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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1890

379 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 19

Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Peril."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1890 · page 5

THIS evening, at the Victoria Theatre, the Criterion Dramatic Company will commence a short season of comedy and drama. For the opening piece, Mr. Arthur Shirley's…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1890 · page 8

The grand society drama "Peril" will be produced at the Victoria Theatre by Hayman's Criterion Dramatic Company. The members are all well-known artistes, the…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1890 · page 5

THE Criterion Dramatic Company commenced a season at the Victoria Theatre last night by producing Arthur Shirley's society comedy drama, "Peril; or, a Wife's Danger," to a…

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The Legality of Sunday Concerts. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1890 · page 5

THE Full Court, consisting of their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Windeyer, and Mr. Justice Foster delivered its reserved its reserved…

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Breaking up a Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 11

A FEW days ago an incident occurred at Pesth which causes much indignation, especially in military circles, and upon which reports have been male to the Emperor. A Vienna…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Peril."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 5

THE Criterion Dramatic Company were greeted by a very small house at the Victoria Theatre last night, but not withstanding this they acted with great spirit, and the piece…

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Adamstown. Oddfellows' Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1890 · page 6

On Friday night a grand ball in celebration of the anniversary of the Loyal Pride of Adamstown Lodge I.O.O.F.,M.U., took place in the Carrington hall. The gathering was…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Current Cash."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1890 · page 5

THE Criterion Dramatic Company made their third appearance in Newcastle on Saturday evening, when they produced the sensational military drama "Current Cash."…

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Sunday Concerts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1890 · page 4

THE Supreme Court decision in the case WALKER V. SOLOMON has naturally attracted public attention in a considerable degree. The plaintiff,…

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Band Sports, Waratah

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1890 · page 3

The Crystal Palace Gardens, at Waratah, proved to be a fine scene of pleasure yesterday, on the occasion of the Brass Band Sports, for which the committee, aided by their…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Current Cash."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1890 · page 5

LAST evening, at the Victoria Theatre, the military drama, "Current Cash," was repeated by the Criterion Dramatic Company to a very fair house. In the acting there was…

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Concert at Greta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1890 · page 5

THE concert held in the Crystal Palace hall on Friday night, under the auspices of the Bluebell Football Club and the Greta Brass Band, was carried out in a successful manner…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. The Criterion Dramatic Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1890 · page 5

THE Victoria Theatre was well patronised last evening when the Criterion Dramatic Company produced a farcical comedy, entitled "Three Hats Mixed." The production was…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Struck Oil."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1890 · page 5

THE Criterion Dramatic Company produced "Struck Oil" in the Victoria Theatre last evening to a moderate audience. This drama is so well-known that a sketch of the plot…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "Struck Oil."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 May 1890 · page 5

THE drama "Struck Oil" was repeated ant the Victoria Theatre last evening, but unfortunately the house was a very poor one. The various characters were well sustained,…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. The Criterion Dramatic Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 5

THIS company produced last evening for the first time in Newcastle an adaptation of Fergus Hume's novel, "The Piccadilly Puzzle." The Victoria Theatre was not…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. The Criterion Dramatic Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 June 1890 · page 5

THE Criterion Dramatic Company concluded their Newcastle season on Saturday evening, when the Victoria Theatre was comfortably filled with an appreciative audience. " The…

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Charlestown. Primitive Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 8

On Monday evening a successful concert was held in the Primitive Methodist Church in aid of the church funds. There was a large attendance, and Mr Ramisey, colliery…

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Waratah Brass Band Sports. to the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1890 · page 3

SIR,—The report of the Waratah Brass Band sports, published in your journal of the 27th ult., contains the following remarks:—"And general satisfaction was apparently…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Fun on the Bristol

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1890 · page 5

SOMETHING very special is announced in the revival of "Fun on the Bristol," at the Victoria Theatre on Monday next. Messrs. Macmahon are assisting John F. Sheridan in…

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