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: 1914-05-16
Summary:

A 'Smoker,' cinematograph show and presentation of prizes takes place this evening at Volunteer Headquarters, H. E. the Governor attending.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

A smoking concert took place at Volunteer Headquarters was largely attended. His Excellency the Governor, Major General Kelly and the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn were present. Under the supervision of Mr. Blake, Messrs R. Ramos and Co. provided some appropriate cinema pictures. One of the films…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Fancy Fete and Cafe Chantant, at the decorated Volunteer Headquarters, on next Monday, 23rd April. Performance from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cafe Chantant in Drill Hall, including moving pictures, jugglers, acrobats, singers, etc. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

The crowd awaiting admission to the illuminated fete at the Botanical Gardens. The War Film 'A Tale of the Tanks' resembled the last war picture shown in Hongkong, the 'Battle of the Ancre.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Lady May's Rose Fund: Sales of Roses. Evening, 7.30. Entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema. Bands of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-22
Summary:

In the 7:30 evening show, there will be entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese Conjurers, Cinemas, Band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-24
Summary:

Programme list included. At 7.30 p.m., entertainment at Botanical Gardens: Portuguese Stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema, band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th infantry will perform.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-24
Summary:

Tonight's Attraction: There will doubtless be huge crowds at the Botanical Gardens Tonight, for a most attractive programme has been arranged. Music will be supplied by the bands of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society and the 18th Infantry, and other features will be conjured by a famous…

9
Headline: Pansy Day
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-18
Summary:

Hongkong Fund for Devastated France: Pasy Day. Grand Masked Ball at Volunteer Headquarters, Garden Road. Cabaret on Sunday. Variety entertainment includes cinema display. 'Dance for France.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Saturday, 20th December, Cabaret at Volunteer Headquarters, Garden Road. Also continuous variety entertainment, including cinema display.