A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-27
Summary:

The Cinematographe Exhibition near Padder's Wharf on the Praya Reclamation is well worth a visit. There are views of the Jubilee proceedings in London, the passage of the Queen's carriage with an escort of Lifeguards, the Naval Brigade going through London, The Queensland troops at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-12-08
Summary:

Miss Olga Montex, of Victoria, Australia, who is appearing at the Victoria Cinematograph, came to the East in October for Messrs Ramos and Ramos of Shanghai and Hongkong. Miss Montez had splendid turns at the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney and Opera House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Queensland,…

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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…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

On Feb 15, 'As You Like It'; also 'The New Dawn,' oceanography; 'Delayed Proposal' [sic]; 'Wiffles and the Heiress'; 'Wille's Riot' (Keystone); on Feb 16, 'Othello'; on Feb 18, performance by Tom Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

In addition to a new Pathe Gazette and another topical picture 'Big Guns for the Front,' the Victoria is offering its patrons an excellent representation of 'Othello.' tomorrow night, this will be replaced with 'As You Like It.' An all British company Tom Melbourne…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

Two dramas, 'As You Like It' and 'The New Dawn,' on Tuesday, 15th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Oceangraphy.' Comics including 'Delayed Proposals,' 'Wiffles and the Heiress' and 'Willie's Riot' (Keystone). '…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

On Feb 18, performance by Tom Melbourne; the magnificent hunting drama 'The Culprit' in 3 reels, Pathe's latest British Gazette; Saturday's matinee 'The Culprit.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-17
Summary:

The current pictures programme at the Victoria Theatre includes a good film representation of 'As You Like It' and a new 'Wiffles' picture in colours. Tomorrow night, the Melbourne Comedy Company will give its first performance in Hong Kong. Mr. Tom Melbourne, Miss Eileen…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-18
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Friday, 18th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included. The Culprit also in Saturday's matinee.

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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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Headline: The Melbournes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-18
Summary:

The opening performance of the Melbourne Company takes place tonight at the Victoria Theatre.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-19
Summary:

There was a very crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the Melbournes gave their opening performance. Miss Ada Edney, Miss Eileen Melbourne, and Mr. Melbourne performed. Both Miss Ada Edney and Mr. Melbourne were in the closing sketch 'The Bachelor's Dream.'

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-19 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Saturday, 19th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included.