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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
7
The Great Lover dominates The Criterion with Louis Bennett as its star, praised for wider appeal though some linguistic flaws noted. At the Tivoli Theatre George Carney entertains with a strong supporting cast while other acts, including The Memory Three and The Nicholle pair, bolster a varied program.
The page reports upcoming marriages including Mrs. Fred Eager and actress Miss Mira Keaham, with Melbourne as the wedding site. It also notes Cyril Mackay leaving the stage for a clerkship, and a busy concert schedule featuring the State Orchestra under Andre Galski at the Town Hall. Marguerite d'Alvarez opens Sydney season next Saturday with operatic selections. ballad concerts and Musgrove vaudeville acts captivate audiences amid strong attendance and rising prices.
News from Paris May 7 reports riding details for motor paced events at Parc des Princes and notes on riders Ken Wowie and others training in France. The NSW Wheelmen form a limited company to share profits from carnivals and New Zealand may send a representative. Spears wins Grand Prix de Paris three years running, with track racing and interclub plans amid ongoing league governance and renewed focus on safety and racing quality.
Schooldays is the draw at West's and at Wondergraph Three Live Ghosts draws crowds. Connie Talmadge shines in Polly of the Follies at the York while Activ is listed for a beauty contest. Wirths Circus opens July, Theatre Royal hosts The White Headed Boy, twelve Irish players delight at the theatre, Nicolasn mystifies at Her Majesty's. Brisbane crowds await Humphrey Bishop Co. return at Elite Theatre July 15 with Golden Casket tickets distributed.
Finals of tourney for National Theatre Balmain directed by LL Betts list matches on Wednesday July 18 and 19. Bogey Gray vs early Take to 0 20 pound full test and tasting exhibition to follow with Bothy Cras and Billy Tingle announced.
In the English county championship, the top clubs as of Saturday were Surrey 76 points, Yorkshire 76, Notts 74, Kent 65, Middlesex 61, Hampshire 53, Sussex 52, Essex 38, Warwick 35. The list names the leading teams and their points totals to date.
Diggers can exchange gratuity bonds for goods at Lowe's George Street store, turning bonds up to 90 pounds into men’s and boys’ wear. Bond holders with 30 pounds or less visit the secretary, who handles transfer and selection of stock, with tailored or ready-made items available. Over £20,000 in bonds were accepted in the past year with no disappointments.
A motor cycle carnival at Victoria Park racecourse drew about 4000 spectators. Races featured the MLC C Handicap for engines under 600 c.c. and the Hospital Handicap over five laps with Hodgson dominating heat and final races on Hurley, Indian and Excelsior machines. Hodgson set fast times, and Benstead also scored in the over 1000 c.c. event. The track was praised for its conditions and organization.
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