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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
6
Fragmentary report describes rehearsals for a Merrie England production held at a city venue. Mentions performers Cheri Norby and others and references a concert given last Matiediy evening, with attendees planning further sessions and travel.
AllAn Willkie visits Canberra amid a corny, unclear report of a Wall of something and a heroine named Hunter Willia Wan, with a reference to a capital star and a peculiar event on September 2 18 2x.
A readable program listing for the Capitol Theatre is presented with a mix of film showings and stage or camera items. It highlights Australian productions and a projected second feature and notes about premieres and casts, with references to local press coverage and upcoming attractions.
Tasmanian Mail reports on flying boats and potential government action with officials discussing maritime aviation plans. Executives and ministers weigh feasibility for transport and regional service across the river and coast.
An Arts Society event notes an upcoming lecture on architecture and artistry with speakers including prominent figures. Members are listed returning from Melbourne with mentions of specific attendees and dates, reflecting a society gathering and future program details.
A garbled historic feature on a New York Erlanger theatre project, detailing its facade, interior design, and ambitious plans. It references Tudor styling, Flemish influences, and a grand stair, with tangential allusions to Wagner, Heresy, and ancient motifs, painting a picture of opulent but fractured architecture and cultural ambitions.
Yesterday’s Sydney stock exchange listing shows mixed gains and losses across multiple firms and sectors. Notable prices include Wool, Goodyear Rubber, Hotel Sydney, and Australian Securities entities, with varied figures and foreign holdings reflected in the day’s activity.
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