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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1876

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Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 27 June 1876 · page 2

OF all the pretty dramas we have seen for some years past, and of all the complete casts that we have seen in pretty dramas, "Dora," as it is presented at the Victoria Theatre, Newcastle,…

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Protestant Alliance Tea Meeting and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 June 1876 · page 3

THE anniversary tea meeting in [?]on with the anniversary of the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australia, City of Newcastle Lodge, No. 7. was held last…

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Great Fire in a French Theatre. Loss of Twenty-five Lives

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 July 1876 · page 5

A DESTRUCTIVE fire occurred at Romen on Tuesday night. The opera of "Hamlet" was about to be played at the Theatre of Arts and the actors had…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 July 1876 · page 2

AT the close of the performance on Saturday evening a very pleasing exhibition of good feeling took place in the green room of the above theatre. The very…

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[REPLY.] "Victoria Theatre, "Newcastle, June 30th, 1876. "To the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 July 1876 · page 2

"I have to tender my thanks for this very handsome testimonial. Believe me, Ladies and Gentlemen, I deeply feel this kind expression on your part, and will treasure it as…

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Lambton. Grand Concert

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 8 July 1876 · page 3

The Lambton Choral Union assisted by several local amateurs, gave a grand sacred and secular vocal and instrumental concert, in the Rechabites Hall Lambton, on Thursday evening last,…

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Lambton Choral Union Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1876 · page 4

A GRAND concert of sacred and secular music was given in the Richabite Hall on Thursday evening last, by the members of the Lambton Choral Union,…

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Hospital Benefit at the Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 July 1876 · page 3

LAST evening the entertainment in aid of the funds of the Newcastle Hospital took place at the Victoria Theatre, and it was in every respect a triumphant success…

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"True Blue." Orange Lodge. Public Tea and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1876 · page 6

THE members of the above ledge celebrated the 12th of July by a grand tea and concert, on Wednesday, in the Protestant Hall, Wallsend. The Hall,…

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State Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 July 1876 · page 2

At a State ball given on the 1st June, the Agents-General for Victoria and New South Wales were present…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 July 1876 · page 2

Engagements of an important nature takes Mr. J. K. Emmett (the originator of the Dutch type of character now so popular, and in his case,…

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Victoria Theatre. Miss Rena, As "Kitty Muldoon."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1876 · page 2

THIS (Wednesday) evening the doors of the above-named popular theatre will be reopened and a very novel attraction presented. Miss Rena—a young and attractive…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1876 · page 2

LAST night inaugurated the engagement of Miss Rena and Mr. Fred G. Macder at the above theatre, and also witnessed the reappearance of miss Emma Austin. Mr, F…

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Anti-immigration Meeting at the Victoria Theatre, Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 July 1876 · page 2

IN pursuance of advertisement, inserted in the local Press, a public meeting was held in the Victoria Theatre, Newcastle, (kindly lent by Mr. F. Maeder for Mr…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1876 · page 2

AT this theatre Mr. Maeder's season is [?]gressing admirably. An entire change bill takes place to-night. Miss Ren[?] winning golden opinions from all sorts…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 August 1876 · page 2

ON Saturday night a very full house greeted the first production of Miss Rena's long-promised play, of "Cush, or, a heart of Gold." The play is beyond question one of the…

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Victoria Theatre. Miss Rena's Last Night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1876 · page 3

This evening this estimable lady and accomplished actress receives her complimentary benefit, which is to be under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor…

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Notes and Events Fancy Dress Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 September 1876 · page 2

The fancy dress ball held in the Masonic Hall to-night in aid of the funds of the funds of the school of Industry, is well attended, and there is great hilarity going…

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Use of the Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 September 1876 · page 3

Mr. Greaves wrote to Mr. Creer, officially, to ask whether the theatre could be used on Tuesday next for the benefit of the fund, and Mr. Creer immediately…

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Victoria Theatre, Newcastle. Grand Opening Night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 September 1876 · page 2

LAST Saturday evening witnessed the reopening of the above elegant Theatre, for a short season, under the most favourable auspices, and with a dramatic company…

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