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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1911

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Cricket No-ball Amendment with Drawn. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Marylebone Cricket Club took place yesterday. One of the chief matters, brought forward was the proposal that a [?] ball should be…

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Empire Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 2

There was a large audience at the pictures shown by the Empire Co. on Thursday night, but the Johnson-Jeffrice fight films--shown here previously--…

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Grand Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 2

A grand ball, in aid of the fonds of the Balldale R.C. Church, is advertised to be hold in the Balldale Public Hall on Friday, 19th May. Splendid music has…

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Benefit Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 2

For some time past Mr. James Sandegren, the local professor of music, has been busy with his orchestre, and some successful re[?]srzals have been held…

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Uganda's Insect Plague. They Sat Furniture, Pictures, and Clothing

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 3

We christened, our house the Bam. Its walls and floors were poor in plane surfaces they bulged unexpectedly. There was no ceiling, and…

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Cablegrams. Roasted to Death Awful Fate of Actors at Edinburgh Theatre. Outbreak of Fire During Last Act. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 11 May 1911 · page 2

[?] occurred at the Empire Palace Theatre, in Edinburgh, last night. During the last act of the performance…

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Cablegrams. Edinburgh Theatre Fire Nine Bodies Recovered. Heroic Orchestra Leader. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 12 May 1911 · page 2

The pitiful tragedy at the Empire Palace Theatre, the Edinburgh music hall chosen for the Royal Command performance in July, has created a painful sensation…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1911 · page 2

A final reminder is given that the ouchre party and dance at Lowesdale in aid of the country stall at the forthcoming R. C. Church bazaar, will be held on…

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Cablegrams. Edinburgh Theatre Fire Another Death. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 2

Another death has occurred in connection with the disastrous fire at the Empire Palace Theatre, Edinburgh. James Neilson, a stage hand, who was…

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The Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 3

was attended by about 100 couples, and a really enjoyable time was spent. The music was supplied by Miss J. Beers (piano) and Mr. F…

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Arrival of Sousa's Band. Sydney, Monday. '

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 2

Thousands of people assembled at the railway station this morning to welcome Sousa and his world famous band. He drove in procession to the Town Hall,…

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Panic at a Picture Theatre. False Fire Alarm

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 4

Owing to a false alarm of fire at the Hippodrome Picture Palace, Middlesbrough, two little girls lost their lives and fifteen others were injured in a wild rush…

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Edinburgh Theatre Fire Strange Burial Arrangements London, Monday. I

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 2

There was an unprecedented demonstration at Edinburgh in connection with the burial of the unfortunate illusionist Lafayette, who was burned to death during…

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Hospital Benefit Concert. Next Friday Night

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 3

A splendid programme has been arranged for Friday evening's concert in aid of the Corowa Public Hospital. Mr. J S [?]gren's [?]chers, consisting of about…

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Edinburgh Theatre Fire Changes Royal Plans. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 5

Owing to the tragic fire at the Empire Palace Theatre, Edinburgh, the King will not pay his announced visit to it in July next…

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Fatal Theatre Fire. Tragedy at Edinburgh. Eleven Performers Perish. London, May 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 42

A terrible tragedy occurred last night at the Empire Palace Theatre, the Edinburgh music-hall which the King lately announced his intention to visit during…

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To-night's Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

Everything points to to-night's entertainment in the School of Arts being successful, as indeed it should be when it is remembered that the proceeds are in…

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The State Ball. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 2

The State Ball at Buckingham Palace on Friday night was a most brilliant spectacle. The Agents-General for the Australian States and their wives were…

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Empire Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 May 1911 · page 2

The Empire Picture Co. has just concluded a most successful tour of North Eastern and Goulburn Valley towns with the Johnson Jeffries films, and the…

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It Was Not Sousa's Band

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 May 1911 · page 2

"I was in a Goulburn Valley town not long ago," said a theatrical agent, "trying to arrange for a show. The land[?]nl of the chief hotel seemed intelligent,…

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