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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

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Items of News. Citizens Band

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

In our business columns the patrons of the Citizens' Band are notified that the committee are about make their annual appeal for subscription, prior…

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Amphithetre Pictures

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

The above pictures showed to crowded houses on Friday and Saturday nights. It must be very pleasing to the management to receive such splendid support; and the…

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Russia Becomes Aggressive. Severe Fighting in Eastern Theatre. Battles Racing Over 75 Miles' Front. Russians Gaining Ground. Martial Law in Greece.. King Constants and England, Message to King George. the Mediterranean Atrocity. American Press Demands Action. Eastern Front. Submarine War. Russian Offensive. Increased Striking Power. "Blaze of Fierce Activity." London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 2

The Petrograd correspondent of the "Observer" states that in the last week there has been marked change in the aspect on the Russo-German front…

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Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

The Wagga Citizens' Band held the first of a series of open air concerts on Monday night at the intersection of Baylis and Edward streets. There…

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Amphitheatre Pictures

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 3

There was the usual big attendance at the Ampbitheatre on Tuesday night, when a programme of all-round excellence was put on. The andience showed their appreciation…

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The Citizens' Band

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 6

After the Band had heralded in the New Year on Saturday moments, the members of the Band Committee and the Bandsmen were cutertained at the…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. H. Campbell's Strand Theatre, Baylis-street, Wagga, was re-opened last night, under the management of Mr. B. J. Phelan. A happy augury…

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Allies' Day Concert

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

For the purpose of the Allies' Day Fund—and not in the interests of any particular Queen candidate—Mrs Wormald actively assisted by…

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Pictures Under the Sea. Discovery of a Scotch—american Captain

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

Thanks to the inventive genius of a Scotch—American sea—captain, Chas. Williamson, of Norfolk, Vancouver, the most amazing pictures of life…

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Our Brass Band. Port of Fremantle Showing That Music Does Not Always Soothe the Savage Breast

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

It was Jackson, the blacksmith, who started it. Jackson is what you would call an exponent of the strenuous life. His trade is hardly one that…

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Rebel Band's End. Petrograd

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 4

The Russians destroyed a rebel hand [?] strong, which was threatening the communications in Persia, and terrorising a number of regions…

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Open Air Concert

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 2

Personably it is the variable climate that is responsible for the rarity of what is in warmer district a popular summer form of entertainment,…

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German Offensive in the Western Theatre. Heavy Losses Sustained. America and the Blockade. Statement by Sir E. Grey. Foreign Office Criticised. Conditions in Constantinople. Adventurous Press Correspondent's Visit. Interview with Turkish Leader. Why Turkey Joined Germany. Western Front. Substantial Offensive. Launched by Germans. Heavy Losses Inflicted. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 2

A substantial German offensive has been launched on the western front. There is Heavy fighting but the enemy has not gained any ground. The…

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Band Championship. Won by Rozelle. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

At the Sports Ground last night the Rozelle Band won the championship, with the Metropolitan Band second, and Leichhardt third…

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Band Championship

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

At the Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday night the Rozelle band won the championship, with the Metropolitan had second and Leichbardt third…

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Amphitheaire Pictures

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

Conkey's Amphitheatre, Showed to a fair house on Friday night in spite of the inclemency of the weather and on Saturday night the…

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"Britain Prepared." Moving Pictures Coming. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 4

Cinematograph 'pictures, entitled "Britain Prepared," showing the fighting forces in training in England, munition making, and views of [?]…

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Pictures

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

Conkey's Amp[?]theatre was again filled on [?] and Saturday nights and excellent pictures were scien[?] both nights. Mr. Conkey is showing…

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

The Strand Picture Co. will present to-night "Wild Irish Rose," a specially select drama, and other gems. The nation's homage to the heroic Nurse…

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Amphitheatre Pictures

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

Excellence pictures are [?] at the Amphitheatre on Friday and Saturday nights. "There Master, Key" to on continued this week is well worth…

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