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: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-18-18
Summary:

August 19th, 20th and 21st at 9.15 p.m., H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' Prices: Dress circle, $2.00; Stalls, $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 18 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on the film.

5
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

August 19th, 20th and 21st at 9.15 p.m., H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'Hearts of the World.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-18
Summary:

Programme of arrangements: gymkhana at Happy Valley, lecture at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion pictures taken at the various battlefronts, cabaret on the Murray Parade Ground, pansy day and Chinese theatrical performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Programme of arrangements, including gymkhana, lecture, cabaret and Chinese theatrical performance. On Monday, 1st December at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion picture taken at the various battle fronts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Monday 1st, December, at the Theatre Royal at 9.15 p.m., lecture by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion pictures. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, Monday, 1st December, at the Theatre Royal at 9.15 p.m., Lecture by Mlle. H. Van der Flier. The lecture will be illustrated by moving pictures of intense interest. The photographs were taken from an aeroplane and German shells are plainly seen bursting over the town. Booking at Moutrie…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-18
Summary:

The H. B. Waring Company opens its season at the Theatre Royal tonight, when 'The Witness for the Defence' will be staged. The company, which arrived here by s. s. Nile, comes with a big reputation, and its visit is being keenly anticipated. Miss MacFarlane, the advance agent of the…

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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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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…