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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

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Amusements. the Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

At the Strand Theatre to-night the "Amateur Adventurers" featuring Emmy Wehlen, will be screened, also Mildred Harris in "Forbidden."…

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Globe Pictures, Leeton. To-night (Friday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

Patrons of the Globe Theatre will see Virgina Pearson in "Queen of Hearts." This photodrama has such a wonderfully strong detective plot, and…

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 3

At the Strand Theatre to-night. "The Illustrious Prince," featuring Sess[?]e Hayakawa, will be shown, and William Russell in "This Hero Stuff."…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 5

The plain and fancy dress ball in aid of the Church of England Girls' Guild and Building Fond was held in the Club House Hall…

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Globe Pictures, Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

A Paramount (double-star program will be projected on Wednesday evening next at the Globe. Dorothy Dalton appears in "Green Eyes," whilst…

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New Year Concert. a Pleasant Evening

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Those who were able to attend the concert in the School of Arts, Lockhart, on New Year's night were very much pleased with the…

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Electric Theatre Doings. the Making of Moving Picture Films

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 7

The projection of motion pictures is an easy matter, requiring only a steady head and a Pair of alert eyes. The preparing of the film for the…

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Globe Pictures, Leeton What Are "Sealed Wives"?

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

Zane Grey writes of "sealed wives" in "The Rainbow Trail" as women living apart in a hidden city of the wilderness — as occupants of an…

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Church of England Concert. [?]

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The concert in aid of the C.E. fonds on Slot all was largely attended and a [?] programmed ports mitted, Miss Gibbes cleverly…

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Band Recital

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

The Wagga Brass Band played in the Newtown Park last evening under the conductorship of Mr. F. H. Philpott. The following programme was…

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Globe Pictures, Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

Wallace Reid appear on Wednesday evening. As a. "down-and-outer"—a boxer—a waster—a beer chewer—who met a girl—and made good!—In a…

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Why Does a Ball Bounce ? Posers That Puzzle Parents

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 5

Few parents can satisfy their children's curiosity. Even about such easy things as the wonders of the heavens, the growth of plants, the…

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Citizens' Band

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 6

A meeting of the above was held at the [?] In[?] on Tuesday evening [?] P[?] Canon Bowling. Messrs. R. Hankinson…

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Globe Pictures, Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

Two famous Fox stars appear at the Globe this (Friday) evening. Tom Mix is featured in "Treat 'Em Rough,' and Peggy Hyland in "Caught in the…

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Albury Town Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

In the Newtown Park on Monday night the Albury Town Band will render selections. The band is a military one and was solely organised for…

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Items of News. Band Recital

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

The Wagga Brass Band, under the wand of Mr. F. H. Philpott, provide an enjoyable evening's entertainment in the Southern Cross Gardens last…

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Albury Town Band

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

The Albury Town Band provided a very fine concert in the Newtown Gardens, Wagga, last evening. A large audience enjoyed the music under ideal…

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Globe Pictures, Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 3

On Wednesday evening, at the Globe Theatre, E. J. Carroll presents "The Sentimental Bloke," a screen classic in eight acts, adapted from the…

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Globe Pictures, Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 3

Beneath his smile he wondered— Had the woman he loved betrayed him and the flag for which he would sacrifice her and himself? William…

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Band Contests. "B" Grade Decided. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 6

The "B" grade band contests were concluded at the Sports Ground to-night, Fifteen bands competed, Results: Balmain-Rozelle, 187 points, 1…

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