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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1880

314 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 16

The Lingards at the Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 May 1880 · page 2

WE thing it hardly necessary to remind our readers of a pleasure they have been anticipating for some days, namely the return of the Lingard Comedy Company…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1880 · page 3

A very enjoyable day's pleasure was closed by an equally enjoyable evening's amusement at the above popular place of amusement. The house…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1880 · page 2

THERE was an excellent house last evening to witness the irresistible comedy of "Old Bachelors," and the Lingard Sketches by Mr. W. Horace Lingard…

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Wallsend School of Arts Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1880 · page 3

WHAT may be termed the first of a series of winter concerts came off with great eclat in the hall of the above Institution on Monday…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1880 · page 2

THE bleakness of the night, and threatening aspect of the weather, militated against the attendance being large at the theatre last evening, although the circle…

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The Hospital Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1880 · page 2

THERE was a capital practice of the Philharmonic Society last night, when choruses from the "Merrie Men" and "Masaniello" were rehearsed. The…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 May 1880 · page 2

AN excellent attendance assembled at the above favourite place of resort last evening, when the Lingards and their fine company produced, for the second time in this city,…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1880 · page 5

AT this place of amusement a really good house assembled last evening,—the dress circle being well patronised by a fashionable audience,—to witness…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1880 · page 2

AT the above popular place of amusement last evening, a good house greeted Rainer's great diorama of the American War, after an absence of two years from this city…

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Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1880 · page 2

A CONCERT of vocal and instrumental music in connection with the Star of Peace Lodge, I.O.G.T., was held at the Protestant Hall last night. A notice of…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1880 · page 2

RAINER'S Diorama again met with a good house last night, and was received with as much favour as on preceding evenings; Mr. Stanley proving uncommonly happy…

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The Hospital Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1880 · page 2

THE Philharmonic Society held the usual rehearsal for the above concert last night. There was an excellent attendance. The sparkling selection from "La Belle…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1880 · page 2

THERE was a very fair attendance last evening to witness Rainer's Diorama of the American War. The prizes were won by Mrs. Peters, of the Globe, Mr…

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LOCAL & GENERAL. Temperance Concerts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1880 · page 2

As notified in advertisement, the first of a series of Temperance Concerts will be held at the Protestant Hall on Saturday evening next…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 June 1880 · page 2

THE largest matinee that has ever been held in Newcastle was given on Saturday afternoon last, and included Rainer's diorama of the American War,…

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Amateur Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1880 · page 3

LAST evening an entertainment was given in the Protestant Hall, Newcastle, by lady and gentlemen amateurs, in aid of the wife and family of Mr. Thomas…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1880 · page 3

THERE was another excellent house at the above theatre last evening, when Rainer's diorama of the Russo-Turkish War was again produced. As this is the last night…

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I. O. G. T. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1880 · page 3

WE would draw the attention of Good Templars generally to the fact that the members of the Paragon Lodge intend celebrating the second anniversary of the…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 June 1880 · page 2

RAINER'S diorama of the Russo-Turkish War was again exhibited at the above popular place of amusement, last night, when, in addition to the usual number…

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Hospital Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 June 1880 · page 2

THE date of this concert is now fixed for the 1st next month. The Philharmonic Society's usual practise for band and chorus took place last night, and was…

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