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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

278 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 14

South Grafton Town Band

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 2

The South Grafton Town Band has practically ceased to exist. At the last meeting, which was called for the purpose of considering the band's financial position, it was…

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The Western Theatre. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 3

A Paris official message says that between the Rivers Avre and Oise our artillery overthrew the German trenches and shelters near Beauvraignes and Hassigny on the left bank of the River Meuse. There was a great enemy artillery fire against Hill 304 and our second lines. After a violent bombardment on the right…

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White Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

Whites were greeted with a full house to witness their pictures last Saturday night The programme shown was one which had been held in…

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Star Pictures

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 April 1916 · page 2

Mr. Leo Levante will arrive to-day with the war film "Within Our Gates" for the Star Pictures. All press notices from the capitals are unanimous in stating that this…

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White's Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 2

The star picture, "Trinkets of Tragedy," last Saturday night was one of the best that has been shown here. It was a detective story, and the…

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Alleged Disloyalty. £180 Ball

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 2

"The Majority of the Australians who have gone to the front are a lot of mongrela and deserve shooting," were the words alleged to hare been…

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White's Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

White's Pictures last Saturday night were patronised by a large audience. The star picture, "The Accusing Skeleton," was an exciting subject and was…

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Palace Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 4

At the Theatre Royal to-night a big star feature film will be produced, featuring Howard Estabrook in that stirring and sensational drama, "M'Liss," with Barbara…

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Highland Pipe Band

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 3

This band has a most unique experience. Formed just before the war began, the active membership consisted of 10 pipers and four drummers, but…

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Theatre Royal

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 2

On Saturday night, at the Theatre Royal, a very fine feature programme was screened. "The Way of Life" was a thrilling drama, showing the ways of the underworld. The…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

A euchre party and dance was held in the South Grafton School of Arts last night. There was an attendance of upwards of a hundred. The lady's prize was won by Mrs…

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Band of Hope

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

A Band of Hope and Temperance Meeting were conducted in the Methodist Church last evening. Items were contributed by the children, assisted by members of the other…

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Theatre Royal

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

To-night the Palace Picture Company are producing a big star feature programme. To night and to-morrow night the lovers of photo plays will do well not to miss this…

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Theatre Royal

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 4

Last night the Theatre Royal pictures attracted a good house. To-night a William Brady feature. "The Dollar Mark," is to be screened. This is a thrilling and spectacular…

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Vatican Pictures

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

Catholic school children have the chance of winning some very good prizes, offered by the management of the above pictures in Sydney for the…

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Theatre Royal

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

To-night the Palace Pictures are giving a very fine entertainment of star feature films, "The Hearts in Exile" being the chief star of 5000 feet in length. We advise…

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White's Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

The Star drama. "A Lancashire Lass," shown at White's Pictures last Saturday night, was a splendid picture and compared favorably with the best that…

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Theatre Royal

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

Last night the Palace Pictures showed to a good house and screened a very fine programme of feature films. To-night the star feature is a very interesting drama, entitled…

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Jasper's Pantomime, Co.'s Moving Theatre

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

Next Tuesday night the above talented company of pantomime performers once more pay a visit to Grafton during Show week, and will be located on the Market…

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Moving Theatre. Jasper's Pantomime Co

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

To-morrow night Jasper's fine Pantomime Co. will commence their show week season, in their marquee erected in the Market Square. They will…

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