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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

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Dance of Death. German Writer's Confession. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 2

Max Osborn, correspondent of the "Vossiche Zeitung," with the German Headquarters on the Somme front, says: "While our losses have been heavy…

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Patriotic Dance

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday, the 19th inst, a very pleasant social evening was spent [?] the Brookdale Hall, in promotion of the Lockhart and district Returned…

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Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1916 · page 2

Mr. A. F. D. White, secretary of the Wagga District Hospital, yesterday received a letter from Mrs. Oakman, of Currawarna, enclosing a…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1916 · page 3

The plot of the main picture play at this theate to-night, "The White Scar," is laid in the picturesque Hudson Bay snow regio. It treate of the…

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The Romance of Foot Ball

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1916 · page 6

Some time ago (says "I.O.U.") a West of England footballer, who had been up with his team to play Black-heath, had a narrow escape of his…

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Destruction of a Race. Vivid Pictures of Verdun Fighting

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1916 · page 7

An [?] picture of the battle at Douaumont is given by the "Morning Post" from the "Figaro" by a wounded soldier who took part…

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Band Dance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 3

A ball under the auspices of the Citizens' Band, the last of the series for the season, was held in the Masonic Hall last night, and was…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 3

At the Strand Theatre to-night the sixth series of the exciting and sensational serial "Broken Coin" will be screened. The feature play for…

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Citizens' Band Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 3

The last of the series of dances in connection with the Citizens' Band eventuated at the Masonic Hall on Thursday night There were about…

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Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 2

At the Strand Picture Theatre to-night a special bill of fare will be provided patrons, when "The Seven Sisters," a clever, sparkling comedy…

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Great Southern Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 2

Patrons at the Great Southern Picture Palace will have an opportunity of witnessing the great coster picture, "My Old Dutch," at 2.45 this…

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Hospital Ball at the Gap Brilliant Success

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 4

The effort made by the sympathising people at The Gap, in aid of the Wagga District Hospital, was crowned with well-deserved success. Mr…

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Tarcutta Hospital Ball

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 4

Brown's Hall, Tarcutta, was a scene of festivity on Friday night, the occasion being the annual hospital ball. On entering the hall a dazzling scene…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 3

No pictures will be shown at the Strand Theatre to-night, but for to-morrow night a fine bill has been prepared, headed by an original drama…

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TARCUTTA. Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 August 1916 · page 4

One of the most successful dances—financially and socially—ever held in Tarcutta, took place in Brown's Hall on Friday evening last. Fully fifty…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 August 1916 · page 2

An attractive bill has been prepared for this evening's show at the Strand Theatre. It is headed by a famous Lasky drama, "The Ghost Breaker," a…

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A Loyal Band

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 5

The members of the A.N.A. Band at Broken Hill, who refused to attend the anti Conscription demonstration, have decided…

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Hospital Ball at the Gap

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 3

The plain and fancy dress ball held at The Gap Hall in aid of the Wagga District Hospital, was largely attended, and it is expected when all expenses…

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A Ball of Fire From the Sky

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 6

One of the strangest freaks in" electrical phenomena that, has ever been reported occurred in northern California recently. During the day…

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

That capital film serial "Broken Coin" will be advanced another stage at The Strand to-night. The main dramatic attraction will be "The Man…

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