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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 2

There was a good house at the Empire on Thursday evening, when Triangle productions wore the main attractions. The drama was "The Edge of the Abyss," in which Miss Mary…

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The Suggestion From City Band. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 2

Sir,—The City Band accept the conditions of the A.L.H. Band in answer to the committee's suggestion and bands' proposal, viz., that the two local bands (A.L.H. and City) meet in…

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A Smoke Concert

The Yass Courier · Monday 31 July 1916 · page 2

There was a very smoky atmosphere at the Mechanics’ Hall on Wednesday night, when the delegates were entertained at a social…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

Those who saw "Cabiria" will remember the magnificent specimen of manhood who took the part of a slave and who when his master appeared snapped the chains which bound him…

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Card Party and Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

A card party and dance In aid of the School Bazaar Fund was held in St. Patrick's Hall on Monday evening. A committee consisting of Mesdames Hanley, Smoothey, and Boyle…

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Current News Lyceum Pictures

Young Witness · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

Although Saturday night was wet it did not prevent a good number turning up to the Lycoum pictures to see the fine programme of films…

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Suggestion from City Band. A.L.H. Accept Challenge. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to the challenge of the City Band for a selection and quick-step competition between that band and the A.L.H., 1 notice that the City Band do not agree to all…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 2

Those who have read Townsend's most amusing book "Chimmie Fadden" will be pleased to see that a picture founded on it will be screened at the Lyric this week-end…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 2

A very strong Triangle programme is the attraction for to-night, Friday and Saturday. The fate of two "free-thinkers" who rend the moral fabric woven by centuries of civilisation…

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The Local Band Competition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 2

A meeting of a committee nominated by the A.L.H. and City Bands, presided over by Aid. A. M. Betts, was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night for the purpose of arranging…

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Lyceum Pictures

Young Witness · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

A 'big crowd' were treated to a fine programme on Wednesday at the above pictures, and were rewarded for venturing out on a wet night. The…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 2

As expected "Chimmie Fadden," shown at the Lyric on Thursday evening, proved a fine picture. It is partly a tale of slum life, and "Chimmie" is a delightful character. The…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 2

A superior Triangle pair was presented at the Empire on Thursday evening to a splendid house. The comedy, "His Wife's Mistake," will favourably bear comparison with any Triangle…

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43rd (Werriwa) Infantry Band. Annual Meeting and Presentation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 6

The third annual meeting of the above band was held in the bandroom, Market-street, on Wednesday evening. Bandmaster A. B. Beer presided, and there was a good attendance…

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Hospital Concert and Social at Bungonia

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 4

The above are advertised to take place on Friday next, 11th instant. A good programme will be rendered by a number of Goulburn most popular vocalists and instrumentalists,…

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Lyceum Pictures

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

Notwithstanding the cold wet night the Lyceum Hall was crowded on Saturday night. A fine programme was screened. The star film "The…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

A very good all-round programme was presented at the Empire on Monday evening. "Nedra." the star, was a very pleasing picture and furnished excellent entertainment. It deal…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

"One of the most picturesque productions screened for a long time" will be the general verdict on "The White Pearl," shown at tile Lyric on Monday evening. Much of the scene…

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The Young Witness With which is Incorporated the Burrancong Argus Tuesday, August 8th, 1916. Hospital Ball

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

We desire to remind residents that the annual ball in aid of the Burrangong District Hospital takes place in the Town Hall on Thursday and…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 2

A better than ever Triangle programme is announced for to-night, Friday and Saturday. In "The Stepping Stone, the drama, a young wife greatly assists in the hard struggle to…

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