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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 4

"The World's Great Share," a Famous Players' masterpiece, will form the principal item in the programme at the Strand Theatre to-night. The…

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Town Band

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

A meeting of those desirous of forming a Town Band was held at Windridge's Commercial Hotel on Wednesday evening last. There were 15 present. Cr S. L. Crain…

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Convict Days. (Copyright.) Vivid and Realistic Pictures of the Past. the Skipper of the Albatross. Part 5

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 6

"Yes ; but it he really knew who we are he could make his terms for a pardon, as well as the reward. We must watch him and prevent him…

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Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

At the Sterand to-night that over popular favorite Marguerite [?]ark, will appear in her latest "Little Lady Eileen." This dainty little film…

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Eastern Theatre. More Active Fighting. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

A German official report says: Owing to the introduction of further forces of Russians fighting is more active between Pripet and the Dn[?]ister…

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Eastern Theatre. Revolts in Wallachia. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

The burning of Roumanian towns continues. Revolts are spreading throughout Wallachia…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

To-morrow night at The Strand Mae Murray and Wallace Reid will appear in a Lasky photoplay "To Have and to Hold."…

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Eastern Theatre. Renewed Fighting. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

A German official message announces that fighting has revived at Cerna Bend, south-westward of Do[?]ran Lake…

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Eastern Theatre. Kurds and Arabs Active. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

A Russian official report says: The Germans used glass bullets in the region of the Aa River. The Kurds have increased their activity against us in…

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Linen Dance

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 5

Hot mustard I At the Hospital "Hop" last night 22s was given for a tin of mustard—of course, it was Keen's. A work box,…

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The Snake Dance. a Curious Indian Custom

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 2

The Hopi Indians of the Painted Desert region in America have a very curious dance, culled the snake dance. An eye-witness describes it…

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Linen Dance

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 4

An enjoyable and profitable dance, to replenish the supply of linen at the Hospital, came off on Wednesday night and was well attended…

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Curtis Pictures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 5

To-morrow (Saturday) night the concluding aeries of the "Iron Claw" will be screened, commencing at 9 o'clock. On Monday next, April 30,…

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Brobenah Hospital Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 5

Folk at the Brobenah end of the Area are not unmindful of the drain on the resources of the Leeton Hospital and are holding a dance in aid of…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

Mary Pickford will be seen to-night in the production of "Little Pal," in which her new characterisation is as different to her former parts as it is…

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Eastern Theatre. Cossacks Repel Kurds. Russian Naval Activity. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

A Russian official report states:— Cossacks repelled the Kurds on Saturday night near Sieger, in the Caucasus. Our cruiser destroyed harbor works at…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 4
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To-night a Paramount feature will be shown entitled Ashes or Embers," depleting Pauline Fredericks at her. best in a splendid emotional drama…

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Best Use of Moving Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 4
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In the Great Southern theatre yesterday afternoon fully 1200 children accompanies by their teachers assembled at the invitation of Mr. Walter…

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