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  2. BROADCASTING.

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  3. GRAND OPERA.

    The libretto which Michel Carre and Jules Barbier prepared for Gounod's opera "Faust," to be produced to-night at Her Majesty's Theatre, does not seck to use the whole of the ...

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  4. CURRENT LITERATURE

    The Newgate Calendar, excerpts from which, selected by Mr. B. Laurie, have been published in an "omnibus" volume, is a shocking chronicle of human depravity. At the ...

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  5. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    "Faust," to be produced to-night at Her Majesty's Theatre, has always been a popular opera. Claude Debussy, to account for its frequent performance in Paris, advanced the ...

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  6. NEW RECORDS.

    The renowned Amsterdam Concertgeboun Orchestra, conducted by Willem Mengelberg, gives a magnificent performance of Weber's "Freischutz" Overture, in two parts (Columbia). ...

    Article : 495 words
  7. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    Sir,—After following the election speeches and studying the printed matter of the Langsters, as well as discussing the subject with Lang supporters, I have come to the ...

    Article : 591 words
  8. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    Sir,—I have read many letters on the subject of the unemployed and, in the interest of the workers and farmers in New South Wales I would like to make a surgestion. We, on ...

    Article : 366 words
  9. BAD LOVE VERSE

    The possibilities of anthologies of good poetry being almost exhausted, editors are turning their attention to anthologies of bad poetry. Mr. Wyndham Lewis' "Stuffed Owl" ...

    Article : 456 words
  10. WAGES AND PARLIAMENT.

    Sir,—Mr. Lang is saying that if Mr. stevens's Government is returned to office on June 11, as it surely will be, the basic wage will be reduced to £2/11/6. The inference is, of ...

    Article : 327 words
  11. AMUSEMENTS.

    Madame Galli-Curcl, who is now giving a series of concerts in Melbourne, is to commence her Sydney season on Saturday next at the Town Hall. J. ana N. Tait announce that this season will be ...

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  12. MR. ELDRIDGE AND MR. STEVENS.

    Sir,—I was particularly interested to read in to-day's issue of the "Herald" a long extract of the broadcasted reply through 2KY of Mr. J. C. Eldridge to Mr. Stevens, bearing on the ...

    Article : 298 words
  13. CRITERION THEATRE.

    "The Barretts of Wimpole-street," now attracting large audiences at the Criterion Theatre, will reach its fiftieth performance in Sydney this evening. Miss Margaret Rawlings had won great popular ...

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  14. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "Venus, Ltd.," with its 34 scenes, and a long cast, headed by Miss Ella Shields, Mr. Gus Bluett, and Miss Jennie Benson, is still a popular attraction at the Theatre Royal. Two performances are ...

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  15. SEAWEED.

    Sir,—So much has been said about the merits of seaweed as a fertiliser that it may now be opportune to point out to your readers that seaweed is really not all that it has been ...

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  16. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

    To-day, the Grand Opera House will be reopened with afternoon and evening performances of the revue "Buck Up." Among the artists will be Mr. Bertie Wright, comedian; Mr. Warwick ...

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  17. HUNTED BY THE SOVIET.

    M. P. S. Nazaroff's "Hunted Through Central Asia" can be confidently recommended to all who like "escape" stories, and this one is quite manifestly authentic. M. Nazaroff is ...

    Article : 553 words
  18. NEW SYDNEY REPERTORY THEATRE.

    Mrs. Pnnkhurst Waish has written a play, "Exploitation," which is to be produced this evening, and on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next, by Mr. Scott Alexander at his New Sydney Repertory ...

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  19. THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE.

    "The Constant Nymph" will be revived by the Independent Theatre organisation at the Savey Theatre this evening. The cast will include Miss Grace Hirt as Tessa, Mr. Richard Parry as Lewis ...

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  20. ORCHESTRAL MATINEE.

    The first of this season's matinee concerts by the Conservatorium Orchestra (conducted by Dr. W. Arundel Oichard) will be held on Saturday, June 18. The programme will include Overture ...

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  21. CITY ORGANISTS RECTTAL.

    Mr. Ernest Truman, City Organist, will give a recital at the Town Hall this evening His programme will include the "Rienzi" Overture, a Beethoven Larghett[?] the "Indian March" and Ballet ...

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  22. BOOSTING THE EXCHANGE.

    Sir,—So much that is confused and contusing has been written and uttered lately regarding the exchange rate that it may seem rash for an unwary person to step in. But ...

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  23. FROM THE LOWER DECK.

    A large library of books has been written about life under the White Ensign, but in "Clear Lower Deck," Mr. Sidney Knock presents it from an unfamiliar point of view. He ...

    Article : 406 words
  24. SOCIAL CHESS CLUB

    The Metropolitan Social Chess Club was opened by Mr. E. T. Calvert at Anthony Horderns' yesterday afternoon. The club has been formed by Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons, ...

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  25. VAUGHAN HANLY'S RECITAL.

    Vaughan Hanly, a young Sydney musician, is to give a violin and 'cello recital at the Conservatorium on Tuesdiy evening next. Included in his music will be the Mendelssohn Concerto, for the violin, ...

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  26. MR. BRYCE CARTER.

    A recital by Mr. Bryce Carter, 'cellist is announced for Tuesday, June 14, at the Arts Club, Included in Mr. Carter's programme will be Richard Strauss's Sonata in F. Davidoff's "Am ...

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  27. MUSIC WEEK.

    The first general meeting for the purpose of organising music week this year will be held in Paling's concert room on June 9, at 7.45 p.m. ...

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  28. CONSERVATORIUM STUDENTS.

    On Wednesday next a concert will be given by students of the Conservatorium. Orchestral music, conducted by Mr. Alfred Hill; violin, planoforte, and cello concertos, vocal nnd instrumental solos, ...

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  29. THAT £2/11/6.

    Sir,—Not sufficient exposure has yet appeared of the obvious deception which Mr. Lang and his party are endeavouring to impose upon the electorate with regard to the basic ...

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  30. BAND MUSIC.

    The Metropolitan Band (Mr. John Palmor, conductor) will play in Taronga Park to-morrow, at 3 p.m., and the Leichhardt District Band (Mr. S. R. Phillips) in the Botanic Gardens, at the ...

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  31. PRINCE EDWARD—"THE BROKEN LULLABY."

    "The Broken Lullaby" is now in the last days of its season at the Prince Eduard Theatre. Next Wednesday, it will be replorcd by "One Hour With You," a gay comedy directed by Ernest Lubitsch, ...

    Article : 61 words
  32. £400 IN SECRET PANEL

    During a raid on a confectionery shop in Cleveland-street, Redfern, on May 21, the police betting squad found a secret panel which contained £400 in bank notes, ...

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  33. LYCEUM—"SALLY IN OUR ALLEY."

    At the Lyceum Theatre next Saturday, a new English film entitled "Carmen," which follows the story of Bizet's opera and incorporates some of the music, will be screened. The principals in this ...

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  34. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

    Sir,—I think that the following extract from a speech made by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War is very apropos at the piesent moment:—"Property is the fruit ...

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  35. ST. JAMES—"EMMA."

    Marie Dressler's splendid acting in "Emma" is attiacting large audiences to the St. James Theatre. The film is now in its fourth week. William Tilden gives a tennis lesson in one of the supporting ...

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  36. PLAZA—"HIGH PRESSURE."

    William Powell has a vivid part in "High Pressure," which enters its second week to-day at the Plaza Theatre, with John Barrymore in "The Mad Genius" as supporting attraction. Next Friday, ...

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  37. THE KONIGSBERG.

    The exploits of the Emden have rainer overshadowed those of other German warships which were at large at the outbreak of, the war, and which, before they were overtaken ...

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  38. STATE—"HELL DIVERS."

    "Hell Divers," a story of the air force attached to the United States Navy, has Wallace Beery, Clark Gable. Dorothy Jordan, Marjorte Rambeau, Marie Prevost, and John Millan in the cast. The ...

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  39. IMPERIAL SERVICE DECORATIONS.

    Sir,—With pride one offers congratulation to the worthy recipients of the Imperial Service Medals among the railway and police services. It is to be regrotted, however, that ...

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  40. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    Oceania, Vol, II., No. 3. Danzig's Yesterday, Morison (Danziger Verlagsgesellshaft). Eight Bills, Holmes (Turner and Henderson). ...

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  41. A CALL TO WOMEN.

    Sir,—After hearing Mr. Lang's policy speech, and then hearing Mr. Stevens's policy speech I felt I would like to make an appeal to every clean-minded and reasonable woman in New ...

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  42. CAPITOL—"TARZAN, THE APE MAN."

    The African Jungle is picturesquely represented in "Tarzan the Ape Man," the current attraction at the Capitol Theatre. Johnny Weissmuller, the noted swimmer, plays the part of Tarzan. ...

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  43. FALSE PASSPORT.

    A charge of having made false statements in obtaining a passport about March 10, was preferred against Samuel Tobias, of Springfield-avenue, Darlinghurst, in the Central ...

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  44. MAYFAIR—"THE FINAL EDITION."

    The two new films to be screened at the Mayfair Theatre to-day are "The Final Edition," in which Pat O'Brien and Mac Clarke appear, and "Makers of Men," with Jack Holt. ...

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  45. THE REGENT.

    The weekly change of programme at the Regent Theatre will bring forward to-day "Careless Lady," with John Boles and Joan Bennett, and "The Expert," an Edna Ferber story, in which Chick ...

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  46. STATE NEWSREEL THEATRE.

    Interesting units in to-day's programme at the State Newsrecl Theatre are pictures of popular demonstrations in Germany on the ov[?] of the Presidential elections, views of refugees thronging ...

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  47. THAT THIRD VOTE.

    Sir,—With regard to the city suburban polls on June 11. may I suggest that every U.A.P. voter gives his or her third vote to the Communist candidate. First vote, of course, to ...

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  48. A NEW SLOGAN.

    Sir,—I wan struck, listening to Mr. Alick McNeil, speaking on behalf of Mr. Waddell at Waverley [?]last night, when, facing a hostile, crowd of Langites, he burst out, "Langism is ...

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  49. PHAR LAP'S HEART.

    The heart of Phar Lap, which was recently sent to Dr. Stewart McKay, of Macquarle-street, in order that, after examination at the University, it might be sent on to Sir Colin ...

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  50. LORD MAYOR TO PRESENT MEDALS.

    The Lord Mayor (Alderman Walder), as president of the Harbour Bridge Celebrations Committee, will present the medallions won in the sports competitions associated with the ...

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