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New England · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

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Lived in the Air. Captain Ball's Brother

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 29 April 1918 · page 6

Lieutenant Cyril Ball, R.F.A.--brother of the famous Captain Albert Ball, V.C., who brought down 47 German aeroplanes, and was killed in action…

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Sunday Concert

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon next a concert will be held in the Town Hall in aid of the Inverell Hospital. A very fine programme has been arranged by Mr…

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The Concert

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 2

As a fitting finale to the day's proceedings, a concert was held in the Town Hall at night. The reserved seats and front portion of the hall…

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For the Red Cross. Successful Armidale Concert Swells Funds

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 4

"Noting succeeds like success, ine promoters of the concert which was held.in the Town Hall on Monday evening have experienced the truth of the…

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H.C. Guild Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 4

The annual ball under the auspices of the Glen Innes branch of the H.C. Guild, will take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday night next, and promises to…

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"Black Cats" Concert

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 2

The local Red Cross committee is most grateful to the company of Armidale ladies and gentlemen who made the trip to Guyra, some of them…

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Palace Pictures

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 2

The Pictures to be screened on Saturday night include "The Shielding Shadow," and Frederick Ward in "Hinton's Double."…

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Australians at Pozieres. Pictures of the Rattle. to Re Shown in Armidale

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 3

To-day (Saturday) Armidale will extend its hearty welcome to the troops of the A.I.F., who have come by train from Liverpool. The men are said to…

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Armidale City Band. Public Meeting to Consider Band's Position

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 2

Purusant to advt. in the local press a public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening to consider the position of the Local Band…

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The Band Deadlock. Some Players with Swelled Heads. Why Players Won't Practise

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 6

The public meeting in the Council Chambers on Friday night to consider the best means of reviving the Armidale City Band, was poorly attended…

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Guyra Brass Band

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 May 1918 · page 6

The annual meeting of the above m held in the Band Room on Monday night, 29th April, Mr. A. H. Helyar occupying; the chair ia the…

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Graham's Valley Patriotic Picnic and Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 May 1918 · page 2

The Graham's Valley public school was recently the scene of a successful picnic and dance, the proceeds of which are to be handed to the Red…

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Local and General News Majestic Pictures

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 May 1918 · page 4

Commencing on Monday next, the Majestic Theatre will stage that film masterpiece, "Seven Deadly Sine." The picture, which is not a serial…

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H.c. Guild Annual Ball. a Social Success

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 May 1918 · page 4

For some weeks past the members of the A.R.C. Guild and lady helpers had been working enthusiastically to make a success of their ball, which…

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Palace Pictures

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 2

On Saturday night a five-act world drama, "The Haunting Shadow," featuring the celebrated Kitty Gordon. Charlie…

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Demoralising Pictures

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 4

A large deputation interviewed the Victorian Chief Secretary yesterday in regard to picture shows, declaring that many films shown tended to…

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Imperial Pictures "The Woman Who Took the Wrong Road."

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 7

At the Town Hall on Tuesday night the Imperial Pictures, in conjunction with John Strangeways, will present London's greatest dramatic success as…

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First Military Band

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 3

Military hands first came into existence about 1685—in the reign of Charles II. That monarch had a partiality for music. Anyhow, it was he…

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The Austral Band

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 2

Yesterday was the twenty-third anniversary of the birth of the Austral Band. For 23 years Mr. Mat Girle has wielded the baton, and with such…

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Concert at Little Plain

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 2

A concert and dance will be held at Little Plain on Saturday next, in aid of the Lord Mayor's Fund, which is deserving of every support. The…

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