A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-07
Summary:

Next Monday will see the opening of the imposing University Buildings in Hongkong. By no means the least interesting feature of this will be the 'scenic railway,' the first novelty of its kind ever seen in Hongkong. Yesterday evening it was intended to give it a trial but unfortunately…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon the attendance at the bazaar was not quite large as the weather was not altogether favourable. The company found much of interest in the numerous side shows, the scenic railway as usual claiming a large share of attention. To all appearances, too, the Chinese theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

Mr. Geo. P. Lammert will sell by auction on Saturday the scenic railway which proved such a great attraction at the University Bazaar. From figures which have been placed at our disposal it would seem that, assuming the number carried averaged half a car per trip, i.e. 30, takings of $144 per…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-26
Summary:

The Scenic Railway recently purchased at the University Bazaar has now been installed in the old Land Office in Queen's Road and a splendid selection of new films has been added. Displays will on and after Wednesday next be given daily – a fresh start every half-hour. The fare is 50 cents…

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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-30
Summary:

Visitors to the bazaar in connection with the opening of the Hongkong University will remember the enjoyment afforded by the scenic railway, which proved one of the most prominent features. It was subsequently sold for a sum of $10,000. From tomorrow the scenic railway will be open for the…

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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-01
Summary:

The Scenic Railway which proved one of the greatest attractions at the recent Hongkong University Bazaar was today opened at the old Land Office, Queen's Road. Many fine films have been secured.