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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 2

The best programme seen at the Empire for a long time is showing this week-end. There is not a dull moment in it, and, moreover, there is nothing to harrow the feelings. It is an…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 2

"Her Good Name," presenting the charming actress, Miss Jean Sothern, was the star film at the Lyric Theatre on Thursday night. Miss Sothern's characterisation of the innocent…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 3

Notwithstanding the bad weather there was a good attendance at the Empire on Monday evening. "Clover's Rebellion," the star, was a most entertaining drama with a strong…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 2

Considering the inclement weather there was a very fair house at the Lyric Theatre on Monday night, when patrons were rewarded with the presentation of a splendid Metro…

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Hospital Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 2

A reminder is given of the entertainment promoted by Mr. "Spud" Murphy to be held at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow (Wednesday) night in aid of the Goulburn and District…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2

Picture-lovers are having their tastes well catered for at the Lyric this week-end with a grand double bill, including "The Black Box Mystery," a 15-part serial. The story is by…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2

A typical American story, "The Pinch Hitter," with Chas. lay, in the impersonation of his screen career, is the feature of the programme for to-night, Friday, and Saturday…

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"Spud" Murphy's Concert. a Gratifying Success

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2

Last night a special concert in aid of the funds of the Goulburn Hospital was given in the Majestic Theatre. The fixture, which was promoted by Mr. "Spud" Murphy, and a…

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Taralga. Hospital Concert and Social

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 1

The annual hospital concert and social was held on Friday lost, and seas a financial success, about £30 being raised, After deducting expenses there should be (with Government…

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Sacred Heart Hospital Ball

Young Witness · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 2

The final meeting of the ball committee was held in the reception room of the Hospital on Wednesday evening when a balance sheet-was…

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France's Day at Koorawatha. Successful Sports and Ball

Young Witness · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 4

The special effort put forward by the residents of Koorawatha and District in the form of Sports and Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, which took place…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 August 1917 · page 2

There was a very fair house at the Lyric Theatre on Thursday night, when the principal attraction was a five-act drama, "Whose Findeth a Wife. The story concerns a…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 August 1917 · page 2

"The Pinch Hitter," the Triangle drama this week-end at the Empire, is a gem. Charles Ray, who gave such a notable performance in "The Coward," has a part that suits him per…

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The Hospital Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 August 1917 · page 2

As a result of the concert promoted by Mr. "Spud" Murphy it is expected that the Goulburn District Hospital will benefit to the extent of over £20. The committee are grateful to the…

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Monteagle. Footballers' Dance

Young Witness · Tuesday 28 August 1917 · page 2

The ball and supper under the ausplces of the Monteagle Football club on Wednesday night, was a great success, but may have been even better…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 August 1917 · page 2

A good house at time Empire on Monday evening witnessed "The Chattel," a Vitagraph blue ribbon production, with the English beauty, Peggy Hyland, in the main role. The picture…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 August 1917 · page 2

As usual, Olga Petrova brought a good house to the Lyric. The star is appearing at that theatre in a drama called "The Waiting Soul." It deals with the important subject of pre-natal…

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Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 August 1917 · page 2

A concert will be given in the Majestic Theatre to-night (Tuesday) in aid of the Girls' Orphanage, Kenmore. Popular local and visiting artists will take part, and pupils of the…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 August 1917 · page 2

Three features, including Triangle plays, are the attractions for to-night and the week-end. The Thanhouser drama, "Mary Lawson's Secret," is an absorbing story of mystery and…

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Lyric Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 August 1917 · page 2

Lovers of good sensational programmes will have their tastes well catered for at the Lyric this week-end, when tile second episode of that fascinating serial, "The Black Box Mystery,"…

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