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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1878

269 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 14

Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 2

A CROWDED house assembled last night to witness an entertainment got up amateurs of the city in aid of the Newcastle Hospital. The object was a most laudable one, and the…

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The Burwood Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 5

WE notice that the Newcastle Amateur Dramatic Society intend giving, at an early date, a performance in aid of the Burwood Band funds. The piece chosen for representation is the fine…

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Concert at Hamilton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 5

By advertisement in another column, it will be seen that a concert is to be given, on Tuesday evening next, in the Mechanics' Institute, Hamilton, in aid of the organ got for the Presbyterian…

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Ball on Board Ship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 May 1878 · page 2

ON Friday night last, one of those pleasant reunions took place, which, although scarcely of public interest, yet merits recognition as having been one of the most pleasant social…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 May 1878 · page 2

THE Newcastle Amateur Dramatic Society were again very successful on Saturday night. There was a very fair attendance, and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy the performance…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1878 · page 2

WE have much pleasure in noticing that the theatre is to be reopened on Friday evening next, on which evening, and for six successive nights, Lieut. Gordon's Japanese troupe, seven…

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Clan Caledonian Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1878 · page 2

THE concert in connection with the above clan, on Saturday evening, was a success, and afforded the public an opportunity of witnessing the state of proficientcy already arrived at by the pupils of…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 4

THERE was a full house last night to witness Major Gordan's Japanese Troupe. The tricks were the neatest, most enjoyable, and most unique we have ever seen. Chotaro with his…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 May 1878 · page 2

ON account of the threatening weather on Saturday night the attendance at the theatre was not so large as it otherwise would have been. However, those who were present were…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1878 · page 2

THERE was a very fair house last night at the theatre to witness the Japanese, and the programme was gone through in its entirety, to the satisfaction of all present. Repeated applause…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1878 · page 2

THE performance of Major Gordon's Japanese Troupe at the Theatre last night, was again very successful, and gained the unqualified approval of the audience. The attendance though not…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1878 · page 2

THE attendance last night at the theatre was anything but cheering to the management, the benches being comparatively empty. This is unjust, both to the performers and to the…

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Tighe's Hill Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1878 · page 2

THE members of the Tighe's Hill Band of Hope held their usual fortnightly meeting in the P. M. Church, on Monday evening last, at which Mr. Alfred Cane gave an entertainment with his…

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LOCAL & GENERAL. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 May 1878 · page 2

THE Japanese Troupe brought their season in Newcastle to a close last night. There were but few persons present; and the entrepreneur will lose on the venture. The troupe was really a…

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Concert at Onebygamba

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1878 · page 4

A VOCAL and instrumental concert, in aid of the Building Fund of St. Thomas' Church, Onbhy gamba, is to be given on Thursday, June 20th. Mrs. Gray, of Sydney, is announced to take part…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 June 1878 · page 2

Lo-Lo's Grand Combination Troupe opening at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night to a moderate house. The programme was an excellent one, and was ably carried out. Mr. Chas…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1878 · page 2

MADAME Lo Lo's Grand Combination Company again performed at this place of amusement last evening, and met with an enthusiastic reception. The daring feat performed by Madame…

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Concert in aid of St. Thomas', Onybygambah

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1878 · page 2

IN another column appears a very tempting programme for the concert to be held at the Victoria Theatre, on Thursday evening, in aid of the building fund of St Thomas' Church,…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1878 · page 2

THE Lo-Lo Combination gave their final performance at the Victoria Theatre last night. The attendance, which was meagre, was by no means commensurate with the merits of the troupe…

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Charlestown School of Arts. Tea Meeting and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1878 · page 3

THE tea-party and entertainment, to commemorate the opening of the now reading-room at Charlestown, took place on Saturday last. The weather was all that could be desired, the…

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