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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1878

269 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 14

Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1878 · page 4

TO-NIGHT, an entirely new and interesting drama, entitled "The Female Gambler; or, The Thieves of Paris," is to be produced, being the last occasion on which Mr. Dillon…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 December 1878 · page 2

THERE was an excellent attendance at the theatre, on Saturday night, to witness "Four Knaves and the Pack." The drama passed off admirably, Mr. Dillon meeting with the…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1878 · page 2

WE understand that immense preparations are being made for the presentation of the new pantomime at the above theatre, entitled, "The Man in the Moon." A whole army…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 December 1878 · page 2

THE preparations for the magnificent Xmas pantomime have nearly arrived at completion. A full rehearsal took place last evening, at which the Press were present. The…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 December 1878 · page 4

THE above house was again filled last evening by a delighted audience, to witness the new Pantomine, which thoroughly merits the enthusiastic encomiums pronounced upon it…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 December 1878 · page 6

THE greatest point of attraction on Boxing Night was the Pantomime at the above theatre. At a quarter past seven, the doors were opened, and long before eight o'clock…

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Art Union Concert at Plattsburg

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 December 1878 · page 6

The concert under the auspices of the Art Union Committee, which took place on Boxing Night, was an immense success; the hall being crammed from floor to ceiling;…

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Congregational Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 December 1878 · page 6

THE concert given on Christmas night by the choir of the Congregational Church, Plattsburg, was well sustained throughout. There was a very fair audience…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 December 1878 · page 3

A CROWDED house assembled to witness the grand Christmas pantomime, "Man in the Moon," on Saturday night, and the general delight experienced was manifested in a most…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 December 1878 · page 2

THE gorgeous pantomime at the above theatre still continues its triumphant and successful career, and bids fair to run another month, the house being crowded every night, and…

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