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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1887

218 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 11

South Public School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 December 1887 · page 8

The above concert took place last Friday evening in the Merewether Mechanics' Institute. Considering the inclemency of the weather at the…

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Victoria Theatre. Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1887 · page 4

THE announcement that the talented Hugos and their "circle of accomplished ladies" were about to return to Newcastle, after most successful seasons in Sydney and…

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Victoria Theatre. Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 December 1887 · page 5

THE theatre was again fairly well filled last night, when Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels gave their second performance. The company were received with great favour upon the…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1887 · page 4

ANOTHER change of programme attracted an excellent house last night to witness the performances of the Huge Buffalo Minstrels. The entertainment was successful in the…

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Victoria Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hugo's Benefit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1887 · page 5

THE minstrel-loving public of Newcastle mustered in strong force at the theatre last night to show their appreciation of this popular couple, who are always sure to secure a…

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Victoria Theatre. Frank Smith's No. 2 Combination

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 December 1887 · page 4

THE return visit of Messrs. Walsh and King and their assisting company, has attracted almost as large audiences as the former season, and last night there was a fairly large…

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District News. Hamilton. Public School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 December 1887 · page 7

THIS concert took place in the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening last. The building was crowded in every part. Mr. F. W. Reay (Mayor…

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Concert and Prize Distribution

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1887 · page 4

THE annual concert and, distribution of prizes in connection with St. Johns' private day school took place last evening in the presence of a large number of ladies and…

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Conversazione and Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 December 1887 · page 5

AT the Lyceum Hall, last evening, a complimentary conversazione and dance were given to the lady helpers who did so much to bring about the great success of the recent Olde…

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Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 December 1887 · page 7

AT Raymond Terrace, on Monday night, the Mikado Minstrel Troupe from Newcastle gave one of their pleasing and entertaining…

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Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 December 1887 · page 7

LAST night, at Moroney's Assembly Rooms, a "smoke" concert was given for the benefit of that favourite vocalist, Mr. Barry O'Neil, who leaves shortly for Queensland, and Mr…

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Victoria Theatre. "Hoodman Blind."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 December 1887 · page 5

A GREAT dramatic success in Newcastle— in fact, the greatest of late years—was attained by Mr. W. J. Holloway and a splendid company at the Victoria Theatre last night…

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"Hoodman Blind" at the Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 December 1887 · page 5

AGAIN last night the theatre was crammed, when "Hoodman Blind," a sensational modern drama, was repeated by Mr. W. J. Holioway and an excellent company. Mr…

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Moonlight Promenade Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 December 1887 · page 5

THE first moonlight promenade concert of the season will take place on the Newcastle Cricket Ground to-night, and we hope the many who are interested in its success will be…

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Victoria Theatre. "Hoodman Blind."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 December 1887 · page 4

THAT "Hoodman Blind" has taken a strong hold upon the Newcastle playgoers was evidenced by the packed house last night, when the play was performed for the third…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 December 1887 · page 4

THE theatre was well filled again last night. "Hoodman Blind" has great attractions for the public, who have witnessed it ill crowds, who have gone away with a feeling of…

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Another Theatre Burned Down

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 December 1887 · page 5

The Grand Theatre, Islington, was destroyed by fire last night. Fortunately, the conflagration did not break out until after the audience and…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 December 1887 · page 5

At the Theatre ample provision has been made by Mr. Holloway for the reception of a holiday audience, as will be season from advertisement…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 December 1887 · page 5

THE theatre was again extensively patronised last night, when "Hoodman Blind" was performed for the last time, the general theme of admiration being the splendid…

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