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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

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Marching Soldiers All! Success of Camp-fire Concerts. Recruits Joining Up

Daily Observer · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 3

We're marching soldiers all! We love the ladies—rather! We answer the bugle call, And have got to move on farther…

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Red Cross Ball Controversy

Daily Observer · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 5

A further letter has been received from Mr. Shelton on this subject, but as the, controversy has been closed for reasons already explained, it cannot be…

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Are Pictures Demoralising

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 4

Last Thursday a deputation interviewed the Victorian Chief Secretary on the question of picture shows. It was submitted that many of the films…

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Strand Pictures. Seven Deadly Sins

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 2

A series of pictures dealing with what are termed "The Seven Deadly Sins," are to be screened at the Strand Pictures commencing on…

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Rally and Concert. Record Crowd on Oval. Stirring Appeals for Hen. 27 Answer the Call

Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 5

Tamworth has now established three records in regard to the tour of the "March to Freedom" column. The first was in regard to the magnificence of the…

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Miniature Army. Second Concert and Rally, Two More Recruits

Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 May 1918 · page 8

The second camp fire concert and rally held by the members of the "March to Freedom" column on the Oval was not so successful from a recruiting point…

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Something New in Pictures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

The management of the Strand Pictures has it seems, booked something now in motion pictures. It is a group of seven five-reel features with a…

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New Pictures at Council Chambers

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 7

The National Art Gallery has forwarded a fresh set of pictures to replace those which have been hung for some time at the Council Chambers. These…

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After the Pictures. Trouble Over Wages. Row in Harness Room. Cross Actions

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 3

Two cases which created considerable interest were heard before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M., at the Tamworth police court yesterday afternoon, when Patrick…

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Methodist Church Concert

Daily Observer · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

A very enjoyable, and well attended concert was held in the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday evening, when a varied programme was carried out. Among other…

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Late Telegrams. Tom Moore Concert. Hibernian Society's Drastic Action. Governor and Ministers Not Invited. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 27 May 1918 · page 2

No invitations have been sent to certain leading citizens and officials to attend this year's concert to celebrate the anniversary of Ireland's poet, Tom…

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Government Tenders. Reply by Mr. Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 4

The Minister for Works (Mr. Ball) has replied to the criticism of the Master Builders' Association on the tendering for private work by…

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Tamworth Hospital Concert

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 3

For the Hospital concert, to be held in the Theatre Royal on June 7, the promoters have been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Cyril Monk, Sydney's…

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West Tamworth Concert

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 3

A well organised, highly successful concert eventuated in the Parish Hall, West Tamworth. The programme was interesting and pleasing, and was…

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Theatre Royal Attractions

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 7

To steal money is bad enough, but to steal Broadway's idolized musical comedy star, at the height of the show season, and whisk her away to the land of sand…

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Ison's Pictures

Daily Observer · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 5

The cleverness and beauty of Fritzi Carlyle, star of a Broadway musical comedy, attracts John Keyes, a Westerner "doing" New York. The manager…

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Hospital Concert

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 3

The Tamworth public should not miss the concert, which is to be given on Friday next, June 7, in the Theatre Royal. The proceeds of this entertainment are to…

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The Brass Band

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 June 1918 · page 6

This little institution which has been under a bit of a cloud lately, owing to some disagreement between the bandmaster and his men, is, we understand,…

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War Intercessory. Visit of Dr. Carruthers. United Service in Theatre Royal

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 June 1918 · page 8

To mark the visit of Rev. Dr. J. E. Carruthers, President-General of the Methodist Church of Australasia, a united intercessory service was held at…

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Concert for the Hospital

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 June 1918 · page 7

The Tamworth public is reminded of the concert to be given on Friday next for the benefit of the local hospital. Booking at Horn's…

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