New Acts and Movements At Melbourne Theatres
The Melbourne stage scene features new acts and performances at Tivoli, Majestys, and King venues. Highlights include The Waybacks and a strong lineup from George Marlow and J. C. Williamson companies, with silent comedy and dance numbers by international acts, all drawing large audiences and praise from critics.
Moving Picture Gossip From Henry Arthur Jones on Drama
Renowned playwright Henry Arthur Jones criticizes film industry in America and England. He argues cinema cannot replace real drama, noting voice absence harms art while photography excels. he predicts film companies favor sensational melodrama over genuine artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Arthur Jones
Englad
America
Jone
Jones
Spenke
Tivoli Theatre Bouts Translation Mix Causes Confusion
In Tivoli Theatre, a misread caption leads to tangled names and titles. The garbled text in the caption creates uncertainty about the performers and the show order, leaving audiences unsure of who is featured.
New Zealand Theatrical Pantomime Company Tour Review
The Stanley McRiy Pantomime Company completes a long successful tour of New Zealand amid mixed tone. Miss Dorsity Suleney gives a series of recitals in Dunedin's Buen's Hall while Frank Kenny, formerly with Allen Jane, updates audiences on upcoming shows including The Rebel. Ben Fuller appears in Wellington and other cast members travel toward Sydney, with plans for busy engagement back in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bailey
Melburne Aftee
New South Walee
Cermpany
George Marlow
J.C. Williamson
Hugh O'Mcintosa
Hen Fuller
George Marton
Stanley McRiy
Tety
Dorsity Suleney
Buen’s
Dunedin
West
Frank Kenny
Allen Jane
Ben Fuller
Wellingtoy
Chitsichurch
Sydney
Motor Melbourne Sydney in a Flash
A record drive by Mr Boyd Edling of Melbourne in a motor car from Melbourne to Sydney sets a new pace, averaging strong speeds across rough bush tracks. The journey notes the car’s 470 mile bridge, top speeds, and a celebrated finish at the Sydney GPO with cheers. Turner and Booth are mentioned as rivals planning attempts to reclaim or beat the record in subsequent runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svaney Tivall
Montesty
Aker
Melbourne
Imporad
Snes Jr
Hax
George Harlow
Owlun
Fredy
Woleast
Tre Oultec
Tir Gregan WeBtaher
Keen
Bert Pulley
Dgetors
Horace Parker
King's Theatre
Mir
McMelon
Mowhey Comedy Company
Tint
Australia
Bert Bailey
George Bryant
Unio
Pierrie Gleeson
Natchi
Mee
Filahersert
Abe Sher
Frack Bradley
Albert Geldie
George Mehram
Mr Flawache
Adelphi ‘Theatre
Lot
Gne Boshund
yslAra
Papua
Ceemarry
Sidney
Rege Robles
Ausislania
Sydney
Queen's Square
Alec Well
Dachermund
Tom Armstrong
Armatrong
Dancine
Marie Howsith
Nellie Mille
Surry Fish
Lilianne Lore
Mile
Clarjase
Balllads
Aod
Myle
Tom ‘Sheilind
Maur Mester
Aiyiees Inchorn
Yan
Morrie
Aine
Sadie
Hens
Malcolm Burney
Abre James
Shei Fi
Pete Olivey
Walker
Barbet Wut
Alex
MecAlliarer
Atian Eel
Rome
Ain Lseeee Cama
Ieee Atin
Aulee
Lester Brown
Reginald de Tawarth
Iam
England
Boyd Edling
Aulamole Club
Austral
A.V. Tomer
Bycrey
W. W
Victor
A.V
Amon
Albniey
Timuter van
Weia
Ehrsahmenta
Vaystiall
Gundaga
Sundegst
Goulbirm
Nceed
Picton
Edkina
Sydney Gpo
Percy
Ofc
Eding
Tyener
Kiking
Wal
Tun Dave
Narrabeen
Ales
Chasile
Rue Nobile Clas
Moses
Fuuklynd
Vining
Iveniis
Joe del
Hh C Morean
ACA
Tir J. Clareson
Zaland
Commonwealth
Adenide
Brisbane
Boyd Eales
Vauxhall
G.P.O
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Melbourne Express
Edkie
Ange
Dunlop” Rubber Company
Treaunane
Aus Faile
Salen
Cysual
Dace Randalls
Hmceshonty
Béi'tane Ahanberg
Ke Mackerree
G. E
Alnacttpe
Kuneson Vicibe
Arcing
Watson
McCoy
Soagh
Gihany
L. Ejb
Lloyd
WO. Brown
Cass Warhur
Mike Ciltoms
Nicy
Curcan
Boon Bardiee
Joe Teanette
Langford
Eave
Constant Weadem
Tweed Heads
Bop Turner
Fessa
Mike Willan
Clabby
Johny Revey
Giate
Jennie
Blackmove Seer
Newcastle
Jelingferia
Sande Ohie
Spain
Ehen
Motor Cycling Notes on Australian Bicycle Event
Fragmented report outlines a major Sydney cycling carnival with Victoria Park racecourse permission and details of participants, clubs, and route. It mentions the Australasian Track records, figures like Macarthur and Evans, and the Sydney cycle club scene, plus event dates and venue approvals. The piece conveys uncertainty about tyre safety and rider responsibility amid a broad list of riders and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victron
Nina
Wmc
Atacarthus
Sydney
Mears
Nadatane
Gioggr
Goran
Stahur Biden
Syeney Chote
Canter Arden
WnilBsrahd Fakin Pte Sam
Chad
Trask
Victoria Park
Torben
Mulgater
Conberrs Club
Permissinae
Goulburn
Seturday
Alzance
Hulda
Zenith
Dd Gregory
Lo' Upwarth
Rover
Military bicycle production and wartime supply tensions
The article surveys Allied and British military bicycle programs, noting fair treatment concerns, griping about tyres and brakes, and a shift toward durable pneumatic tyres. It references Australian and Sydney figures, French and Belgian output, and British emphasis on cyclist equipment, with mentions of notable riders and transport plans across territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talien Bersaghieri
Werhaelung
Inia Uie
Lolding Warnes
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Military manuals and hints for young officers reviewed
A detailed critique of new military manuals and guides for junior officers. The piece discusses works by Lieut and Captain authors, outlining their value for training, weapons handling, drills, and staff duties. It notes the expansion of knowledge from modern science to battlefield tactics and emphasizes practical instruction for overcoming training gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breyheinds
Devonshire
Cain
Leu
Iupariie
Innieuciars
Anguy
Robert von
Ledy
Sac
Haynes
Sat Berbear
Lion
Dyson
Maron
Sinnucas
Mi Southempton
England
Turbulent Racing and Sporting Bets Across the Empire
A scrambled sport and betting page details horse and greyhound racing remarks, boxing notes, cricket references, and wagering incidents. It notes March 7 as a race day, lists various venues such as Burren Junction Sydney Brisbane and Melbourne, and names bettors and bookmakers with scattered results and penalties.
Referee War Fund Honor Roll and Notable Donors
A fragmented list details a charity event titled Referee War Fund with multiple donors and participants. Names include George Muir May Albert Yaukian Chal tus Wee Coe Caughey and others, indicating a community effort to raise funds. The misspelled items reflect an old newspaper transcription of attendees and contributors across various roles and localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaham Mencantel
Exchange
Au sTeaue
Zoheney Day
Reh Hey
Enya
Boden
George Muir
Mates Till
I May
George May
Albert Yaukian
Wee
Coe Caughey
Prats
Fred
Dich Geanway
Macnamara
Fran Howey
Jan Sears
Leely
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Wiselle Caupers
Pred Coyne
Ausccalia
Maurice Bradman
Empire
Crieuiien
London
Ula
Pavlova
Syaney Tivol
Wien
Alephis
Albert Goltie
New Yare
Ompatisan
Naporeet Produkuane
Pete Dawnon
Ae Fu Ihe Auake
II Iba
Iie
Cael
Tler Majesty's
Williamson, Lid
Evesinge
Letty
Ariterion
Williamson, Lea, Evelings
Mitiser Thm
Thong Rma
Melbourne Entertainments
Majesty's Theatre
Nin
Belle OF
WEW
York
Neat Gateroay
Fiarey
Lien Wallnaer
Halls
Uae
Gamo Petry
Antroay
ALKAN
Cna
Tivoli
George Martam
Dick Whitinguin
Criterion Marines
Mereilim
Nénii
Roman
Arise Sposay
King's
Adelaide
Mixa
Betty Grace
Nelson
Carter
Shel
Mi Kila
Paul Slantage
Fox
Theda Hare
Betty Nansen
Nance Pnw
YE Royeh
Carmen
Winiarmon Management
Orc
Hestre
Nip
Bonene Aldermain
Mars
Gilgan McMahon
Horace Parkers
Melbourne Theatregacts
Teaetion
J.C
Willtensos
Menskenens
Revilig-Poinlst
Inya
Bev
Imei
Serer Welom
Roel
Cameerts
Elgar
Hk Greene
Gane
Eithe
Thelma
Raye Cantr
Harry Coe
Sen
Art of
Balancine
You're
the One
Adelphi
Moving Picture Gossip
Mr. Mer
Danwent
James
Astin
Elaine
Tivoli Theatre
Haa Tensor Coutmaties
MUGH
Ins “Ibsiawaes
Saqtabays
Satpadass
Dave Karveret
NEW Adelphi ‘Theatre
Asay
New Zealand
Edkins
Vauxhall Motor
Beats All
AUTO
Booth
J Booth
Tondey
Iger
Lette Bee
Palermo
Bane S. Fallspor
Ant Owen
Troltach
Terry
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Rier
Cae
Anni
Tyre
Fellene
New Cove
Berem Abadic
Ny i Pana
Weare Arama
Cs Es Othe Hells
Tate Pac
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Dunlop
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Dunlop Rubber CO. OF
Australasia
Clarence Street
States
Sisly
Harry J. Bult
Wil Raters
Wenie
Bok
Wea
Loongermon
Wea Gow
Francis Burrlea
Lou
Cerperdaria
Port Darwin
Champagne
Marthara
Warre
Thomas
Dake Kid
Gouree Lelewee
Nias
Burren Junction
Cof
Lewis
Pine Park
Ior
Joe Mace
Mosman
King’s Rows
Rigby
St Angele Tegmt
Hegioseoy Wik
Meerut
Ravello
TNT Poy
Slyres Shiva
Ita
Pebrony
Stark
Huursall
William the Silent
Buttes
Sas
Levendo
Cancertury Parkes
Gringo
Renouell
Bir
Willy Auberney
Mount Nelson
Frank B. Saul Mancini
Domore
Gentu
Scntimessey
Mount Nein
Adeor Ani Masin
Eauvall
Corin RC Mungerton
Cluny Tasuernall
Sireat
Tamworth
Moyles
Euchse
Bob
Arun
Randonick
Waderte
Prange
Byley Beurlie
Roeland
Fey
Wim
Sydneys
Hanlan
Parramatta Seu Uice
Parramaatta
Nepean
Patraatia River
Novemer
Constant
Stockcom
Dick Arnil Heal
Elneat Barry
Zambest
AW. Bly
Jichmend
Alec Betade
Germany
Betain
WAR Fund
Aidivane Jd
Iene
War Wun
Tolal
Ling
Low O'Donnell
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