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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1930

Page

6

Monaro District Races End With Notable Finishes

The Cooma meeting in the Monaro district concluded with solid betting and strong finishes. Winners included Runny Arach in the Welter Handicap and Ravenswood in the Town Plate, with crowds and officials praising the club leadership and adherence to the schedule.

Cooma WNC Laud Godwin Thaven Misa Dudbeyd Fet Havenswaood Fintad Toul Ny Wahrave MePhidtseh Reelewton Finpad T. Crowe Eccleston Ravenswood J. W. Price Hockaday Fuppburn J. O'Leary Dudley Flipphorn

Cooma C W A Fancy Dress Ball Draws big crowds

The Cooma branch of the Country Women's Association held a fancy dress ball at the show pavilion last Monday. Green and gold decor, multi coloured lamps, and Miners Orchestra provided music with Mrs Paton acting as MC. Prizes were awarded for best fancy dress and posters, with Mrs F King and Mr Turner winning the all time waltz.

Cooma Country Women's Association Hol- Bille M.C Mian Betty Kine Miss L. Rose Misses Wyndham Nancy Hose Mies Jeanerret F. King Mr. Turner

Canberra musical society showcases Australian talent in Follow Through

The Canberra Musical Society announces a major Australian opening of the musical comedy Follow Through at Theatre Royal Melbourne. J G Williamson Ltd will perform with an all star cast including Mollie Fisher and Ruth Van Torn, directed by Frederick Mockman with William Quintrell and Al Fisher handling musical direction and ballet. The two act production features nineteen musical numbers across five scenes in the first act.

Australia J. (. Williamson Mollie Fisher Ruth van Torn Madge Aubrey Ivo Whitton Jus Hoe Cecil Kelleway Maury Lawson Perth Telmore Fieowre Moon Inr Michael Cole Edwin Thrett Fallon Twins Frederick Mockman William Quintrell al Fisher

TALKS ON TALKIES AND STAGE BY LEO CARRILLO

Leo Carrillo argues that talkies will not kill legitimate stage and that both forms will co exist. He notes audiences will favor well made plays and better talkies, citing Lombardi Ltd in Hollywood and a forthcoming Australian release Mr Antonio and a Jolsen film as examples.

Leo Carrillo Melbourne Iy J. C. Wilelameon, Ltd Carrillo Australia Antonio al Jolsen New York Lombardi, Ltd Hollywood Huminons

Mystery of the sunken Spanish treasure ship resurfaces

Reports revive a century old legend of a sunken ship off Leghorn with a golden cargo including gold and silver coins and artworks. Salvage efforts are announced as intrigue grows over the disappearance blamed on storms or deliberate sinking to thwart French forces.

Selwon Kina Leghorn Ferdinand The Two Sicilies Irene Elynes Italy Hay

Love Liew and Love Elex head London stage lineup

The Gaiety Theatre in London hosts the frat production of Love Liew performed by White and Edgley. Love Elex and Mr. Cinders stand as the two notable musical verses of the London stage this season with Rita McLean Peter Lane Betty Eley and J Gordon plus Bobby Gordon and Clem Dawe set for Australian appearances.

Bobby Gordon Clem Dawe

Golf on the Stage by Ivo Whitton Insights on Theatre Players

Amateur champion Ivo Whitton comments on the ease with which theatrical performers acquire golf skills for the musical comedy Follow Through at Theatre Royal Methane. He notes actors often lack real golf experience yet become proficient quickly, attributing to disciplined practice and daily availability.

Ivo Whitton Jd. C. Williamson Theatre Royal Methane Odora Mr. Winnon

Flaws in Stage Effects At Milbourne Theatre

The Conedy Theatre management in Milbourne receives a patron letter complaining about stage materials in The Land of Promio. The letter notes Halite pine used in a stove scene causes cracking and splitting, and the producer is warned about such inaccuracies.

J. C. Williamcon Conedy Theatre Milbourne Pam Canada Leon Gordon

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