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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

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Sacred Concert at Wickham

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 August 1889 · page 5

A SACRED concert in aid of the organ fund was held in the Wesleyan Church, Wickham, last evening. Mr. Isaac Winn presided, and there were about 130 persons present…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Living Pictures of Eastern Life."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 5

AMONGST the passengers by the overland train from Brisbane last night was the eloquent native of Jerusalem, Miss Lydia Mamreoff von Finkelstein, who is to make…

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South Australia. a Mayoral Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 2

The Mayor of Adelaide Mr. Jas. Shaw, gave a ball in the Town-hall on Thursday night, at which 1500 people were present, including the Earl and Countess of Kintore,…

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Herr Schmellitscheck's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1889 · page 5

The announcement of Herr Felix Schmellitscheck's first concert appears elsewhere, from which it will be seen that a genuine musical treat is in store for his patrons, as…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Miss Von Finkelstein's Lectures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 5

THE Victoria Theatre was well filled again yesterday evening, when Miss Von Finkelstein delivered her second lecture on has ern life and manners. The subject of her…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Miss Von Finkelstein's Lecture. Bedouins of the Desert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1889 · page 5

THE only conclusion which could have been arrived at during the past few days, in Newcastle at any rate, was that Miss Von Finkelstein was a very remarkable individual. That…

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Herr Schmellitscheck's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1889 · page 5

The concert given by Herr Felix Schmellitscheck at the Lyceum last night was very poorly attended, but those present were afforded a musical treat such as they have not…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Miss Von Finkelstein's Lecture

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 August 1889 · page 5

The Victoria Theatre was crowded again last night, when Miss Von Finkelstein delivered her fourth lecture. The title of the address was "Ecce Homo,"—the subject…

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Tasmania. Hobart Masonic Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1889 · page 2

The annual Masonic ball in Hobart was held on Thursday evening, and was the most brilliant affair of the kind seen in Hobart for some years past. The…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Miss Von Finkelstein's Lecture

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1889 · page 5

For the concluding lecture of the course there was an exceedingly large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night—in fact, the best house of the season. The subject was…

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Lambton. Oddfellows' Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 August 1889 · page 8

A SUCCESSFUL ball with refreshments was held on Friday night in Ralph's Druids Hall, in connection with the Loyal Lambton Lodge, L.O.O.F. About 27 couples were present,…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 August 1889 · page 5

THEATRE-GOERS in Newcastle probably never had such an artistic treat placed before them as on Saturday night, when the Brough. Boucicault Comedy Company produced…

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District News. Hamilton. a Charity Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 August 1889 · page 8

The public are again reminded of the charity concert at the Mechanics' Institute this evening in aid of Widow Rushford and family. An art union and distribution…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1889 · page 4

The second production of "Sophia" at the Victoria Theatre was attended by a large audience, and was a greater success than the first performance. Messrs. Brough and…

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Hamilton. Charity Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1889 · page 5

Some few weeks ago a public meeting, convened by the Mayor of Hamilton (Mr. John Arkins) was hold in the local Council chambers, and was well attended, the object…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 August 1889 · page 5

"SOPHIA" was played for the last time this season at the Victoria Theatre last night before a full house. To-night, Burnand's well known comedy "Betsy" will be produced…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1889 · page 4

AT the Victoria Theatre last night the Brough Boucicault Comedy Company scored another decided success by the production of "Betsy." This lively comedy of Burnand's…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 August 1889 · page 5

THE second production of the mirth-provoking and entertaining comedy, "Betsy," by the Brough-Boucicault Comedy Company, was witnessed by a large and appreciative…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 August 1889 · page 8

AN excellent house greeted the final production of "Betsy" last night at the Victoria Theatre, by Messrs. Brough and Boucicault's Comedy Company. The piece was…

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Lambton. Charity Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 August 1889 · page 7

A charity concert, at the instigation of Mr. D. Ross, auctioneer, was held in the Music Hall on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance, as the proceeds were to be given…

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