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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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The World of Pictures. Interesting Sidelights. (Written for the Independent.)

The Independent · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

Hohart Bosworth, the Lasky star, spoke recently before the County Institute of Los Angeles teachers on the producers' attitude…

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Austral Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 3

This (Tuesday) night a big double feature programme will be screened by the Austral Co. The first star is a magnificent 5-part drama, featuring…

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Border Brass Band

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 3

The third of a series of open-air recitals was given by the Border Brass Band in the Austral Amusement Grounds on Friday evening, in the…

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Austral Pictures. Billie Burke in "Peggy." Saturday Next

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

So much has been heard and read of Billie Burke in her first picture, "Peggy," that a rare treat is expected. For years it was every picture producer's…

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Berrigan Brass Band

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 1

Mr W. Thomson presided over a good attendance of persons interested in the Berrigan brass band on Thursday day evening last…

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Pavilion Pictures

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

A fair house witnessed a good programme of pictures at the Pavilion on Saturday evening last. The star feature was a drama of…

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Majestic Pictures

The Independent · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

There was a large attendance present at the Town Hall on Friday evening last when Mr. H. L. Jones, promoter of the Majestic Pictures, screened a first-class…

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Lyceum Pictures

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

A very fine programme will be screened at the Lyceum Pictures this (Thursday) evening, when a further series of "Greed" and a full star…

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Austral Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 5

The programme for Saturday night will include the biggest feature yet produced by the famous Triangle Corporation, viz, Billie Burke in "Peggy."…

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"Dance of Death."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 22

A message from Berne says that a German officer, in the course of a pessimistic war article in the students' newspaper, wrote:—"The time of happy nights and…

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Social and Dance

The Independent · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

In the evening a dance was held in the Shire Hall in aid of the same object, and there was an excellent attendance, the dancing being kept up until an early hour…

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Beasley's Theatre

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

A very fine [?]riangle programme was screened at Beasley's Theatre on Saturday evening last, to a good house. "The Green Swamp," was…

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Mr Ball's Candidature

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

"We are in receipt of a circular letter from Mr. R. T. Ball M.L.A. explaining what had brought about the upheaval in state politics, and party lines, and…

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Austral Pictures. List of Special Feature Dramas

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 1

Saturday, March 3.--Peggy. Featuring the charming actress Billie Burke…

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Hon. R. T. Ball, M.l.a. Honoured by F. and S. Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 5

At the annual mooting of the Corowa District Council of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association on Wednesday afternoon, the Hon. R. T. Ball, Minister…

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State General Election. the Hon. R. T. Ball M.l.a., Opens His Campaign. the National Government. Its Policy Explained. an Enthusiastic Reception. Vote of Confidence Carried

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 5

On Wednesday evening last the Hon. R. T. Ball, member for Corowa electorate, and who Minister for Railways and Public Works in the National…

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Austral Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

There was a splendid attendance at the Austral Grounds on Saturday night to witness the noted drama "Peggy," featuring Miss Billie Burke, presented…

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Town Band

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

The Jerilderie Town Band, weather permitting, will render a musical programme, in the main street on Saturday evening…

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Pavilion Pictures

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

The usual high-class progiamme of motion pictures was screened at the Pavilion on Saturday evening last to a good house. The…

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Beasley's Pictures

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

On Saturday evening a good house witnessed a first-class programme of "movies" at Beasley's Theatre. The star item was a…

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