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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1875

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The Theatre Royal, Sydney.—

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 5

People observing the progress or the new theatre in Castlereagh-street, have been accustomed for some time to remark that the Prince of Wales Opera House is at length being rebuilt. As a…

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A Clergyman Fined for Drunken-ness in a Theatre

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 6

At the Bow-Street Police Court, on Saturday, the Rev. Thos. Barnard, a clergyman of the Church of England, residing at Chipping Ongar, Essex,,was charged before Mr…

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Band of Hope

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 21 July 1875 · page 3

ON Monday evening the usual fortnightly meeting, held in the Primitive Methodist school-room, was crowded to excess. In the absence if Mr. W. Wills the Rev. B. Kenny presided. Messrs. J. Reay and W. Rodden by…

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Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 24 July 1875 · page 2

On Wednesday night last we paid a visit to this Theatre, and had the pleasure of witnessing Mr. Holloway's representation of King Richard III., and were highly pleased with the performance. Mr. Holloway is a very…

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Theatre Royal

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 14 August 1875 · page 2

By advertisement elsewhere it will be seen that the great sensation drama of "Formosa" will be given at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle this (Saturday) evening with a powerful company. The hour of commencing…

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Young Scott at the Queen's Theatre Dunedin

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 14 August 1875 · page 6

The Otago Guardian, of July 12th, gives the following account of the feat of walking 100 miles under twenty-four hours, performed by Young Scott in the Queen's Theatre…

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Grand Concert at Wallsend

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 18 August 1875 · page 2

A GRAND vocal and instrument concert was held in Harris' Rooms, on Monday evening, in aid of the Wallsend Public School, at which the Wallsend Cheral Union, Wallsend Brass Band, and a number of lady and…

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Concert for Greta

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 21 August 1875 · page 3

Elsewhere will be found a most complete and excellent programme to be gone through at Greta, on Tuesday evening next, under the auspices of the Excelsior Lodge, No. 1599, G.U.O.O., and under the able conductorship…

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The Wallsend Band

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 28 August 1875 · page 2

This splendid band, under the conductorship of the talented leader purpose, giving the Newcastle people treat this evening, as they intend playing a complete programme of choice selections in the Asylum Grounds…

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Concert at Lambton

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 4 September 1875 · page 2

Our Lambton friends have come to the fore, and issued an excellent programme to be given at a concert in the Rechabites Hall, Lambton, on Monday next. The programme, which appears elsewhere, speaks for itself. The…

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Grand Concert

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 11 September 1875 · page 5

On Monday evening last a grand concert was given in the Rechabite's Hall, Lambton, by the Lambton Choral Union, assisted by some of the leading amateurs of the district. The…

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Grand Concert—To-night

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 11 September 1875 · page 2

A rich musical treat for the inhabitants of this district commences at Wallsend this (Saturday) evening and continues on Monday, the 13th inst., at Harris' Assembly Rooms. The Combination…

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Combination Company's Concerts at Wallsend

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 15 September 1875 · page 3

Two grand concerts were given by this talented company in Harris' Assembly Rooms, on Saturday and Monday evenings last. The attendance on Saturday was good; but on the second evening only middling,—…

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The Wallsend Band

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 22 September 1875 · page 5

We understand that the members of this band will hold a picnic on Saturday next, near the racecourse paddock Music and sports will be the order of the day, and there is no doubt that, should the day be fine, there will be a…

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Wallsend Band

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 29 September 1875 · page 3

The members of this band held a picnic on Saturday near the racecourse paddock, when their wives and' sweethearts assembled with them to enjoy themselves. The day was spent most agreeably, the baud performing…

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Primitive Methodist Band of Hope, Wallsend

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 20 October 1875 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday evening, when the church was crowded. Addresses were delivered by Mr. W. Willis (President), Mr. J. Lawton, Mr. R. Todd, and the Rev. B. Kenny. Messrs…

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Wallsend Band of Hope

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 17 November 1875 · page 3

The usual meeting of this society was held in the Primitive Methodist Church, on Monday evening, when the usual recitations, melodies, and speeches were delivered. This society's meetings have become…

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New Theatre

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 11 December 1875 · page 3

We understand that a gentleman of large theatrical experience in Sydney has an idea of erecting a theatre and all the necessary surroundings in Wallsend shortly. He is now in treaty for a central piece of ground, and if…

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Theatre Royal Sydney

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 15 December 1875 · page 5

The new theatre was opened on Saturday evening, and long before the hour for opening a large crowd had assembled in front of the building. It would appear that the internal arrangements and…

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Opening of the Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 18 December 1875 · page 2

The opening of the new theatre in Castle reugh-street, on Saturday last, appeared to excite a lively interest in the minds of the public generally. Long before the time…

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