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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1901

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Victoria Theatre. Dan Darry's Dramatic Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1901 · page 5

The drama, "Won by a Lie," presented at the Victoria Theatre by this company before a large and cordial audience last evening, abounds in thrilling incidents, yet the story…

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The Theatre Francais

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1901 · page 4

LONDON, Monday.—The new Theatre Francals, which is the finest building of its kind in Paris, was opened last night in the presence of President…

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Victoria Theatre. Dan Barry's Dramatic Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1901 · page 5

Last night a holiday audience which packed the house from floor to ceiling witnessed the stirring drama "Won by a Lie," which was played for the last time. Everyone was in…

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A Band of Heroines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 6

So much attention, has been directed towards the heroes and heroines of the South African campaign that those in other parts of the Empire have to a certain…

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Victoria Theatre. "True As Steel."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 5

The sensational drama, "True as Steel," was produced at the Victoria Theatre last evening by Mr. Dan Barry's dramatic company. The performance, which was witnessed…

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Victoria Theatre. "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 5

Last night the drama, ''True as Steel,'' was repeated before a large and appreciative audience by Mr. Dan Berry's Dramatic Company. To-night the famous drama of…

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Victoria Theatre. "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 4

Mr. Dan Barry's Dramatic Company made another change in their programme at the Victoria Theatre last evening, and produced the popular old drama "Uncle Tom's…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 4

On Saturday evening Mr. Dan Barry's Dramatic Company continued their highly successful season, and reproduced the popular old drama, "Uncle Tom's Cabin."…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 5

In the Victoria Theatre last evening Mr. Dan Barry's Dramatic Company continued their long and successful season, producing to The satisfaction…

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Teralba. School of Arts Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 8

The seventeenth consecutive fortnightly concert in aid of the School of Arts building fund, took place on Saturday night. These entertainments have always been held…

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Farewell to the Rev. C. Whyte. Public Meeting and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 5

In the Brown-street Congregational Church last evening the Rev. C. Whyte, M.A., who for 15 years has been minister, said farewell at a public meeting and concert. There was…

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A Sydney Letter. "The Landing of Captain Cook."—that Highland Band.—opening the Botanic Gardens at Night.—fatal Tram Accident.—fishing on Sunday.—that Coal Arch. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 3

The Australian black has been described as a degenerate. He must be. In response to the request of the New South Wales Government, Queensland…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 5

To another cargo and appreciative audience Mr. Dan Barry's dramatic company last evening repeated the sensational drama "Sentenced to Death" This afternoon there will be a…

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Victoria Theatre. "His Natural Life."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 5

Mr. Dan Barry's dramatic company made another change in their programme last evening, when they produced a five-act dramatisation of Marcus Clarke's famous novel "For…

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Teralba. Concert at Boolaroo

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 7

On Monday night the members of the Teralba School of Arts building fund committee with their assisting artists, visited the neighbouring township of Boolaroo, and held a…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

The Dan Barry Dramatic Company repeated "His Natural Life" last night to an appreciative audience. This evening the emotional drama "East Lynne" will be…

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New Lambton. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 7

A meeting of the Durham Benefit Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of setting up the account in connection with the…

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Merewether. the Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 8

The citizens' band committee met in the council chambers on Thursday evening. Those present were: The Mayor (Alderman D. Lloyd), Aldermen Acton, Wilson, also…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 4

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when Mr. Dan Barry's dramatic company played the well-known drama "East Lynne." This evening and on…

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War in South Africa. Fighting in the Transvaal. Concerted Boer Attacks. the Enemy Repulsed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Boers on the night of the 7th instant simultaneously attacked all the posts on the Belfast Wonderfontein Nooitgedacht…

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