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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

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Burwood. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1889 · page 3

On Friday evening last, the residents of Burwood were favoured with a concert given by the Merewether Minstrel Troupe, for the benefit of Mr. David Humphrey, who…

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Charlestown. Temperance Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1889 · page 3

A temperance meeting took place in the Primitive Methodist Church on Thursday evening. In consequence of the unavoidable absence of the Rev. John Penman, Mr. E…

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High-class Concert. Mr. C. Malcolm, R.A.M.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1889 · page 3

MR. CHARLES MALCOLM'S fifth concert in Newcastle will be given on Friday, the 17th inst. and bids fair to eclipse its predecessors. Mr. Malcolm is an artist of whom Newcastle…

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Tighe's Hill. Sunday-school Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1889 · page 7

On Monday night last the anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Sunday-school was celebrated by a tea and public meeting, the affair proving a most pronounced success…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. The Comedy Opera "Dorothy."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1889 · page 5

THE music lovers of Newcastle had an opportunity last night of listening to Alfred Cellier's modern comedy opera "Dorothy." The expression "modern" alludes to the…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Willard and Sheridan's Opera Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1889 · page 5

THAT charming little romantic opera "Dorothy" was again performed last night to a capital house, all parts but the dress circle being well filled…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Dorothy."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1889 · page 5

THE third representation of Alfred Cellier's charming opera "Dorothy" was given last evening, and the singing and acting were equally as successful as on the two previous…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Willard and Sheridan's Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 May 1889 · page 5

THE final performance of "Dorothy" was given on Saturday evening by the members of Willard and Sheridan's Opera and Comedy Company, and was as…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Fun on the Bristol."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1889 · page 8

PHYSICIANS and philosophers have recommended laughter as a cure for divers ills to which flesh is heir, and students of human nature have promulgated the doctrine that…

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Mr. Malcolm's Coming Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1889 · page 8

On Friday evening next Mr. Charles Malcolm, R.A.M., will give his fifth concert at the Lyceum Hall, which promises to be even more successful than those he has…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Fan on the Bristol."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1889 · page 8

MESSRS. WILLARD AND SHERIDAN'S company gave their final performance of the season in Newcastle last night, when "Fun on the Bristol" went with as much esprit as…

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Victoria. Melbourne, Tuesday Night. Bijou Theatre Fire Inquiry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1889 · page 5

The inquest in connection with the Bijou Theatre fire was continued to-day, and is not yet concluded. FAMILY POISONED…

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Victoria. Melbourne, Wednesday Night. Bijou Theatre Fire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1889 · page 5

The inquest on the Bijou Theatre fire was continued to-day, when it was shown that there was great want of discipline among the various fire brigades, as well as drunkenness…

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AMUSEMENTS. Mr. Chas. Malcolm's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1889 · page 8

Mr. Chas. Malcolm's concert, which takes place to-morrow night, promises to be a very successful affair, judging by the numerous applications for tickets. Mr. Malcolm's…

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Mr. Chas. Malcolm, R.A.M. Annual Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 May 1889 · page 8

MR. CHAS. MALCOLM'S concert, takes place to-night, and the programme published in our advertising columns is more eclectic than the usual musical bills of fare which are…

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District News. Morpeth. Convent Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 May 1889 · page 7

A CONCERT in aid of the funds of the St. Bede's Convent was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening. Within a few minutes of the doors being opened the hall…

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Mr. Charles Malcolm's Concert. a Musical Treat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1889 · page 6

A GOOD and appreciative audience filled the Lyceum Hall last night, on the occasion of the fifth concert arranged by Mr. Chas. Malcolm, R.A.M. The individual merits of…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "The Sunny South."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 May 1889 · page 5

NOTHING could better testify to the estimation in which Mr. George Darrell, the Australian actor-author, and his talented young wife, are held than the splendid…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. The Darrells

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1889 · page 5

THE "Sunny South" was performed again last night to a splendid audience, who were most demonstrative in their applause, and called the leading performers before the…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Barnes of New York."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 5

Mr. Geo. Darrell's adaptation of the thrilling story entitled "Barnes of New York," was presented at the Victoria Theatre last night to a crowded and enthusiastic audience,…

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