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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 3

Tonight a Lasky feature entitled "The Race, a thrilling 6 part motor photo play story of a 3000 mile dash for riches and honor, will be the star…

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American Demands Practically an Ultimatum. American Note to Germany. Break with Austria Certain. Allied Activity on West Front. Fighting in Eastern Theatre. How Submarines Are Caught. America & Germany. Practically an Ultimatum. Demand From America. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

In some quarters it is believed that the Yarrowdale demand will practically amount to an ultimatum. A Note will be cabinet early. This decision was…

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 3

"The End of the Rainbow," a five part Blue Bird photo-play, will be screened at the Strand Theatre to-night. John Bull's Sketch-book Eclair Journal,…

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Southern Cross Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

In "Diane of the Follies," a new Triangle-Fine Arts feature to be seen at the above on Monday next, the story concerns principally Diane, a…

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Measuring the Velocity at a Cannon Ball

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 3

Two specially constructed metal screens are set up at any given distance, apart and in such a manner that the ball, upon being projected, will pass…

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Church of England Concert

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Despite the inclemency of the weather on Monday evening there was a very fair attendance at the Church of England concert, which was held in the…

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The Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

An announcement appears in our business columns from the management of the Strand Theatre that owing to an accident to Signaller Tom…

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The Anzac Band

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 1

In view of the published statements made some little time ago concerning the Anzac Band, whose members, it will be remembered, after a tour of New…

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Junee Railway Institute Concert

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

At Juncc to-night, in Meldrum's Hall, the Junee Railway Institute will give a concert, to which numbers will he contributed by visiting Sydney…

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Brass Band Fete

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

The Wagga Brass Band held a garden fete in the South Wagga Park yesterday afternoon and last night and although the attendance was not large in…

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Wagga Brass Band Fete in Newtown Park

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon a garden fete was organised under the combined assistance of lady friends of the Band members and members of the Wagga…

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Town Band Concert. Successful Function

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

There was a very good attendance at the concert which was held in the Odd-fellows’ Hall on Wednesday evening, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to…

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Railway Institute. Concert at Junee. Junne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

A very successful concert was held in Meldrum's Hall, Junne, last night, an connection with the Railway and Tramway Institute The items…

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Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

Tonight the ever-popular film actress, Margeurite Clark, in "Molly Make Believe," will be the start attraction at the Strand. This picture…

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St. Patrick's Night Concert

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

Amongst the artists encaged for the above concert are Mr. Sid M'Douald, Mr. P. J. Loane, and Miss V. Hellson, as well as the leading local artists. A…

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St. Patrick's Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

An announcement a wears in this issue with respect to the artists engaged for the St. Patrick's Night concert on 14th inst…

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Famous Anzac Band Visit to Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

The famous Anzac Brass Band is coming to Gundagai for Show time! The Band is composed of all…

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Farmers Support Mr. Ball. Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 4

At a meeting of the Lockhart branch of the F. and S. A. yesterday afternoon. It was decided unanimosly to support the candidature of Mr. R. T…

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Eastern Theatre. Lively Fighting Near Riga. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

A German official report says that there has been lively fighting westward and southward of Rign, and between the Upper Sereth and the Dneister…

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Band Recital

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

The Citizens' Concert Band gave a recital in the Town Hall Gardens on Sunday night. There was a good attendance of the public, and the…

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