A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-13
Summary:

Arrangements have been made for a meeting at the City Hall on Dec 7 between Billy Bellew and Roberts of the Dockyard Police. On Thursday nest Billy meets Taff Childs, and they are expected to go 10 rounds for a side stake of 200 at the Victoria Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes Society, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner for New South Wales will lecture at the City Hall on Thursday, at 5:15 p.m., on Australian life. The lecture will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, specially taken for the New South Wales Government…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12
Summary:

The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C., President of St. George's Society, informs us that it has been decided by the Committee of St. George's Society to cancel the original programme. There will now be no entertainment at the theatre or ball at the City Hall.

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Headline: Some Suggestion
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

A letter from a reader on some suggestions of weekend entertainments within Hongkong community. The writer mentioned that Mr Ray has done wonders in that poor alleyway of his, and if he has given a decent building (say the City Hall which would do splendidly for such, though as a theatre it is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., attended the last tiffin given by the Colony to the United States sailors in port, held at the City Hall. His Excellency was accompanied by the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. A.G.M. Fletcher, C.M.G. The visitors…

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Headline: Interview
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Moving-pictures camera has a capacity of 400 feet of standard film and even if your knowledge of photography is less than elementary, you will take scenes as good as a professional cameraman will do. H. K. $550 for a complete set. Photo included. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road Central.…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Films just arrived. Strictly non-inflammable $1.50 each. 9. 'Jack Is Not Perfect' (comedy), 90. 'Hunting the Buffalo' (instructive); 259. 'The Good Cook' (cartoon), 280. ‘Snub' Pollard's 'Sheriff' (comedy), 324. 'A Race in Gliders' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two 400-foot regular Debrie magazines and a carrying case. At the astonishing low price. H. K. $575.00. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Moving picture camera, for newsmen and general outdoor work. Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two magazines and carrying case. H. K. $575.00. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Pathe-Baby brightens the home life and adds to the pleasure of the whole family. Complete outfits, H. K. $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Magneto H. K. $35.00 (for interior towns). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

An idea cinema for the home. Complete outfits, H. K. $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Magneto H. K. $35.00 (for interior countries). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Two concerts only: City Hall, St. Andrew's Hall, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Eugenie; Star Theatre, Kowloon, Monday, January 12 at 9.15 p.m., Leopold. Premyslav, world-famous Polish musicians, assisted by Mr. Harry Ore at the piano. Popular prices: $3, $2, and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and…