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Performing group which appeared in Singapore at the New World Cabaret in 1935.
NEW WORLD – The tea and night dances at the New World Cabaret were well attended on Saturday. The Samoan dances by the Flashes was a special request rendered at both the dances. Miss Molly and the Flashes rendered the hot jazz at the night dance which was greatly appreciated. [Straits Times, 20 Mar. 1935, p. 12]
THE NEW WORLD – Last Saturday was a gala night at the New World Cabaret. By special request the Samoan Dance was performed by Misses Anita, Molly, Helen, Carolina, Ada and Mary at both the Tea and Night Dance. Miss Molly and the Flashes rendered “Hot Jazz,” which was well received. [Malaya Tribune, 20 Mar. 1935, p. 12]
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“New World.” The Straits Times, March 30, 1935, 12. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
“The New World.” Malaya Tribune, March 22, 1935, 12. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
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2025. “Miss Molly and the Flashes”. In Performing Archipelagos, edited by Kyueun Kim, Alvin Eng Hui Lim and Hedren Wai Yuan Sum. Singapore: National University of Singapore.
