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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1878

269 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 14

Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1878 · page 3

THE entertainment last evening consisted of a very pleasing serio comic drama entitled, "Eisie Lovel[?] in four acts, d[?]picing [?] of true love, which in this play at [?] life, does not…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1878 · page 2

LAST evening "Eisie Lovell" was repeated at the Victoria Theatre to Very good house. Eisie Lovell could not have received a better impersonation than that given by Miss Mario…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1878 · page 2

THE entertainments last evening consisted on "The Green Bushes" and "The Willow Pattern Plate." The former piece was equally as successful as on its previous…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 August 1878 · page 2

THERE was only a moderate attendance at the theatre last evening to witness "Catch-an Heiress" and the "Willow Pattern Plate." Both comedy and burlesque were…

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The Minmi Brass Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 August 1878 · page 2

WE would draw the attention of our Minmi readers to the programme, in another column, of an entertainment to be given, this evening, at the Northumberland Hotel, minmi,…

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Sacred Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 August 1878 · page 2

A VERY pleasant entertainment, (says our correspondent) consisting of music, instrumental and vocal, and recitations, was given by the members of the "Bud of Promise"…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 5

As we anticipated, there was a crowded house, last evening, to witness the Stewart family in their operatic entertainment, entitled "Rainbow Revels." The piece, or…

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Football Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 4

THE programme of this concert, which is to take place on the 29th instant, is published in another column, and comprises some choice items both in the vocal and instrumental line…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 August 1878 · page 2

THE second appearance of Mr. Stewart and his highly accomplished daughters at the Victoria Theatre, on Saturday night, was greeted with an overflowing house below…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1878 · page 2

THE above place of entertainment was crowded again last evening to witness the farewell performance of the Stewart Family, in the " Rainbow Revels." The dress circle…

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Football Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1878 · page 2

WE would again draw the attention of our readers to the excellent programme offered for the Football Club concert on Thursday evening, at the Protestant Hall. As the club…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1878 · page 2

THERE was a very large attendance again last evening, to witness the grand diorama of the American War, re-introduced into this city by Mr. Stanley after a lapse of nearly…

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Football Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1878 · page 2

TO-NIGHT this concert will be given in the Protestant Hall, and a moist successful and pleasant evening's amusement may be anticipated. Nothing has been left undone…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 August 1878 · page 2

ANOTHER crowded house testified to the success of the dicrama of the American war. The songs by Mr. Stanley increase in popularity each night, and are loudly redemanded…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 August 1878 · page 4

LAST night Rainer's "Diorama of the American War" was exhibited to a good house, and gave the utmost satisfaction. The entertainment is one where an idle hour…

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Victoria Theatre

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

"RAINER'S Diorama of the American War" attracted another large attendance at this popular place of resort on Saturday night, and was provocative of the admiration and…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1878 · page 2

ANOTHER crowded house last evening testified to the increasing popularity of this highly attractive entertainment. Mr. Stanley gave the "Wacht on Rhein" in magnificent…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1878 · page 2

DOUBTLESS owing to the unsettled state of the weather, the attendance at the theatre was not so good as usual, but those who were present, seemed to enjoy themselves heartily. The…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1878 · page 2

THERE was another crowned house last night to witness "Rainer's Diorama of the American War," and, as usual, it was well received. Mr. Stanley was very successful in…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 September 1878 · page 2

THE attendance at this theatre, Last evening, was but moderate, owing, no doubt, to the continued inclemency of the weather. The various songs by Mr. Stanley were loudly…

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