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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

6

Musical Society Annual Meeting Sees Nominations and Debate

The Palatoka Fabore Ow society holds its annual meeting tomorrow at Albert Hall to elect officers and discuss amendments. Secretary A Te olen reports many nominations for posts, with two names submitted for a key position. Attendees will scrutinize questions on constitutional changes as conductor Gleeved Biv is announced.

Pra Mugical Society Abert Hall G. McLaren A. Te Olen Ameanbere

Choir Practice Canceled Due to Hall Engagement

The Albert Hall is booked for a lecture by a Japanese Consul General on Tuesday evening, so regular choir practice is canceled. Members will receive instructions regarding the next rehearsal at tomorrow night's meeting.

Albert Hall

Talking Pictures The Terror in London Critics Weigh American Impact

A The Times correspondent reports mixed British reception of the stage play The Terror with emphasis on the talking pictures trend. English critics question whether dialogue feels natural or staged while noting American actors and Western themes as a potential draw for a New York crowd. The voice reproduction and spoken dialogue in The Terror are seen as adequate with music or accompaniment adding little. The newspaper comments on the evolving influence of cinema and sound in theater.

London Tinek Great Britain Brotland Yard New York

German Talking Film Shows Radio Within Cine Screen Scene

A Berlin film presents a German broadcasting file with scenes of the capital radio studio. An announcer voices lines while a microphone and loudspeaker are shown on screen. The picture mixes music, radio drama, and a simulated public address for a meta look at broadcasting.

Berlin Germany Vole Momethii

Lecture by Senator Kingsmill on Canberra arts society plans

Canberra arts circle hosts Senator Kingsmill in a lecture outlining opening year plans for the society. The talk highlights modern Australian writers such as Stephen and Dunnanya and previews a New South Wales program featuring a Hubert Marshall talk and an evening with Me Hromowsk. A theatre piece The Dover Rend and a concert under Mr Lavot are noted as forthcoming events.

Canberra Society of Arta Vateratirn i Fortum Ity Nyilabin Kingweth Laed Dunaury James Stephen Stephens Charwoman Fein Uteentuare Evenine Hromowsk Ita Avanatinin Hubert Marxlall Nott Reteataale Dover A.A Adelaide Kydney Trenahaven

British vaudeville stars tour Australia in 1920s revival scene

The article notes Ronald Hae and Maeannel alliances, Archie de Jeur, a London producer, presenting Phin Year of Grace, with the Lyrients chorus and dancers. It mentions a revival of White Cargo at the Tivoli in Melbourne and plans for The Fixing Roused by JENN Wallace, plus Lewin, Adu Thenve, and Mine Lewin touring Tivol Circuit.

Carlowe Archie de Jeur London Cordram London Pavilion Pheatre Enetinh Dancern Tivell Ryney Fotlowuur Lewin

The Vikings at Helge at Old Wie Theatre London

A fragmented review notes the centenary celebration of The Vikinga of Helgeinid staged by a jwrlomaner at the Old Wie Theater, London. It contrasts the melodrama with Macbeth echoes and remarks on NeNordic themes, performance intensity, and historical stage craft amid mixed clarity.

Wie Haat London Henrik Thak Witten Archer London Gordon Craig Six Mother Illen Terry Hiordia Old Imperial Theatre Longo Woatminstor Hugu Thwen Sidon Hwine Che Macbeth Blordin Igure Everyman Theatre Hhlene Mouiboie Casey Gunnar Asgurd Hierdin Miordis Wright Hinpte Emoriona Eaey Kame Kady Ota Ty Landen

Verdun film judged by rector in Keene theater

The Verdun picture, directed by Leon Polrive, drew a mixed response at the Keene theater. Patrons noted the German assault depicted, with some praise for the somber tone and others criticizing historical liberties and wartime sentiment in the portrayal.

Leon Polrive Verdun Joan

New Play By De Jong Aims For Modern Theaters

A novel drama titled The Youth of MerlinUe Gi WW by De Jong is now produced in Amatordunt Hotland. The plot follows Murii ntye youth in Noord Hirabant and the Bolehen Trontier as they journey with pomchors and iniestors, weaving a tale of youth adventure amid evolving cultural rites. The author aims a ritualistic cadence and staged interludes to smooth the play’s pacing. A young critic renderinMurtiatje offers an early impression while Jan Mar, a favored accompanist, provides musical support as part of the production.

Eset Triber Jan Mar

Sydney wool sales report from Thureoay auction at Aydaiey

Winchcombe Cannon Ltd reports late values for the wool sale at Aydaiey auction yard. Prices include Avgue Martin Mandford 2% Te Anta iepimonee To8a Ne We Wuate and Koohe Cavanagh 26d. Kenate dalled. Names such as Dalatolat, Goulburn, Turner Archdale appear among consignors or bidders.

Sydney Winchcombe Cannon "Ltd Vadlien Hyuren Japan Germany Keuner Yorkshirs Vauly Metin Pricen Avgue Martin Mandford Koohe Cavanagh Kenate Dalatolat Goulburn Turner Archdale

Columbo Strike Inquiry to Be Held Colunee

An inquiry into the Columbo strike is slated for a future date. The proceedings will examine the events surrounding the airstrike and the injuries reported among the public. Key figures and locations are not clearly legible in the source.

Proposed levy for strikers unsettles Avoney residents

A garbled report from Avoney on Thursday outlines a proposed levy affecting strikers. Garden, secretary at the Bediey Labour Vowel, says a plan to tax 17 per member to fund rent and work measures may gain support. community members weigh adoption of the measure.

Avoney Thureday Avenedian Garden Bediey Walede Tyr Mnnor Wupley

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