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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

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Lyric Pictures Big House on Saturday Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 2

Saturday night saw the Mechanics' Theatre packed uncomfortably full, to witness a programme which more than justified the large attendance. The star picture was…

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Austral Pictures. Little Lady Bileen

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 2

Picture patrons are reminded that the beautiful super-feature drama, featuring dainty Marguerite Clark, will be ser[?]ened at the Austral Pictures this…

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"Patria" To-night at Lyric Pictures

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 3

In presenting Mrs. Irene Vernon Castle in her classical chain of features under the general title of "Patria" the Lyric Pictures consider they are doing one of the biggest…

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"The Barrier." Majestic Pictures, Thursday Next

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 2

An excerpt from Rex Beach's popular novel, which is to be presented at the Federal Hall on Thursday next, February 7th, commencing at 8.15…

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The Ball

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 3

The plain and fancy dress ball held during the evening was somewhat disappointing, there being only two ladies in fancy dress, viz: Miss Mona Burton…

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Sudden Death in Albury a Visitor Collapses at Band Concert

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

An event which had a tragic termination, happened at the open air band concert in Dean Square, on Monday evening, when Captain Stewart Willis, aged 67, a…

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Lyric Pictures. Fixe Programme Last Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 3

Tuesday nights at the Lyric Pictures are coming to be recognised as quite "the thing" Last night there was again a bumper house, and the attractions left…

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Band Concert Abandoned Nobody to Play To!

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 3

To the meeting of the Albury Municipal Council last night Mr. A. J. Weatherby, secretary to the Albury Town Band, wrote in reply to council's letter asking why…

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Austral Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3

Life is built on realities not romance. This is the theme of "The Foolish Virgin." Thomas Dixon's famous novel, which is being screened…

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Tocumwal Brass Band. Committee Meeting. Bandmaster Pearce Resigns

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee of the local brass band was held on Thursday evening, 31st ultimo, the following being present.—Messrs…

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Lyric Pictures

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

A good house assembled to witness the screening of two "star" films in the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday evening. Theda Bara took the principal part in…

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Austral Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

This (Tuesday) evening the stars at the above pictures will be "The Immigrant," featuring Valeska Suratt, and "Saints and Sinners," featuring…

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"Paws of the Bear" and "Patiria." Lyric Pictures To-night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

"Paws of the Bear," in which William Desmond will be seen as star, will be shown at the Mechanics' Theatre to-night. The story deals with the adventures of…

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Open-air Concert in St. Patrick's Church Grounds

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

An open-air concert was held in St. Patrick's Church, grounds last evening, in aid of the church funds. There was a large attendance and a very enjoyable…

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Lyric Pictures

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

George Walsh, the popular Fox artist, who has earned the name of the Fox Fairbanks, appears to perfection in his latest play, "The Book Agent," which will…

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Tocumwal Brass Band. Appointment of Bandmaster

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 5

A meeting of the Committee of the local brass band was held on Monday evening. Present —Messrs. Davies (ch.), Crawford, Elliott,…

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Austral Pictures. "Poppy" on Saturday Night

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

The star attraction on Saturday night at the Austral Pictures will be special film representation of Cynthia Stockley's novel, "Poppy," featuring…

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Open-air Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

Arrangements are being completed for the open-air concert in the Austral grounds on Wednesday evening next in aid of the Corowa Rowing Club's…

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Lyceum Pictures. the Crimson Stain

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

Next Saturday nigh (February 23) the first episode of a thrilling serial entitled The crimson stain” will be screened at the Lyceum Pictures. An…

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"The Woman in White" at Lyric Pictures To-night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

As a drama, "The Woman in White" was one of the biggest successes of the Australia stage, and the photo drama should go even further. r Replete with…

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