A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-26
Summary:

Ground was broken yesterday at Yaumati for the foundations of an up-to-date cinematograph theatre for the residents of that neighbourhood. The capacity will be between 500 and 600 people and the theatre is expected to be ready by the end of January.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-24
Summary:

The East Cinematograph Company, Ltd. has been registered under the Hongkong Companies Ordinance. It is the intention of this Company to build several cinematograph halls in the colony and elsewhere, and a start has been made at Yaumati, where the 'Tai-Yat' (No. 1) hall is already well…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-02
Summary:

Eighteen electric bulbs have been stolen from the Tai Yat Theatre, Yaumati. This form of pilfering is becoming very common and should be guarded against.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Thanks – The Chairman said he would like to express his thanks for the voluntary help that had been kindly given to the Government in the vaccination campaign. He would like to thank Mr. H. W. Ray, who had established stations at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, and the Tai Yat Theatre, Yaumati; to…