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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1892

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A Band Stand

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 5

FOR some time past the members of the Fourth Regiment Band have been delighting the citizens at intervals by playing in different parts the city…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. the Cogill Brothers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 5

THERE was again a large audience in the Victoria Theatre last evening, when the Cogills' Comedy and Specialty Company appeared for the third time. The…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. the Cogill Brothers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

THE Cogill Brothers' Comedy and Burlesque Company presented an entirely new and attractive bill at the Victoria Theatre last evening. The house was fairly well filled,…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "The Brook."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 4

THE Cogill Brothers' Comedy and Burlesque Company staged the Whimsical burlesque comedy, "The Brook," at the Victoria Theatre last evening; and the entertainment…

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Islington. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 3

A grand concert in aid of the widow and orphans of the late Mr. John Manning, who was killed by a fall of coal in the Borehole pit,…

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The Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 6

In the evening a concert was given, and it formed a fitting conclusion to the day's proceedings. The attendance was not so large as anticipated, and it was, probably, due to…

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Latest District News. Islington. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 5

A GRAND concert, held in aid of the widow and orphans of the late Mr. J. Manning, who was recently killed in the Borehole pit, took place in the Mechanics' Institute on…

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The Fourth Regiment Band. to the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 7

Sir,—Before the Fourth Regiment Band went to Wollongong I bought five tickets for their benefit concert, and gave a subscription with the…

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The Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 5

In the evening a second concert was given, and, although the attendance was small, it proved a most enjoyable event. It was announced that the concert would be "Two…

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The Last Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 5

The Eisteddfod was brought to a fitting conclusion last evening by a third and last concert. There was a large audience present, and the proceedings were again a…

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Tarro. Band of Hope Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 3

The usual anniversary of the Tarro Band of Hope took place on Tuesday, the 26th instant, and was celebrated by a picnic, tea, and concert. The tables were laid in a booth…

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Fourth Regiment Band Contest. to the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 7

Sir,—In your issue of to-day (26th inst.) I find a letter on the above subject treating on financial matters. No doubt someone abler than myself will reply, but as one of the…

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Wollongong Band Contest. to the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 7

Sir,—As Mr. Phillips has taken up the cudgels for his band, I would like him to answer me two or three questions; but I want to keep cool and not take on as he did…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "The Mikado."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 4

A FAIRLY large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening to witness the initial performance of the Juvenile Opera Company, which, by special…

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Fourth Regiment Band at Contest. to the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 5

Sir,—I find that Mr. Cowper like "Argus" has been sadly misinformed, as they both appear to be under the impression that the citizens of Newcastle have contributed to…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "The Mikado."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1892 · page 5

ALARGE and appreciative audience greeted the second production or "The Mikado" at the Victoria Theatre last night, and testified their hearty approval of the performance by…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "The Pirates of Penzance."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 4

THE Juvenile Opera Company produced Gilbert and Sullivan's famous opera "The Pirates of Penzance" in the Victoria Theatre last evening. The production was in every…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. Pollard's Juvenile Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 5

A LARGE audience was present at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the second and final production of "The Pirates of Penzance." Almost every number was…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "La Mascotte."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 5

THE Juvenile Opera Company produced "La Mascotte" in the Victoria Theatre last evening, and the performance was in every way a success. "La Mascotte" is by…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre. "La Mascotte."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 5

"LA MASCOTTE" was produced again at the Victoria Theatre last night to a fairly large audience, which numbered among other more or less distinguished individuals Dr. W. G…

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