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  2. BROADCASTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,781 words
  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    J. C. Williamson, Ltd., announce that the curtain will rise at Her Majesty's Theatre to-night, at 7.45 p.m. To-night's performance of "The Maid of he Mountains" will mark the closing of this ...

    Article : 42 words
  4. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    As time goes on, the activities of the professional theatre in Sydney shrink to a smaller and smaller compass. To-night, Her Majesty's Theatre closes. There is talk of a ...

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  5. CURRENT LITERATURE

    Britain is quite accustomed to be upbraided for anything that goes wrong at any time in any part of the world. To this view, Mr. George E. Sokolsky's "The Tinder Box of ...

    Article : 422 words
  6. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    Sir,—For years the country districts of Australla have striven for decentralisation, and governments especially those of National complexion have promised it. All deplore that ...

    Article : 461 words
  7. JAPANESE TRADE EXPANSION.

    Sir,—At a time when the World Economic Conference is expected to counteract some of the evils of unbridled economic nationalism, one should deprecate statements such as that ...

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  8. CRITERION—"ESCAPE."

    Miss Athene Seyler and Mr. Nicholas Hannen will appear together in "The Middle Watch," a play by Ian Hay, which will begin a season at the Criterion Theatre to-night. There will be no ...

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  9. THEATRE ROYAL—"HONI SOIT."

    Mr. ernest C. Rolls' new revue, "nonl solt," is being presented at the Theatre Royal. The large cast includes Charles Norman, Rene Riano, and Byrl Walkley. ...

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  10. PHILIP HARGRAVE SEASON.

    Philip Hargrave will give his third concert at the Town Hall to-night and will be supported by Mr. John Dudley (tenor). Mr. Frank Hutchens will act as accompanist. The ...

    Article : 80 words
  11. IN THE RING.

    In "A Man Must Fight," Mr. Gene Tunney, who, prior to his recent retirement unchallenged, was the world's heavyweight champion, relates his reminiscences of the ring. A fact ...

    Article : 508 words
  12. NEW RECORDS.

    Bach's suites for orchestra, violin, or harpsichord (composed for his second wife) are all based on dance movements, and are, therefore, pervaded with brightness and charm. This ...

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  13. MR. JOHN BROWNLEE.

    The dates for Mr. John Brownlee's farewell season of three concerts have been definitely fixed for Saturday. July 8; Tuesday, July 11; and Thursday. July 13. This series will be preceded by ...

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  14. THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE.

    The current production by the Independent Thentre is John Van Druten's "London Wall," which will be presented at the Savoy Threatre, Bilgh-street, at 8 o'clock to-night, and on the ...

    Article : 66 words
  15. REPERTORY THEATRE.

    To-night, at the Repertory Theatre, Mr. Scott Alexander will present for the third and last time the popular musical play "My Sweetheart." The cast includes William Gates. Virginia Coyle. ...

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  16. JUNIOR THEATRE LEAGUE.

    The first session of the second annual drama tournament, organised by the directors of the Junior Theatre League (Miss Fay Hornby and Mr. Don Finley), will take place at the Emerson Hall, ...

    Article : 70 words
  17. "LE GENDRE DE MONSIEUR POIRIER."

    At the Mosman Town Hall to-night the Alliance Francaise will present "Le Gendre de Monsleur Polrier," by Emile Augier and Jules Sandeau. The play will be produced by Henri Segaert, who will ...

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  18. THE PLAYERS' CLUB.

    Commencing on Saturday, June 17, the Sydney Players' Club will present at St James Hall. Phillip street "A Social Convenience," a modern comedy by B. M. Harwood. The producer will ...

    Article : 88 words
  19. PROSPECTING.

    Sir,—Something should be done to instruct new chum prospectors in the art of finding, and more especially the recovering, of gold Hundreds of enthusiastic men are searching ...

    Article : 405 words
  20. "THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN BALLET."

    At the Conservatorium next Saturday night "The First Australian Ballet." which is directed by Miss L. Lightfoot and Mr. M. Burlakov, will present "Roksanda," a new ballet in three acts, by ...

    Article : 41 words
  21. AN EX-TSAR.

    The title of "Pull Devil, Pull Baker," by Miss Stella Benson and Count de Toulouse Lautrec de Savine, requires explanation. The Count related his reminiscences to Miss Benson, ...

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  22. SUNDAY PLAY READINGS.

    Mr. Duncan Macdougall will give a dramatic rending of a new one-act comedy by Noel Coward, and extracts from "Hunger and Love," by Lionel Britton, to-morrow night, at 7.45 o'clock, at 39 ...

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  23. BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY.

    A concert of works by British and Continental composers will be given under the auspices of the British Music Society at the Forum Club, St. James' Buildings Elizabeth-street, on Monday. ...

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  24. MISS MURIEL EDSALL

    Miss Muriel Edsall will give a planoforte recital in the Conservatorium Small Hall on Wednesday. June 14, at 8.5 p.m. This young planist is a pupil of Miss Bessle Coleman. Her programme ...

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  25. RECITALS AT LYCEUM CLUB.

    Warwick McKenzie (violtnist) and Ella McKenzle (planist) will give recitals at the Lyceum Club on July 12, August 9, September 6, and October 4. ...

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  26. AUSTRALIA.

    In his preface to "Australia, Human and Economic," Mr. Arthur Jose explains the scope of the volume. It Is intended to be neither a text-book nor a history, but an explanation. ...

    Article : 222 words
  27. NANCYE STEWART AND MAYNE LYNTON.

    On Thursday, July 6, Mayne Lynton will begin a series of monthly recitals at the Arts Club, 220 Pitt-street. The opening programme will comprise "The Widow in the Bye Street," followed by ...

    Article : 95 words
  28. MR. WALTER E. BAKER.

    At the Cirterion Theatre on June 27 a "testimonial matinee" will be held for Mr. Walter E. baker, the veteran actor, who is seriously ill. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., and members of the Actors' ...

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  29. "SWEET LAVENDER."

    Pinero's "Sweet Lavender" will be presented at St. James's Hall on Monday, June 19 by members of the staff of the Bank of Australasia, in aid of the Industrial Blind Institution. ...

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  30. PAKIE'S CLUB.

    At Pakic's club, 219 Elizabeth-street, to-morrow night. Mr. I. K. Sampson will speak on "The Problem of Life." ...

    Article : 23 words
  31. GERMANY AND THE JEWS.

    Sir,—Recent news has contained repeated reports of the continued persecution of intellectual Jews in Germany, amongst them such great personalities as Max Rheinhardt, Bruno ...

    Article : 308 words
  32. HIGHLAND SOCIETY CONCERTS.

    The first of a series of popular Saturday evening concerts, to be given under the auspices of the Highland Society, will take place between 7.30 and 8 o'clock to-night at the Assembly Hall. ...

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  33. "THE SUNDOWNER."

    The R.T.P. Theatre organisation will give its final performance of "The Sundowner" at the Ingersoll Hall. Oxford-street to-night. ...

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  34. THE STRATHFIELD MUSIC CLUB

    The Strathfield Music Club will hold its next musicale on Tuesday. June 13. at the Strathfield Town hall. The artists will be: Miss Jeanette Rooney (contralto), Miss Veta Wareham (viollnist). ...

    Article : 46 words
  35. OTHER NOTICES.

    The contents of "The Australasian Journal of Psychology and Philosophy" are sometimes rather above the head of the ordinary mortal, but in the June number there are several ...

    Article : 478 words
  36. WOLLONGONG MUSIC CLUB.

    Mr. John Brownlee will give a song recital at the Wollongong Music Club in July. The assisting artist will be Monsleur Raymond Lambert, the Belgian planist. ...

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  37. LINDFIELD MUSIC CLUB.

    The next musicale of the Lindfield Music Club will be held on Wednesday, at 8 p.m., at the Methodist Hall, Lindfield. A special feature of the programme will be the performance of Dvorak's ...

    Article : 58 words
  38. HYDE PARK.

    Sir,—While I do not propose to enter into the discussion that is continually arising in the correspondence columns of your paper in regard to the general layout of Hyde Park, I ...

    Article : 404 words
  39. CONCERT AT HOSPITAL.

    A concert will be given in ward 15 of the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, to-night, at 7 o'clock. It is being organised by the Mons Veterans' Association ...

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  40. SUNDAY CONCERT.

    A concert will be given at the Arcadia Theatre. Pitt-street, Sydney, to-morrow night, at 8.15 o'clock, in aid of the Nurses' Welfare Club. The performers will be: The Misses Gwen Olllard, Shella ...

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  41. EMPIRE BROADCASTING.

    As from to-morrow afternoon the programme from the British Broadcasting Corporation's Empire chort-wave station at Daventry for the Australasian zone will be ...

    Article : 187 words
  42. BAND MUSIC.

    Taronga Park: 3 p.m., Sunday, Crow's Nest Citizen Band. Botanic Gardens: 3 p.m., Sunday, Leichhardt District Band. ...

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  43. REOENT THEATRE.

    To-day the Regent Theatre will present "A Bill of Divercement," a film version of Miss Clemence Dane's play of the same name. The cast will include John Barrymore, Katherine Hepburn, [?] ...

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  44. IT'S ME.

    Sir,—What's wrong with it? We are told "every nice woman uses It." I hope that's true. Again, that only affected women say "It is I." I hope that's not true. Finally, that "It is I," ...

    Article : 292 words
  45. THE GENERAL.

    In "Generaliship" General J. F. C. Fuller tinctures salt with humour. He relates that at the battle of Waterloo Colonel Clement, a French Infantry commander, fought with ...

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  46. STATE THEATRE.

    "The King's Vacation" continues its successful season at the State Theatre. Geroge Arliss lends a cast which includes Mrs. Arliss, O. P. Heggle, and Dudley Digges. "Employees' Entrance," with ...

    Article : 39 words
  47. CAPITOL THEATRE.

    The new programme at the Capitol Theatre includes "Women They Talk About." with Barbara Stanwyck, and "Let Me Explain, Dear," with Gene Gerrard, an English comedian. ...

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  48. PLAZA.—"CAVALCADE."

    "Cavalcade" has now entered upon the tenth week of its senson in the city. This noteworthy picture is now being shown at the Plaza Theatre. ...

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  49. MAYFAIR THEATRE.

    Jan Klepura's new film. "Tell Me To-night," is being presented at the Mayfair Theatre, with "Her First Affair." an amusing British comedy. ...

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  50. SONG COMPETITION.

    A prize of £10/10/ has been offered for a song judged to be most suitable for celebrating the "Back to Broken Hill" jubilee. The winning song will be made into a phonograph ...

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  51. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE.

    On Wednesday, June 21 "A Farewell to Arms," which is based on the novel of that name by Ernest Hemingway, will begin its season at the Prince Edward Theatre. It is stated that before its ...

    Article : 73 words
  52. ST. JAMES THEATRE.

    On Friday "To-day we Live" will be replaced at the St. James Theatre by "Reunion in V[?]," in which Diana Wynyard and John Barrymore have the leading parts. ...

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  53. AUSTRALIAN-MADE GOODS.

    The Local Government Department, in a circular received by the Albury Municipal Council, set out that certain councils were not purchasing Australian-made goods and ...

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  54. HAYMARKET THEATRE.

    The new pictures at the Haymarket Theatre are "Two White Arms," a British film comedy, and "Haunted Gold," with John Wayne and his horse Duke. ...

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  55. TAXATION METHODS.

    Sir,—I was interested to read in Saturday's issue of your paper, under the above heading, that Mr. Clive Tcece. K.C., had occasion to warmly criticise the Taxation Department for ...

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  56. LYCEUM THEATRE.—"RIO RITA."

    The revival of "Rio Rita" at the Lyceum Theatre is proving very successful. The cast of this spectacular musical comedy incudes Wheeler and Woolsey, John Boles, and Bebe Daniels. ...

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  57. ECONOMICS.

    Sir.—Whilst elementary training in economics will give the future citizen an economic sense, much could be done at present to use the knowledge we already have. An extension ...

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  58. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    "The Sign of the Cross" is being revived at the Empire Theatre to-day. Charles Laughton has the part of the Emperor Nero in this remarkable film. ...

    Article : 28 words
  59. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 124 words
  60. SUNDAY ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

    On Sunday afternoon at the Sydney-Town Hall, Mr. Albert Cazabon will conduct the Prince Edward Theatre Orchestra, augmented to [?] by the addition of professional musicians from the ranks of the ...

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  61. STATE NEWSREEL THEATRE.

    Steam-driven aeroplanes will be seen in action at the State Newsreel Theatre to-day. Other topical films will include views of the blessing of pilgrims by the Pope, Herr Hitler addressing a meeting, and ...

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  62. LYRIC THEATRE.

    The new programme at the Lyric Theatre includes "Red-hended Woman," with Jean Harlow, and "One Way Passage," with Kay Francis and William Powell. ...

    Article : 26 words
  63. EMPRESS THEATRE.

    "The Big Cage," a film of circus life, with Clyde Beatty and Anita Page, is the chief attraction at the Empress Theatre. ...

    Article : 25 words
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