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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1879

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1879 · page 2

THE " Man in the Moon" continues unabated attractiveness to amus[?] the[?]goers, being nightly grested with onsiastic appouse. Last night Miss…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 January 1879 · page 2

THE usual attractions were produced last evening at the above theatre to a very fair house, and there seems every probability of the pantomime continuing its successful…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1879 · page 4

THERE was another excellent house last evening to witness the magnificent Pantomime of the "Man in the Moon," the dress circle being extensively patronised. The…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 January 1879 · page 2

THE "Man in the Moon" was repeated on Saturday night to a good house, and went off admirably. The attendance was good, and everyone seemed highly delighted with…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1879 · page 3

THE "Man in the Moon" was repeated last night to a full house, and will be played this evening for the last time. To-night will be a grand juvenile festival, on which occasion…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1879 · page 2

THE last performance of the Pantomime "The Man in the Moon" took place last evening, and we see by advertisement that the theatre will be closed till Friday evening…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 January 1879 · page 2

WE need hardly remind our readers that Mr. Sam Howard takes his first complimentary benefit this evening at the above theatre. The ever-amusing comedy of "Our Boys,"…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1879 · page 5

THERE was a very capital attendance, last night, on the occasion of Mr. Sam Howard's benefit. The principal piece selected was "Our Boys," the beneficiare sustaining his…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 January 1879 · page 2

On Saturday evening last the great sensational drama of "Forsaken" was produced with all its original and striking scenic effects, for the first time in Newcastle. In…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1879 · page 2

ANOTHER crowded house last evening testified to the increasing popularity of the new sensational drama, "The Forsaken." The curtain had to be raised at the conclusion of…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1879 · page 2

THE above place of amusement was again filled last evening with an enthusiastic audience to witness the drama " Forsaken," which still holds on its trimphant career,…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1879 · page 2

THE sensational drama "Forsaken" was again produced last evening to a crowded house. This evening there will be an entire change of programme, being for the farewell…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 January 1879 · page 2

THE entertainment last evening was for the joint benefit of Miss E. Pender and Mr. W. C. Dillon, and consisted of the classic tragedy of "Virginius," the title role being most…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1879 · page 5

The highly sensational drama of "Forsaken" was produced last evening to a very fair house. This evening there will be a grand double bill, including "Maria Martin,…

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Terrible Scene in a Concert-room

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1879 · page 3

THE Inglewood correspondent of the Bendigo Advertiser, on Saturday, the 11th inst., w[?]es:— Last evening, towards the close of an…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1879 · page 2

THERE was a capital house on Saturday evening to witness the dramas of " The Murder at the Red Barn," and "Forsaken." In the first piece Mr. W. C. Dillon ably sustained…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1879 · page 2

MESSRS. Barry O'Neil and Charles Wallace's Combination Troupe performed here last evening to a moderate house. Professor Barker astonished the audience with his…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1879 · page 2

THE entertainment, entitled "Merry Moments," was re-produced last evening to a moderate house. In the farcical sketch which closes the programme, Messrs…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1879 · page 3

THERE was a very fair house again last evening to enjoy "Merry Moments" at the above theatre. Miss Amy Horton, as "Hamlet," was irresistible, and with Messrs. C. Wallace…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1879 · page 2

THE "Merry Moments" were reproduced last evening to a very fair house, and the efforts of the respective performers were warmly appreciated. This evening, an…

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