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  2. CURRENT LITERATURE

    It is curious how Samuel Butler, so often compared as a satirist with Swift, repeated in private life some of the great Dean's own experiences and actions. As Swift had his ...

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  3. WHEN COBB AND CO. WAS KING.

    The night coach from Hamilton to Ballarat with Cabbage Tree Tom driving swung across the bridge over the river at Skipton and trotted with a pleasant jingle of harness and hum ...

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  4. BROADCASTING.

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  5. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    Only a week remains now before Miss Eileen Joyce gives her first recital in Sydney. The programme for this concert had been made available. It comprises the Prelude and Fugue ...

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  6. WIRTH'S CIRCUS.

    There will be a matinee at 2.30 this afternoon, as well as the usual evening performance, at Wirth Bros.' Circus, which is situated at the corner of Oxford and Riley streets. ...

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  7. SUNDAY NIGHT HARBOUR CONCERT.

    To-morrow evening Sydney Ferries steamers Kuttabul and Koompartoo will carry Amy Ostinga, Vern Sellars, Charles Lawrence, Maggie Foster, Bert Harrow, Carlton Fay, Fay Newton, Vince Ryan, ...

    Article : 112 words
  8. PYLON EXHIBITION.

    The reproduction of the Crown Jewels and the cernera obscura, by means of the lens of which a picture in natural colours is obtained of the surroundings of Sydney Harbour, are the two ...

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  9. AMUSEMENTS.

    Commencing at the matinee to-day, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will present for the first time in Sydney a new musical comedy, "Jill, Darling!" There will be a gala performance to-night at 8. ...

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  10. PICTURE THEATRES.

    A holiday thrill will be provided at the State Theatre, when "Captain Blood" will be shown for the first time with Errol Flynn in the lead. An added attraction includes a first all-colour Mickey ...

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  11. EMBASSY THEATRE.

    Jessie Matthews, a great screen favourite, will be seen at the Embassy Theatre in "First a Girl." She will be supported by Sonnie Hale. The support will be "Crime unlimited," featuring Desmond ...

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  12. TO ABOLISH WAR.

    The interest that is naturally evoked by a search for means to eliminate war from the policy of nations is not very well rewarded by the efforts of Robert and Barbara Donington. ...

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  13. THESPIAN DRAMATIC PRODUCTIONS.

    On Saturday, April 18, the Thespian Dramatic organisation will present "Birthday," by Rodney Ackland, [?] St. James's Hall, Phillip-street. The play will be produced by Alan Stone. The cast ...

    Article : 61 words
  14. THE LYCEUM.

    The Lyceum attraction is "Queen of Hearts," with Gracie Fields in the lead. The support is "Black Mask," a mystery drama; and an allcelour Silly Symphony. ...

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  15. CAPITOL AND KING'S CROSS.

    At the Capitol and the King's Cross Theatres "Celling Zero," with James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, June Travis, and Stuart Erwin in the cast; and "Here Comes Trouble," provide excellent ...

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  16. JUNIOR THEATRE LEAGUE.

    The next performance by the Junior Theatre League will take place at the Emerson Hall, Liverpool-street, on Thursday, April 23, when a programme of one-act plays will be performed. A new ...

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  17. VARIETY THEATRE.

    "Cavalcade," with Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook, and Berkley Square," with Heather Angel and Leslie Howard, are current revivals at the Variety Theatre. ...

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  18. EMPIRE AND PALACE.

    The programmes for the Empire and Palace theatres are "Thanks a Million," with Ann Dvorak in the principal role; and Ruth Chatterton in "Lady of Secrets." ...

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  19. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    The feature of the new production at the Tivoli Theatte is the performance of Polly Moran, a vivacious American comedienne, who has introduced novel sidelights of Hollywood life. The ...

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  20. MAYFAIR THEATRE.

    A holiday attraction which may be expected to attract large attendances to the Matfair Theatre is "Professional Soldier," which will be shown for the first time to-day. It will be supported by ...

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  21. REPERTORY THEATRE.

    The Australian Repertory Theatre Players, who are forming their own symphony orchestra, will present "Through Four windows," a drama in four acts, by J. W. Heming, at Emerson Hall, ...

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  22. LIBERTY THEATRE.

    Beginning at the Liberty Theatre to-day is "Next Time We Love," a story of faithful love brought face to face with life's cold realities. It is said to be impressively portrayed by Margaret Sullavan ...

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  23. KURSAAL THEATRE.

    To-night the Kursaal Theatre (420 Kent-street) will be closed. Scott Alexander will reopen it next Saturday, when Dion Boucicault's Irish drama, "The Calleen Bawn," will be presented. Special ...

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  24. STATE NEWS-REEL.

    Actual pictures of the bombing of the Swedish Red Cross Unit, the League of Nations delegates meeting in London, and the final of the Winter Olympics are overseas highlights in the current ...

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  25. CELEBRITY SYMPHONY SEASON.

    The celebrity [?]rtist at the next concert to be given by the New South Wales State Symphony Orchestra, at the Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday, April 22, under the conductorship of Dr. ...

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  26. FALSTAFF LIVES.

    In common with many others of his well-wishers. Mr. Gonai O'Riordan refuses to belie[?] that Falstaff died. His version of the story has it that King Henry repented of his ...

    Article : 205 words
  27. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE.

    Cladys Swarthout appears in "Rose of Rancho," the feature now showing at the Prince Edward. She is finely supported by John Boles and Charles Bickford. The second picture is "Her Master's ...

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  28. ST. JAMES' THEATRE.

    The popular film actress, Joan Crawford, sustains the leading role in "I Live My Life" at St. James' Theatre, She is supported by Brian Aherne and Frank Morgan. The comedy support is the ...

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  29. EILEEN JOYCE SEASON.

    Eileen Joyce, famous young Australian planiste, whom the Australian Broadcasting Commission has brought back to Australia for a series of concerts, will give her first recital in Sydney at ...

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  30. HOYT'S REGENT THEATRE.

    The Easter attraction of Hoyt's Regent Theatre is the Universal production of "Magnificent Obsession," starring Irene Dunne, Robert Taylor, Betty Furness, Charles Butterworth, Ralph Morgan, Cora ...

    Article : 108 words
  31. CULTURE IN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Australian view of Australia in her relationship to the rest of the world, and to Great Britain in particular, there are two extreme poles of thought. Some see their ...

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  32. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS.

    David Maddison, A nine-year-old pianist, will be featured in the Largo and Rondo from Beethoven's concerto No. 1, with the A.B.C. (Sydney) Symphony Orchestra, at the Young ...

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  33. HOYT'S PLAZA THEATRE.

    The eagerly-awaited Charles chaplin picture, "Modern Times," receives its Australasian premiere at Hoyt's Plaza Theatre to-day. Because of the fact that it is almost five years ago that Chaplin's ...

    Article : 102 words
  34. THE "AUSTRALIAN QUARTERLY."

    The March number of the "Australian Quarterly" covers an even wider range of subjects than one has been led to expect from a journal which has never lacked catholic choice in the ...

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  35. THE NEWCASTLE MUSIC CLUB.

    The Newcastle Music Club will open its season on Monday, April 20. The artists will be Betty Idriss Morgan (violinist), Walter Kingsley (bass-baritone), and John Hannell (pianist), who has just returned ...

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  36. CIVIC AND CAMEO THEATRES.

    Radio, the stage and the screen, were thoroughly scoured in search of talent to make Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers musical extravaganza, "Broadway Melody of 1936," which is now being shown at the Civic ...

    Article : 60 words
  37. IRISH COMEDY.

    For a play to have been performed at the Abbey Theatre. Dublin, is a strong recommendation. This one, by George Shiels, author of "Mountain Dew," etc., is a firm piece of ...

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  38. DARLING POINT-EDGECLIFF MUSIC CLUB.

    The Darling Point-Edgecliff Music Club will hold its first musicale of the season at the Forum Club, on Monday, April 20. Lady Gowrie will be present. ...

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  39. FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB AND BLIND.

    The two hundred little afflicted children in the New South Wales Institution for Deaf and Dumb and Blind (Darlington) will benefit by the proceeds from the concert-revue being organised by Miss ...

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  40. HOLIDAY FUN WITH POPEYE.

    A special holiday session of the civic Theatre Popeye Club will be held at the theatre this morning at 10 o'clock. Frank Hatherley will conduct the activities from the stage, and Bobby and Betty ...

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  41. ANZAC EVE FESTIVAL.

    An Anzac Eve festival is to be held at the Conservatorium on Friday, April 24. Included in the programme will be the winning one-act play. "Nostalgia," to be presented by an Independent ...

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  42. FOX MOVIETONE NEWS.

    Exhibiting the wealth of a nation, the Royal Agricultural Show held in Sydney, N.S.W., is a feature of the Fox Movietone News now at Hoyt's Regent and Plaza Theatres. The item includes ...

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  43. EDITH D. BAKER PRESENTATION.

    Owing to the success of the impressive pageant. "In An Eastern Garden written by M. E. Hynes. Miss Edith D. Baker, the producer, has been asked to present it each week in April. On Wednesday ...

    Article : 70 words
  44. Advertising

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  45. MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.

    Next Friday afternoon, in the oak room at Farmer's, an afternoon tea reception will be given by the members and associates of the Musical Association of New South Wales to welcome Miss Eileen ...

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  46. SHORTEP NOTIC[?].

    "Effective Speech," by Professor Dwight L. Atkins and H. F. De Bower, the former an American authority on public speaking, the latter on salesmanship, both authors and ...

    Article : 253 words
  47. CINESOUND REVIEW.

    Sydney's Royal Show presents its manifold attractions through the camera eye in Cinesound Review at the State, Lyceum, Capitol, and Lyric Theatres and State Newsreel Theatrette. The new Olympic ...

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  48. FELLOWSHIP OF WRITERS.

    The April general meeting of the Fellowship of Australian Writers will be held in the Assembly Room, 4th floor, Education Building Bridge-street, Sydney, on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. when ...

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  49. MODERN VERSE.

    At the rooms of the Verse-speaking Association, at Paling's Buildings, Ash-street, on Tuesday next. Miss Diana Reeve will be the speaker. ...

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  50. IMPERIAL AIRWAYS.

    In his speech in the House of Commons on March 17, when introducing the air estimates and dealing with the new Empire air transport scheme, the Under-Secretary of ...

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  51. MUSIC LOVERS' CLUB.

    At the Music Lovers' Club rooms. Bull's Chambers, on Friday, April 17, a vocal and instrumental recital arranged by Miss Virginia Bassetti will be given. ...

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  52. ORGAN RECITAL.

    Mr. Mervyn Williams, organist and master of music at The King's School. Parramatta, will give a recital at the Sydney Town Hall to-morrow, at 3 p.m. ...

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  53. GALSWORTHY AS A CRITIC.

    Mr. W. E. H. Stanner will lecture at John o' London's Literary Circle on Tuesday on "Galsworthy as a Critic of Society." ...

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  54. ROSE BAY MUSIC CLUB.

    The artists at the next performance of the Rose Bay Music Club, to be held in Wesley Hall. Dover-road, on Tuesday, April 21, include Miss Edna Burke (pianist). Miss Cecil Berry (violinist), Mr. ...

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  55. SAVOY THEATRE.

    "Don Juan," by James Elroy Flecker, will be produced at the Savoy Theate on April 16 and 17 by the Sydney University Dramatic Club. The cast will include Jack Needham, Lyndall Barbour, Ken ...

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  56. ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.

    An Easter festival of dramatic productions will be held at Haven Scenic Theatre, castlecrag, Middie Harbour, on Sunday evenings, April 12 and 19. To-morrow evening, "Everyman," a 13th century ...

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  57. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    Questions of Our Day, Havelock Ellis (Bodley Head; Dymock's). British Bunks and the London Money Market, R. J. Truptil (Cape). ...

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  58. GEORGE EDWARDS BROADCAST.

    To-morrow night, at 8.45. George Edwards and his players will broadcast from 2GB "The Telltale Heart," based on the story of Edgar Allan Poe. ...

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  59. LECTURE RECITAL.

    Mr. Arnold R. Mote will give his 434th lecture-recital In the Fine Art Gallery at Anthony Hordern and Sons, Ltd., at 1 p.m. on Wednesday next. ...

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  60. POLICE OLYMPIC ROWING CREW.

    A concert cruise in aid of the funds of the New south Wales Police Olympic Rowing Crow, under the auspices of No. 4 Divisional Police, will be given on board the s.s. Koompartoo and s.s. ...

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  61. LECTURE.

    At the Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown-street, to-morrow, at 7.45 p.m., Mr. H. Scott Bennett will speak on "The Story of Easter." ...

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  62. THE CARILLON.

    To-morrow afternoon—Easter Day—Mr. L. T. Shea, at 3.15 p.m., will give a recital of Easter music on the University Carillon, varying the programme with classical pieces by Bach and Mozart, ...

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  63. GATHERING OF BANDS.

    The gathering of brass bands at Young was the larpest in the history of the town, and the profit is expected to exceed £90. Nine bands and 500 supporters arrived by ...

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  64. BAND MUSIC.

    Balmoral Beach: Sunday, 3.30 p.m., Mosman Municipal Band (S. Rowland). Botanic Gardens Sunday, 3 p.m., Petersham-Dulwich Hill Band (L. W. Bell). ...

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  65. BREEDERS OF BRITISH SHEEP.

    At the meeting of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Society of Breeders of British sheep, a discussion arose as to whether fat lamb buyers or breeders should ...

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  66. SYDNEY PLAYERS' CLUB.

    "The Maitlands," a play by the late Ronald Mackenzie, which was presented in London by John Guilgud, has been chosen by the club for the second public season, which begins at St. James' Hall on ...

    Article : 54 words
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