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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1924

Page

4

Amusements at Empire Theatre Mixed Heritage of Western Drama

The Empire Theatre program lists a double feature including Giddwyn production The Back Against the Wall and Antonio Moreno in the film 777. The Western tale shows a hero on horseback with a tense town plot, while the other film mixes vengeance and thrill with a lively counterpoint.

Giddwyn Antonio Moreno Pris Phoby Amouin Murelle Jolene Muunie Abetini Aevel Therling Mehrann Maorere

Mildred Harris Chaplin Stars in Oh Dad At Empire

Mildred Harris Chaplin headlines Oh Dad at the Empire on Wednesday night. The production centers on a girl deprived of a virtuous life and a father who values money over happiness, as described by Harris in her latest First Nations starring vehicle.

The Empire Mildred Harris Chaplin Duphie Mildred Harris Charlin

Souls for Sale at Empire Theatre in 10 reels

Rupert Hughes tale of a young girl seeking fame in motion pictures is adapted for the screen by Goldwyn. The sensational drama reveals life behind the stars, with frank, gripping depictions of the motion picture world. Shows next Thursday night with 1/6 and 2/6 admission, no extra for seats.

Ufs Rupert Hughes Frank Dewma Goldwyn Company Miovieland Theaire Field's

Town Hall Pictures Show Big Lineup This Week

Town Hall presents a sensational program headlined by Bark to the Yellow Jacket. A 5 reel feature differs from usual offerings and aims to attract patrons with a modern up-to-date lineup. Saturday night promises a major photoplay, including the screen adaptation of Drifting starring Priscilla Dean.

William Brady Aiage Priscilla Dean

Unclear historical passage on a chaotic theater production

Fragmentary OCR text describes a lavish stage production with grand claims, dramatic facial expressions, and sensational vehicles. Mentions Hang Chow, a throne of jokes, and a national product. Readable details are limited and many words are garbled.

First and the Lane Theme in The Stranger Screen Adaptation

Film notes discuss Paramount plans to adapt the short story The Stranger by Joseph Henaberg into a motion picture. The script emphasizes the shared theme from The First and the Lane and follows the narrative from the original story rather than the stage play. Betty Compson Richard Dix Lewis Stone and Tully Marshall star in the planned film.

Diel Galeworthy Paramount Joesph Henaberg Mapachine Henaberg Adapling Galsworthy the Stranger Betty Compson Richard Dix Lewis Stone Tully Marshall

Land Notices for Plantagenet District and Others Near Redmond

Notices describe Crown land open for selection in multiple districts near Redmond and Nor tikop, with areas ranging from about 1 acre to hundreds of acres. Entries specify boundaries by locations, surveys, classifications, pricing, and rights of entry for drainage, irrigation, and maintenance, noting reserves for entry and compensation terms.

Redmond V.aml VO Andro Lreat Southern Railway Crown Plantagenet District Marshkup Cormer Oath Wednessy Nortikop Exlemaing Dhaing Denmark Mder Raiis H. W. Larter

Unusual Opportunity Promises Saxophone Job At The Empire

A confused ad in the pene- paper invites a saxophonist in poor condition. A swarthy young man later arrives claiming readiness while the Empire Theatre advertises nightly program changes and a range of prices. The box plan and reservations are through Field's and a local phone number.

Tom

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted in Historic Ad

An old advertisement promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache linked to kidney weakness. It cites a user, Mr. Warner of Albany, praising the product after suffering years of back pain and kidney trouble, noting relief after initial doses and long-term benefit. The copy urges purchases from Mosler-McCleth Co. and warns to ensure authenticity. It also mentions a fashion model wearing a beige crepe marcosin frock.

Grovdl Stone Doun Albany Dean Warner Doan Mosler-McCieth Co Murrayotrest Farth Lawes Wuson Aye Pew Lee

District Paper’s Public Record Columns Clarify Civic Ventilation

District columns urge readers to send in public matters for the paper’s civic record. They emphasize transparency, censored private content, and the purpose of sharing district doings to inform and engage the community.

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Empire Theatre Town Hall Pictures Alewth Gil Thril Hang Chow Rey Land Empires Theatre Pahons National Library of Australia Royal George Hotel Stiling Terrace Cc. B Hird Proprietress Southern Union General Insurance Company OF Australia, Limited WEAT Drew, Robinson and CO Top of York Grocer W.A Swan View Fruits Rahamas Citeon Young & Smith Mendemp O J Rawlings Gordon and Stirling Streets Prafiedona A. E. Heathcote Empire Buildings Upetairn Benmeark Mount Barker Quantry Butchers Mouchemore F. Timewell Mouchemore & Co York Street Tte Go-Operative Butter Factory & T Co, Ltd Busines W. R. Nott Albany Butchering Co Frederiok &Treet Sme Mali Middieton Bunch Nan Hir Peet Place J. Davies, Gholase Tail Leany Weld Hotel Perth W. Peel Aedany A. J . Martin GEM OF the South Teriff Dodge Gar W.A Forduar (Limited H. Wuillemin Hotel Orient M. GC. Parry Grand Comical Fremantle Stirling Terrace Board of Trade Smith’s Tel Oka O. £. Robine Burgoyne Road Willard Lampe W. Johns Helbrooks No Freemason’s Hotel Stirling Almany T. G. Hosking Kmarion Todd’s ADOTS A.lp Sakrien On Umnaral Ban Aul Eluba Frederick Street P.O. Box Nla.gov.au Nla
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