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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
6
Talented singer Miss Violet Rogers, famed for New South Wales operatic roles, will appear in Canberra in a stage production presented by the Canberra Musical Society. The show features Tomppome and Lewis Shaw and may face a short run due to mixed public reception and factory town tensions.
An Australian discussion examines the impact of talking pictures on English pronunciation in schools. A letter from Rector Yanagi of the University highlights concerns about the influence of American talkies and suggests educational authorities must address purity of speech while balancing exposure to new media.
A winter recital by Glanatiol features Verdi arias and classical pieces by Haydn and Beethoven. The performance highlights her dramatic powers and vocal command, with critical praise for the aria from Verdi’s masterwork and the ensemble's effect on the audience.
A vivid review of the stage drama Journey's End at The Havals Melbourne, describing intense scenes of No Man's Land raids and the audience's reaction. The piece notes strong performances, modern acting, and the emotional impact of the wartime play on viewers. It mentions other theatrical elements and references to Tickens works and related productions.
A fragmented, early 20th century OCR page discusses a new film project The General Line from 1921 and Soviet production propaganda. It mentions agricultural machinery, industry slogans such as More production by the Workers, and mockups showing farm life and social progress.
A fragmented report highlights Colin Crane, an Australian tenor, rising to prominence with early lead roles and a Royal Philharmonic Society association. It notes his audience acclaim in Sydney and subsequent tours with Henry Tauber under J. and Ne Tait management, with prior stage work across pantomime and musical comedy.
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Joy returns to vonnetournio to rescue Gerald and uncover the hidden passage behind a wallpaper panel. She investigates a damp, abandoned room, searches two empty chambers, and discovers a broken window latch and a mysterious hidden door. A masked intruder is revealed when a window latch thwarts his attempt to escape, and Joy confronts him with a heavy weapon.
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