My Heart." ...

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  69. EMPRESS THEATRE.

    "The Invisible Man" is being shown at the Empress Theatre. ...

    Article : 15 words
  70. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    The Empire Theatre is showing "White Woman," with Charles Laughton, and "Jimmy and Sally." ...

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