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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Eastern Theatre. Macedonia. French and Venizelists Occupy Advanced Positions London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 2

A French communique from Macedonia states:— In the region of Ljumnica an attack by French and Venizelist contingents enabled us to…

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Eastern Theatre. Enemy Repulse Advances. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 2

A German official report states:— Austro-Turkish forces repulsed advances between Ochrida and Lake Prespa. Germano-Bulgars repulsed…

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Enterprise Pictures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 2

A very fine programme has been arranged for to-morrow (Saturday) night at the Enterprise Hall. The diversified selection of subjects to be…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 2

A euchre party and dance organised by the Ladies' Advisory Committee of the Wagga District Hospital, was held last evening in the Masonic Hall in…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 3

"The Morals of Hilda," featuring Grace Leader and Lois Wilson will be presented in the Strand Theatre to-night in addition to "The…

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Eastern Theatre. Macedonia. German Allegations Denied. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 2

A French communique from Macedonia, states:— The artillery was active along the whole front. British aeroplanes successfully bombed enemy…

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Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 4

The start feature to be screened at the above to-night is a Paramount release "The Quest of Life," and is full of exciting interest. The world's…

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Eastern Theatre. Macedonia. Serbian and Russian Captures. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 4

A French Macedonian communique states: In the region of Vetreniteh, in the Upper Valley of the Moglenitza, the Serbians captured two points d'appui,…

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Peace Proposals America in Concert with Allies. Washington

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 4

Mr. Lansing has announced that in any German peace proposals the United States will probably act only in concert with the allies. A…

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Red Cross Dance

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 1

A dance in aid of the Woodleigh branch of the Red Cross Society will be held in Mr. Lapton's here at Mittagong on Wednesday next. The…

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Eastern Theatre. Turks and Kurds Active Russians Repulsed. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

A Russian official report states:— Southward of Erzingan the Kurds repulsed one of our companies. We repelled a Kurd attack near Belumer…

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Yerong Creek. Church Concert

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 1

A most successful concert took place in the Public Hall on Wednesday night, and inst., in aid or the Presbyterian Building Fund. Rev. John…

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Rifle Club Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 2

A pleasant and successful entertainment was held in the Masonic Hall last night. About forty couples attended, so a financial success was…

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Great Southern Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 2

To-night at the Great Southern the star picture "Pigden Island" will be screened, featuring Harold Lockwood and May Allison. The film is…

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Eastern Theatre. Kurds Dislodged. Activity on Serbian Front. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 2

A Russian official report says:—In the region of Kellerg Amaikaba, southward of Erzingan, a counterattack dislodged the Kurds from the…

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Convict Days. (Copyright.) Vivid and Realistic Pictures of the Past. the Empty Treasury. Part 3

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 2

As he sat blinking Ms eyes und peering around, a moving light caught his vision. It was directly ahead, but even as, he looked it disappeared will,…

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The Hindenburg Line. Enemy's Frantic Counter Efforts Four Concerted Attacks on Bullecourt Heavy Losses Without Success Australians Give Guards Warm Reception. Lens and St. Quentin Empty and Desolate. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 3

The French communique states the artillery struggle continued in different sectors is confirmed. The enemy sustained very heavy losses in yesterday's attacks…

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"War Chest" Fund Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

Nothing is being left undone to make the "War Chest" Fund Dance on Thursday, the 31st instant, worthy of the patriotic cause it has been…

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Eastern Theatre. Salonica. Allies' Advance. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

A British official report from Sal[?] states: We advanced our line southwestward of Krasta[?] on a front of 5000 yards to a depth of 500 yards and…

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Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 4

That ever-popular movie actress, Blanche Sweet, will be seen in a very strong cast at the Strand Theatre to-night. The film is a Paramount…

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