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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1888

205 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 11

Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 May 1888 · page 5

"FOR the Term of His Natural Life," one of the most interesting dramas ever produced in Newcastle, was repeated at the Victoria Theatre last evening, and secured the…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1888 · page 5

A LARGE and distinguished audience assembled within the walls of the Victoria Theatre last evening to witness the first production this season of the immortal tragedy…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 May 1888 · page 5

"RAGS AND BONEs," the successful English sensational drama, was produced at the Victoria Theatre, on Saturday evening, in the presence of a crowded and enthusiastic…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1888 · page 5

A VERY large audience witnessed the performance of "Rags and Bones" at the Victoria Theatre last evening, and Mr. Dampier, Miss Katherine Russell and the members of the…

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Mr. Chas. Malcolm's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1888 · page 5

OUR readers need hardly be reminded of the above important event in musical circles, which is to take place this evening at the Lyceum Hall. An unusual array of vocal…

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Mr. Dampier at the Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1888 · page 8

At the local theatre the piece to be presented to-morrow night is Messrs. Pettitt and Conquest's great play, "The Green Lanes of England." It is needless to say that Mr…

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Mr. Chas. Malcolm's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1888 · page 5

LAST evening one of the most artistic and successful entertainments of the season was given at the Lyceum Hall by Mr. Chas. Malcolm, A.R.A.M. There was a large and…

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Concert at Belmont

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1888 · page 8

The concert which was to have been given at Belmont, Lake Macquarie, recently, but which had to be postponed on account of the weather, will take place to-morrow night,…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1888 · page 5

"EAST LYNNE" secured a barge audience at' this play-house last evening, and Miss Lily Dampier received enthusiastic applause for her splendid impersonation of Mada[?]…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1888 · page 8

LAST evening an overwhelming audience witnessed the representation of Messrs. Pettitt and Conquest's ever popular play. "The Green Lanes of England," at this theatre,…

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Concert at Belmont

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1888 · page 8

Among the other events set down for last night, was a grand concert to be given at Belmont, Lake-Macquarie. A splendid programme had been arranged for, and great…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1888 · page 5

THIS playhouse was full last evening with the most representatioc audience ever assembled within its walls. The reason being twofold, to pay a compliment to our great…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 May 1888 · page 5

"SHAMUS O'BRIEN," the new and original Irish drama, written by Alfred Dampier in collaboration with Herbert Percy, was produced at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday…

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Concert by St. Mary's Choir

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1888 · page 5

THE lovers of music may confidently look forward to a rare treat this evening at the Victoria Theatre, when a sacred and secular concert will be given by the above popular…

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Victoria Theatre. Sacred and Scenlar Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 5

LAST evening a very select and fashionable audience assembled at the above theatre to hear a grand concert in aid of St. Mary's boys' school. The house was well filled in…

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Masonic Ball, 21st June

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 June 1888 · page 5

To prevent disappointment we would ask our lady patrons to place their orders for costumes at earliest convenience. We are showing a charming assortment of every now…

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Masonic Ball, 21st June

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1888 · page 7

To prevent disappointment we would ask our lady patrons to place their orders for costumes at earliest convenience. We are showing a charming assortment of every new…

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Masonic Ball, 21st June

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 June 1888 · page 5

To prevent disappointment we would ask our lady patrons to place their orders for costumes at earliest convenience. We are showing a charming assortment of every now…

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Masonic Ball, 28th June

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1888 · page 2

To prevent disappointment we would ask our lady patrons to place their orders for costumes at earliest convenience. We are showing a charming assortment of every new…

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Masonic Ball, 28th June

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1888 · page 4

To prevent disappointment we would ask our lady patrons to place their orders for costumes at earliest convenience. We are showing a charming assortment of every now…

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