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  2. CURRENT LITERATURE

    Lord Birkenhead, who was better known to the world as F. E. Smith, and an instalment of whose biography has been written by his son, the present holder of the title, was ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    There will be performances at 2.15 and at 6 o'clock to-day of "The Middle Watch," which Miss Athene Seyler, Mr. Nicholas Hannon, and their company are presenting at the Criterion Theatre. On ...

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  4. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    Referring to some remarks which appeared in this column lost week concerning the decreased activity of the professional stage, Mr. C. B. Westmacott (general manager of J. ...

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  5. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    Sir,[?]In your to-day's issue a statement appears under the above heading in which I read with interest the remarks of the president of the Graziers' Association. The ...

    Article : 361 words
  6. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    At the Lyceum Theatre to-day "Hello, Everybody," a musical film, will be shown for the first time. Owen Nares and Benita Hume appear in "Discord," which will be on the same programme. ...

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  7. LOW-PRICED IMPORTS.

    Sir,—The letter of Mr. T. D. Stock, in your issue of 13th instant, calls for a reply. It is evident that underlying the arguments of Mr. Stock there is hostility to cheap ...

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  8. HAYMARKET THEATRE.

    "The World, the Flesh, and the Devil," a melodrama of London life, will be exhibited at the Haymarket Theatre to-dny. The programme will also include a "western" picture and a number ...

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  9. THEATRE ROYAL.—"HONI SOIT."

    "Honi Soit," the lively revue which Mr. Ernest Rolls is presenting at the Theatre Royal, continues its season. Charles Norman and Rene Riano are the principal comedians. The matinee to-day ...

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  10. MAYFAIR THEATRE.

    Jon Klepura's new film, "Tell Me To-night," continues its season at the Mayfair Theatre. The cast includes Sonnie Hale. Athene Scyler. Edmund Owenn, and Betty Chester. ...

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  11. PHILIP HARGRAVE CONCERT.

    Philip Hargrave, the 10-year-old planist, will give his sixth concert at the Town Hall to-nigh. The programme will include compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin. There will be ...

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  12. PLAZA THEATRE.

    "Cavalcade" continues its season at the Plaza Theatre. The programme includes a clever coloured cartoon entitled "King Neptune." ...

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  13. STATE NEWSREEL THEATRE.

    The invasion of fishing grounds by giant crabs is depicted in a Clnesound Review which is being shown at the State Newsreel Theatre. Patricia Kendall, an American authority on Indian affairs, ...

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  14. "THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN BALLET."

    At the Conservatorium to-night the "First Australian Ballet," which is directed by Mr. Misha Burlakov and Miss Loulne Lightfoot, will present "Roksanda," a new ballet in three scenes, written ...

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  15. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    "Evenings for Sale," with Herbert Marshall, and "Walking Down Broadway," with Boots Mallory, are to be shown at the Empire Theatre to-day. ...

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  16. THE PLAYERS' CLUB.

    The Players' Club presentation at St. James's Hall. Phillip-street, to-night, will be H. M, Harwood's comedy, "A Social Convenience. Mr. S. R. Irving is the producer, and will play the part of ...

    Article : 66 words
  17. BROADCASTING.

    {No abstract available}

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  18. CONSERVATORIUM STRING QUARTET.

    The Conservatorium String Quartet will give its third concert of the season in the Conservatorium Hall on Wednesday. June 28. when the following programme will be given:—String quartet in C ...

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  19. THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE.

    "London Wall," by John Van Druten, is the current production or the Independent Theatre and it will be presented at the Savov Theatre. Bligh-street, to-night, and on the two following Saturday ...

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  20. MR. JOHN BROWNLEE.

    On Saturday. July 8. Mr. John Brownlee will give the first of his three farewell concerts in Sydney at the Assembly Hall. Mr. Brownlee will be supported by Miss [?] Miller and M. Raymond ...

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  21. NEW RECORDS.

    The British Broadcasting Company's Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Adrian Boult, gives an exhilarating performance of Beethoven's eighth Symphony in F Major on 93. ...

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  22. REPERTORY THEATRE.

    At the Repertory Theatre to-night Mr. Scott Alexander will present "Listen Sweetle." The cast will include Virginia Coyle. Helen Lohan. Alice Bolger, Dorothy Whitely. Sue Cooper, Georee Carden. Eddle ...

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  23. WHEAT PRODUCTION.

    Sir,—There are certain aspects of the proposal to restrict wheat production throughout the world which affect Australia, particularly, and which do not seem to be receiving full ...

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  24. JUNIOR THEATRE LEAGUE.

    The second session of the Junior Theatre League's second annual dramatic tournament will take place at the Emerson Hall. Liverpool-street, this afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. The programme ...

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  25. WITH DESTROYERS.

    The sub-title of "Flotillas," "A Hard-lying Story," by Captain Lionel Dawson, must not be taken to mean that the author is addicted to prevarication. "Hard-lying money" is an ...

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  26. THE FOUR ARTS THEATRE.

    The Four Arts Theatre will present "The Romantic Young Lady." by Sterra, at the Emerson Hall, Liverpool-street, on Wednesday night, and on the following Wednesday. The play has been ...

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  27. BRYANT'S PLAYHOUSE.

    On Tuesday night "The Enchanted Cottage," by Sir Arthur Pinero, will be repeated at Bryant's Playhouse for the benefit of the Bush Book Club. The lending parts are taken by Jonn Hannam, ...

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  28. "THE BAGGED-TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS."

    The R.T.D. Theatre will again present "The Ragged-trousered Philanthropists" at the Ingersoll Hall, Oxford-street, to-night. ...

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  29. SUNDAY ORCHESTRAL RECITAL.

    To-morrow at 2.45 p.m., at the Town Hall the State Theatre Orchestra will combine with the City of Sydney Orchestra in presenting a programme which will include the overture to "Tannhauser," ...

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  30. UNITY.

    Sir,—As one who for many years supported the National party and who during that time persistently refused to criticise the Country party, I desire to express appreciation of the ...

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  31. SPOKEN ENGLISH.

    Sir,—Your correspondents who seek an analogy in the French idiom in order to justify a patent solecism in spoken English add nothing to their case by quoting the ...

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  32. MONDAY MUSICALES.

    The third of the series of Monday Musicales, which are being arranged by Miss Margaret, Chalmers and Miss Gwen Selva at the Forum Club will take place on July 10. ...

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  33. BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY.

    A concert of works by British and Continental composers will he Riven at the Forum Club under the auspices of the British Music Society on Monday night, at 8.15 o'clock. Parry's cantata "The ...

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  34. MR. WARWICK McKENZIE.

    Recitals will be Riven by Mr. Warwick McKenzie. violinist, at the Lyceum Club, on July 12, August 9. September 6. and October 4. ...

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  35. MISS PHYLLIS McDONALD.

    The young Australian violinist. Miss Phyllis McDonald, will Rive a recital in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, June 28. ...

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  36. THE FARM AND THE NATION.

    The aim of "The Farm and the Nation," by Sir E. John Russell, Director of Rothamsted Experimental Station, is to discover some method of counteracting an unfortunate ...

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  37. MISS NORA WILLIAMSON.

    At the Forum Club on Tuesday, June 27. at 6.15 p.m.. a violin recital will be given by Miss Nora Williamson. For her programme she has chosen, among other compositions, sonata in E flat major ...

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  38. MR. MAYNE LYNTON AND MISS NANCYE STEWART.

    At the Arts Club on Thursday, July 6, Mr. Mayne Lynton will present the first of his monthly recitals of the works of great authors, musically arranged and accompanied by Miss Nancye ...

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  39. MR. MOORE MACMAHON.

    At the Conservatorium Hall on Tuesday, July 4, at 8.16 p.m., a violin recital will be given by Mr. Moore MacMahon. The programme will include works by Handel, Mozart, Vericini, and Manen. ...

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  40. PROOFS OF MR. CHEYNE.

    Sir,—Mr. Paul Cheyne, in your issue of the 14th Inst., says that "he incontestably proved that Mr. E. D. Ogilvie spoke in haste when he asserted that every suggestion of relief to ...

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  41. CONCERT AT ARTS CLUB.

    A concert will be held at the Arts Club on Wednesday, June 28. in honour of Miss Eileen Boyd (contralto), Mr. Carl Budden-Moris (pianist), and Mr. Charles Nicis (tenor). ...

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  42. GERMAN PROPAGANDA.

    Sir,—Mr. H. J. Muehlen-Schulte reports under the heading, "A German's Experience," about the Hitler regime in a rather sympathetic manner in your columns of the 15th ...

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  43. MR. WALTER E. BAKER.

    At the Criterion Theatre on June 27 a "testimonial matinee" will be given in honour of Mr. Walter E. Baker, who is seriously ill. ...

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  44. STAGE AND SOAPBOX.

    The title of "Failures," three plays by Mr. Beverley Nicholls, covers some candid admissions. Each of the three was produced in circumstances which were a credential to the ...

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  45. MISS DAPHNE HARPUR.

    A farewell recital will be given by Miss Daphne Harpur at the Conservatorium on Thursday, June 29. She will play compositions of Haydn, Bach, Chopin, Scarlatti, and others. ...

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  46. "SWEET LAVENDER."

    Pincro's "Sweet Lavender" will be presented by members of the staff of the Bank of Australasia in aid of the Industrial Blind Institution at St. James's Hall on Monday, at 8 p.m. ...

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  47. SONGS OF THE HEBRIDES.

    On Saturday. July 1, at 8 o'clock, in the King's Hall, the Highland Gaelic Association will present Mr. Clement Hosking in a recital of songs of the Hebrides, which will be sung in English and Gaelic, ...

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  48. HIGHLAND SOCIETY'S POPULAR CONCERT.

    The second popular concert organised by the Highland Society will be held to-night in the Assembly Hall. Margaret-street, at 8 o'clock. The artists will include Vinla de Loitte, Elsie Findlay, ...

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  49. A YOUNG BOHEMIAN.

    A seventh child of a seventh child is, according to an old tradition, supposed to possess the gift of prophecy. Mr. Romilly John, author of "The Seventh Child," does not ...

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  50. UNEMPLOYED MUSICIANS' CONCERT.

    The Marrickville Municipal Orchestra of 40 performers, conducted by Mr. F. G. Hanney, will give a concert to-morrow night at the Marrickville Town Hall, at 8.30 p.m., in old of the unemployed ...

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  51. TAXATION IRRITATIONS.

    Sir,—"Solicitor's" letter of yesterday voices a grievance of many. The time taken to answer letters is out of all reason, but what is more unjust, is the practice of issuing ...

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  52. IBSEN'S "GHOSTS."

    Mr. Montgomery Stuart has organised a weekly discussion circle, which will meet at Churcher's, 14 Martin-place, and deal with interesting modern literary works. On Monday evening. Mr. ...

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  53. BRITISH FILMS CLUB.

    At a meeting of the British Empire Films Club at the Country Traders' rooms, Clarencestreet, it was resolved that the name of the club be changed to the British Films Club, ...

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  54. "CANOEING ACROSS AUSTRALIA."

    At Pakie's Club, 210 Elizabeth-street, Mr. David Morris will give an address to-morrow night on "Canoeing Across Australia." ...

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  55. GOOD COUNTRY HOUSES.

    Sir,—The building trade in Sydney is not likely to see a revival approaching old times for 20 years. There are thousands or people in the country who hold valuable producing ...

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  56. SUNDAY PLAY READING.

    Mr. Duncan Macdougall will give a dramatic reading of a skit on amateur actors entitled "The Understudy," together with selections from Lionel Britton's novel. "Hunger and Love," to-morrow ...

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  57. ROSEVILLE MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    At the Chatswood Town Hall on Wednesday night the Roseville Musical Society will again present "Tally-hol" a revue. ...

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  58. ILLUMINATED GAS SIGNS.

    In a letter to the Editor, a correspondent signing himself "Progress," refers to the growing number of illuminated gas signs in the city, and expresses the opinion that they need ...

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  59. BONDI-WAVERLE MUSIC CLUB.

    The June musicale of the Bondi-Waverley Music Club will be held at the Concert Hall, BondiWaverley School of Arts, on Monday, at 8 p.m. ...

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  60. "SALLY."

    The Manly and District Players' Club will give a performance of the musical comedy "Sally" ot the Arcadia Theatre, Manly, on July 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. ...

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  61. AUSTRALIAN EXPLORERS.

    "The Explorer Heroes of Australia," by Mr. E. H. Earnshaw, is designed for schools. It gives an account of the first fifty years of colonisation and settlement in our country, ...

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  62. SUNDAY CONCERT.

    A concert will be given at the Arcadia Theatre. Pitt-street. Sydney, at 8.15 o'clock, to-morrow night in aid of the Nurses' Welfare Club. The artists will include the Misses Sybil Kennedy-Smith and Norma ...

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  63. BODYLINE BOWLING.

    Sir,—Referring to the present discussion, think it a pity the film portrayal of the match in which two of our men were injured cannot be sent to and witnessed by the ...

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  64. BAND MUSIC.

    Taronga Park: 3 p.m., Sunday, Parramatta Citizens' Band. ...

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  65. TOURISTS AT PORT MORESBY.

    A wireless message received yesterday from the Orient liner Otranto, now returning from a holiday cruise to Papua, stated that the tourists were well received at Port Moresby. ...

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  66. STATE THEATRE.

    "42nd Street," a spectacular musical film, will begin a season at the State Theatre to-day. Warner Baxter has the leading part, and there is a ballet of 200 dancers. "The Crash," with Ruth ...

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  67. "ADVANCE, AUSTRALIA FAIR."

    Sir,—Your correspondent, Captain Nemo, is undoubtedly correct when he points out that the tune, "Advance, Australia Fair," is not our national anthem, but he is evidently ...

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  68. TIBET.

    Mr. David Macdonald, author of "Twenty Years in Tibet," has had an adventurous career and a very unusual one. Son of a Scotsman and a Sikkemese lady of high standing in ...

    Article : 523 words
  69. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    {No abstract available}

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  70. ST. JAMES—"REUNION IN VIENNA."

    The new picture at the St. James Theatre— "Reunion in Vienna"—is based on a play by Robert E. Sherwood. John Barrymore and Diana Wynyard have the chief parts. ...

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  71. REDUCED POSTAGE.

    Sir—I was pleased to read Mr. Godfrey's letter in yesterday's "Herald" with reference to reduced postage. Surely if a letter can be sent from England to any part of the Empire ...

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  72. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE.

    On Wednesday "Farewell to Arms," which is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Ernest Hemingway, will replace "To-night is Ours" at the Prince Edward Theatre. Helen Hayes, Gary ...

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  73. REGENT THEATRE.

    The new programme at the Regent Theatre to-day will include "The Crime of the Century," with Jean Hersholt and Stuart Erwin, and "Grand Slam," with Paul Lukas and Loretta Young. ...

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  74. AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL PLAY.

    "Collits' Inn," an Australian historical musical play, is to be broadcast frm 2FC on Wednesday night. ...

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  75. CAPITOL THEATRE.

    "Fast Workers," in which John Gilbert has the leading part, is the chief attraction at the Capitol Theatre. "False Faces," with Lila Lee, and "Girl Grief," a Charley Chase comedy, are on the same ...

    Article : 37 words
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