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: 1910-01-20
Summary:

The event in December was the battle at Sydney Stadium between Bill Lang of Australia and Robert Fitzsimmons. Two sets of cinematograph pictures were taken. They will be exhibited in Sydney and Melbourne simultaneously, and should be well patronized by admirers of stoush; for if the pictures are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-31
Summary:

Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings at the Magistracy yesterday, when the eight Japanese who have been arrested in connection with the forged bank note case appeared before Mr. C. D. Melbourne. It is mentioned that on Sunday, the 22nd of December, the eighth prisoner went on…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-07
Summary:

The Melbourne Troupe started a short engagement in the Victoria Theatre. 'Much ado about nothing,' 'The Joss Man,' 'The Sentry' will be played by the Troupe.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Tom Melbourne Company will appear at the Victoria Theatre with its artistes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-16
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will offer attractions, including Melbourne Comedy Company. 'The Culprit' will be screened. 'Othello' will be exhibited at the matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-17
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company played for a short season led by Mr Tom Melbourne at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-18 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

The debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in the passing show; Film screening of 'The Culprit' (3 reels); Screening of Pathe's Latest British Gazette and comic pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-18
Summary:

The Bachelor's Dream' of Howitt Phillips Company will appear at the opening performance at the Victoria Theatre. Also a performance by Miss Ada Edney.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded with the programme submitted by the Melbourne Co. The programme was lengthy, yet entertaining. Singing performance by Miss Ada Edney.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Great race week attraction; New songs, new dances, new sketches and burlesques by the Melbourne Comedy Company; Film screening of 'His Sisters Kids'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-23
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company is attracting big crowds to the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-28
Summary:

Melbourne Comedy Company presenting 'Come Over Here', 'The Joss Man' and 'Before and After the Race'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co., Tom Melbourne, Eileen Melbourne, Ada Edney have been playing to packed houses. There is not a dull moment. Among the pictures to be shown this weekend, is a comedy entitled 'A Tenacious Suitor,' which is very well spoken of.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-29 - 1916-03-01
Summary:

Performance by Tom Melbourne's Comedy Company; Film screening of 'Enmity of Love'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-29
Summary:

There will be a complete change of programme. A miniature revue called 'Here We are again' will be introduced. In addition to a collection of nautical nonsense named 'Aye Aye Captain.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-02 - 1916-03-02
Summary:

Last few nights of the Melbourne Comedy Company

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

Last three nights of the Melbourne Comedy Company; Screening of Comey Picture Programme

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Headline: A Great Bargain
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Everyone should visit the Sale at Rightaway's, presented by the Melbourne Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-03
Summary:

In addition to the performance of the Melbourne Company at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Spell of Darkness' will be screened for the first time. The film's opening scenes were taken in the Champagne region in France. Film synopsis included.