North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tas. : 1899 - 1919), Thursday 1 March 1917, page 2


ALFORD'S PICTURES.

The chief attraction at the weekly change of films screened by- Mr. J. AAlford at the Central Hall Jast night was the 5,000ft. Fraser Film release. 'Murphy of Anzac. or the Man'-with the Donkey ;' a story of 'the deeds of heroism performed by Pte.^-W. Simpson, ; of Oupcnsland. who was attathed to the

3rd Field Ambulance of the A.I.F. Stirring situations were witnessed, and different battles were followed with keen -interest by the large audience. .Corporal Robson. D.C.M;, who'1 figures in several scenes in the film, as a friend of Murphy's, and as the tmcohcerned Anzac sniper, secured his decoration for bagging ? 13 -Tartas'-at GaHipoli. : '$ilk Hose and High Pressure' (L'Ko comedr, featuring Billie Ritchie), 'The Terror' (absorbin!rdram*a),and an interesting 'Topical .Gazette' added io the enjoyment of -'''the i entertainment. During tlitjevcnjiic Miss N. Riseley, of Melbourne, mat with ' a flattering reception in her rendition', of ; the patriotic sons,. 'Heroes of Anzac.' Nest Wednesdav night's, big film: 'A Knight of tlio Range' (5,000ft. Blue Bird drama).