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Broken Hill & the Far West · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1890

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 July 1890 · page 2

Mr. Harry Rickards and his clever company again delighted a large audience last night, and peals of laughter manifested the appreciation of the audience as the…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1890 · page 2

THE programme given the previous evening was repeated at this theatre last night to a fair audience, and met with a good reception. This afternoon a matinee…

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Amusements. Theatre Beyal

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 July 1890 · page 2

MR. RICKARDS and his company were greeted on Saturday night with au overflowing house, and fully sustained the high reputation already gained. The…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 July 1890 · page 2

THE programme performed by the Rickards troupe last night was undoubtedly the best they have so far given. "Pink Notes" was positively sparkling,…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 July 1890 · page 2

MR. HARRY RICKARDS and his clever company gave another successful performance at this theatre last night to a fairly good audience. The first part of…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 July 1890 · page 2

THESE was a crowded house last night to witness the farewell performance of Harry Rickards and his company, when " Pink Notes" was again presented, and the…

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Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1890 · page 2

THE annual Masonic Ball will be held this evening in the Theatre Royal. Extensive preparations have been made, and the ball will doubtless be the event of the…

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Masonic Ball

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 August 1890 · page 2

"IN society" the approach of the annual Masonic Ball is watched with feverish excitement, especially by the ladies; the gathering being, undoubtedly, the…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 August 1890 · page 3

THE "Private Secretary" was again well attended last night, when roars of laughter greeted the appearance of Mr. Thornton as that unhappy character the…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 August 1890 · page 2

ANOTHER crowded house assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the final performance of "The Private Secretary," and was kept in continual…

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Theatre Royal. "Sweet Lavender"

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 August 1890 · page 2

THIS delightful comedy of Pinero's was produced last night by Mr. Frank Thornton and his clever company to a crowded house, and must certainly be…

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Theatre Royal. "sweet Lavender."

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 August 1890 · page 2

THE second and final performance of "Sweet Lavender" was given last night, in the presence of another crowded audience, and was equally successful with…

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Theatre Royal. "Mamuga."

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 August 1890 · page 2

MR. FRANK THORNTON and his admirable comedy company finished what must certainly be characterised as the most brilliant dramatic season we have yet seen in…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 August 1890 · page 2

LAST night Mr. Grattan Riggs commenced a fortnight's season at the Royal, giving as his initial piece "The Irish Detective," in which the principal actor sustains seven…

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The Gaiety Theatre. Another Attempt to Burn it Down. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 August 1890 · page 3

At 3.30 this morning it was found that another attempt was being made to burn down the Gaiety Theatre, adjoining the Bijou Theatre and Palace Hotel,…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 August 1890 · page 2

THE " Irish Detective " was repeated last night before a crowded audience, many people being quite unable to obtain entrance to the popular parts of the house…

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The Halle Concerts. A Great Musical Success. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 August 1890 · page 2

The first Halle concort was given in the Town Hall last night. The weather was wet and cold, which accounted for the empty appearance of the back part of…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 August 1890 · page 2

A CHANGR of programme was given at the Royal last night, when the beautiful and emotional drama, "The Shadows of a Great City," was given to a crowded audience…

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Amusements. Theatre Beyal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 August 1890 · page 2

A GOOD house again greeted Mr. Grattan Riggs last night, the occasion being the second performance during the present season of the emotional drama, "The…

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Theatre Royal

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 August 1890 · page 2

ANOTHER large audience greeted Mr. Grattan Riggs and his clever company at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, and the play went as well as usual, Mr. Riggs,…

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