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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

462 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 24

Concert Party

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

A Red Cross concert party, organised by Mrs. Kelsey, will leave Wagga today for Cootamundra, where they will entertain the troops at a social evening…

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Junee Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 2

Although, owing to rain and the bad state of the racecourse, the Hospital Races had to be abandoned on Wednesday, the committee decided to hold…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 4

At the Strand Theatre this evening the star attractions will be the fine dramas "The Incorruptible Crown" and "The Sisters." The serial…

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How Our Troops Are Trained. Unique Series of Moving Pictures

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 3

In order that the training of our soldiers preparatory to the stern reality of active service, should receive the prominence it deserves and in the assurance…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 4

At the Strand Theatre to-night the principal film will be "Mrs. Plum's Pudding," in which the main role is played by Miss Marie Tempest, the…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 4

The Strand Theatre was well patronised on Saturday afternoon and at night, when the principal film was the Broadway comedy, "Mrs…

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Amusements. Euchre Party and Dance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 4

The second of a series of euchre parties and dances in aid of the Catholic Bazaar fund will be held on July 4 next in the Masonic Hall…

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Concert in Y.M.C.A. Tent

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 2

A grand concert was given in the Y.M.C.A. tent on Wednesday night by Mrs. Kelsey's Wagga Red Cross Concert Party. The tent was nicely…

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Wagga Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of the hospital ball committee, presided over by Mrs. D. S. Cameron, several donations were handed in. The collectors reported…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 2

At the Strand Theatre this evening the principal film to be screened will be the Universal feature play "Christmas Memories," in which the leading…

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Items of News. the Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 2

Donations are invited from the local public to the supper at the Hospital Ball on 21st inst. Gifts may be left with Mrs. D. Cameron or Mrs. G…

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Rainbow Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the Wagga District Hospital will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday and Thursday nights, 21st and 22nd inst. A…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 2

The second of a series of social functions in aid of the Wagga Soldiers' Comforts Fund, was held last night in the Masonic Hall. It took the form of…

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A Daring Exploit. a Band of French Heroes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 3

On the banks of the Alone, just half way between the French and the German positions (writes the special correspondent of the British Press with…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 2

At the Strand Theatre this evening the main attraction is top fine drama "Little Blonde in Black." The final series of the "Lucille Love"…

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Juvenile Ball a Striking Success

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 5

The rising generation of Leeton had an outing on Wednesday night. The occasion was a juvenile ball, promoted by the staff of the Leeton…

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Red Cross Dance

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 4

An enjoyable dance arranged by Miss Thelma Angel and Miss Lola Cameron and some girl friends, wan held in St. John's Hall last night and was attended…

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 4

The proprietary at this theatre has prepared for this afternoon and night a bill which should satisfy the most exacting. The principal film is a…

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Pictures and Public Taste

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 4

Great educational work might be done in various directions by the moving pictures. As a general thing not much serious attention is given by…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 3

At the Strand Theatre this evening the leading photoplays will be "A Bit of Lace," and "Jean of the Northlands." Both are highly dramatic…

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