A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-15 - 1902-03-01
Summary:

The university buildings will be opened on Monday, March 11th, 1912 at 11 a.m. and followed by a six days' bazaar. A great variety of European, Chinese and Japanese articles are for sale. Exhibition of Chinese porcelains, military and naval entertainments, etc. are included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-02 - 1902-03-09
Summary:

The university buildings will be opened on Monday, March 11th, 1912 at 2:30 p.m. and followed by a university bazaar.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-05 - 1902-03-06
Summary:

March 11 to 16 from 2:30 p.m. daily. Stalls, exhibition and music are included. Music performances by H.M.S. Minotaur, K.O.Y.L.I., 8th Rajputs, 126th Baluchis, 25th and 26th Punjabis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-07 - 1902-03-16
Summary:

March 11 to 16 from 2:30 p.m. daily. Stalls, exhibition and music are included. Music performances by H.M.S. Minotaur, K.O.Y.L.I., 8th Rajputs, 126th Baluchis, 25th and 26th Punjabis. Evening entertainments on 11th at 9:15 p.m., 12th at 7:30 p.m. and 13th at 9:15 p.m. including dinner, musicale…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-21
Summary:

The proprietor of the Alexandra Cinematograph, Zetland Street, intends giving a benefit evening on next Wednesday in aid of the University Fund. The entertainment will be of a high-class character and the films to be shown have been specially selected. The programme will include a novelty in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-04 - 1909-05-04
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Special programme. Friday, May 7th, grand benefit tendered to Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. The universal favourites. A monster programme of unparalleled uniqueness. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-03
Summary:

Under the distinguished patronage of H.K. Governor (Sir Frederick, Lugard K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.) a Chinese theatrical performance is being given nightly in the Tai Ping Theatre in aid of the funds of the Hongkong University. During the performance Chinese refreshments were served. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-17
Summary:

What is described as the greatest picture dramas of the year is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is entitled 'In the grip of alcohol' and it visualises the worst phases and the most unhappy outcomes of universal evil. Many of the scenes are poignant and intense, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-03
Summary:

When Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplated building the popular picture palace, the Victoria Theatre, it was thought that the building to be erected would have ample accommodation for some years to come. Certainly on benefit nights, matinees and at many other times the accommodation is wholly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-07
Summary:

Next Monday will see the opening of the imposing University Buildings in Hongkong. By no means the least interesting feature of this will be the 'scenic railway,' the first novelty of its kind ever seen in Hongkong. Yesterday evening it was intended to give it a trial but unfortunately…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon the attendance at the bazaar was not quite large as the weather was not altogether favourable. The company found much of interest in the numerous side shows, the scenic railway as usual claiming a large share of attention. To all appearances, too, the Chinese theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-18
Summary:

Owing to the number of articles yet remaining to be disposed of at the University bazaar, the Committee has decided to continue the bazaar till tomorrow night, or even Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

Mr. Geo. P. Lammert will sell by auction on Saturday the scenic railway which proved such a great attraction at the University Bazaar. From figures which have been placed at our disposal it would seem that, assuming the number carried averaged half a car per trip, i.e. 30, takings of $144 per…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-26
Summary:

The Scenic Railway recently purchased at the University Bazaar has now been installed in the old Land Office in Queen's Road and a splendid selection of new films has been added. Displays will on and after Wednesday next be given daily – a fresh start every half-hour. The fare is 50 cents…

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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-30
Summary:

Visitors to the bazaar in connection with the opening of the Hongkong University will remember the enjoyment afforded by the scenic railway, which proved one of the most prominent features. It was subsequently sold for a sum of $10,000. From tomorrow the scenic railway will be open for the…

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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-01
Summary:

The Scenic Railway which proved one of the greatest attractions at the recent Hongkong University Bazaar was today opened at the old Land Office, Queen's Road. Many fine films have been secured.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-06-01
Summary:

The 'Rangoon Gazette' has a suggestive article which indicates that in the application of the Kinematograph to the educational process in schools, an invaluable field of usefulness may be discovered. The time seems to be not far off when it will become a universal means of instruction…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-19
Summary:

A special feature is being introduced into the programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this evening, when will be shown an interesting film depicting the athletic sports during the Manila Carnival. The film was taken by Prof. Satake, of Meiji University, Tokio. The Japanese team will attend this…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Black Box' (by Universal) acted by Herbert Rawlinson. The first and second episodes are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor included. Programme including the drama 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle,' 'The…