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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1915

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Fire at Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1915 · page 4

A fire occurred at the new Strand Theatre, in Baylis-street, last night. which, but for the prompt action of the manager, Mr. Kirk, and his assist…

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The Strand Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 September 1915 · page 4

"Won in the Clouds" drew a very large audience to The Strand on 'Saturday night and the programme was projected in a perfect manner, and the…

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Amusements. the Strand Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 2

The management of the "Strand" has no fault to find with the patronage accorded its picture programmes. "The Bombay Buddha" proved a…

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The Eastern Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 2

The Russian armies in the north have been precipitated against the enemy's cavalry, and flashing combats have taken place between these masses…

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Hospital Ball. At Bongongolong

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 3

The first country dance this season in aid of the Hospital was held at Bongongolong on Friday night last, and was a…

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Hospital Ball. a Great Success

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 2

A very enjoyable ball was held at the Bongongolong hall on Friday night in aid of the funds of the Guudagai Hospital. There were…

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Camp Concert

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 2

The second concert held at the Recruiting Camp last night was again a distinct success in spite of the unfavorable weather. Those who kindly gave their services on the…

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Philharmonic Concert

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 3

The Strand Theatre was packed to the doors on Sunday evening when the Wagga Philharmonic Society gave a specially arranged sacred concert…

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Amusements. the Strand Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 September 1915 · page 2

Picture-lovers are always sure of sering something above the ordinary at The Strand, and to-night's star, "Thou Shalt Not" (which is a fascinating…

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The Price of Wheat. Question by Mr Ball, M.L.A.

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 22 September 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr R. T. Ball, M.L.A., referring to the Wheat Acquisition Amendment Bill, said:—…

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Great Southern Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 2

The "Hero of the Dardanelles" will be screened at the Great Southern Palace to-night. This is one of the best war pictures yet produced…

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Amusements. the Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 2

Increasingly large audiences continue to patronise this popular picture show. The good judgment which was shown in the selection of subjects for…

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The Hat-band

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 4

The original purpose of the hatband was to hold a piece of cloth or linen round the head. Egyptians, in 3,500 B.C., wore headgear which…

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Amusements. the Strand Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 3

Judging by the interest manifested in "The Jungle" it should draw a bumper house to the Strand to-night. Other good subjects will support the…

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Scotch Concert

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 4

Considering the many counter attractions, and the general depression caused by the war, the above concert, which was held in…

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Amusements. the Strand Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1915 · page 3

In conjunction with the Strand Pictures, "Gascoigne," the famous Canadian hypnolisl and entertainer, will appear at the Strand Theatre on…

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Amusements. the Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 September 1915 · page 3

A double attraction is to be submitted at the Strand Theatre to-night. The first half of the programme will be devoted to pictures and in the second…

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Rock Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 2

A ball will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall The Rock, to-night, in aid of the Wagga District Hospital. An excellent orchestra has been engaged…

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Hospital Ball at Tumblong. a Brilliant Success

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 2

SUCCESS, writ in capital letters, is the only word that can apply to Tumblong's effort on Wednesday night in aid of our hospital. The…

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Amusements. the Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1915 · page 2

A crowd of even greater proportions than on the previous night, taxed the seating capacity of the Strand to the utmost last night, when Gascoigue, the…

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