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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1860

3 stories in Illawarra's papers

Disastrous and Fatal Conflagration. Destruction of the Prince of Walks Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1860 · page 3

One of the most extensive and disastrous conflagrations that has ever been witnessed in Sydney broke out yesterday morning, near tho coiner of King and Castlereagh streets, causing the entire…

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Great Fire, and Loss of Life. Destruction of the Prince of Wales Theatre and Mr. Holmes Bakery

Examiner · Wednesday 10 October 1860 · page 4

ON THURSDAY, at about half past six, or a quarter to seven, a m., a fire broke out on the premises occurred by Mr. Holmes, baker, King-street. At the rear of the shop, there was an…

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The Prince of Wales in a Colonial Ball-room

Examiner · Wednesday 21 November 1860 · page 4

THE following details of his Royal Highness's progress at St. John's will be interesting. During the regatta the pressure was something tremendous, and at one time it became a matter…

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