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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1901

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Victoria Theatre. "Relief of Lucknow."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 5

A large audience at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening witnessed the production by Mr. Dan Barry's Dramatic Company of the exciting, romantic, military,…

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District News. Carrington. Smoke Concert and Presentation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 5

The members of the Carrington Cricket Club, together with name friends, met at the Oriental Hotel on Friday evening, and sat down to an excellent light supper…

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District News. Hamilton. Welcome Smoke Concert to Mr. T. Williams

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 7

The movement initialed a few days ago to entertain Mr. Tommy Williams at a smoke concert on his return South Africa was carried to a most successful…

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Victoria Theatre. "Arrah-na-pogue."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 5

Last night Mr. Dan Barry's Dramatic Company repeated their performance of the "Relief of Lucknow" to another large audience, who throughout were liberal in…

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Teralba. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 8

The fortnightly concert in aid of the School of Arts Building Fund took place on Monday night. The entertainment opened by the company circle, a la Minstrels, Mr…

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Carrington. Tea and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 8

The Newcastle Seamen's Bethel Mission held a workers' tea party last night. The tables were presided over by Mrs. R. M. Bowles, assisted by Mrs. Goldie and Miss…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Ladder of Life."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 5

Next Saturday night Mr. William Anderson's dramatic company, after a successful tour of 12 months, during which Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide were visited, will…

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Promenade Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 5

An enjoyable concert was held on board the four-masted barque Routenburn last night in aid of St. Thomas' Mission to Seamen. Patrons of the concert were…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Ladder of Life."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 5

The Victoria Theatre will be opened to-night by Mr. William Anderson's dramatic organisation, when will be presented for the first time in Newcastle the latest London…

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Carrington. Temperance Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 8

The Carrington United Temperance Society held its fortnightly meeting in the Seamen's Hall last night. The Rev. R. M. Bowles (president) occupied the chair, and…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Ladder of Life."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 5

Newcastle and district theatre-goers were afforded a treat on Saturday evening, when, in the Victoria Theatre, Mr. W. Anderson's dramatic company produced for the first time…

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Minmi. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 7

The concert in aid of St. John's Church of England proved a grand success. The Rev. W. Ritchie presided. The entertainment was opened by the church choir…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Ladder of Life."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 5

The gratified audience which crowded to the Victoria Theatre last night emphasised the fact that Mr. Anderson had well gauged public taste when he decided to open his season…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 4

The third performance by Mr. W. Anderson's dramatic company of the stirring military and domestic drama. "The Ladder, of Life," was witnessed and enjoyed last…

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Boolaroo. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 7

The Teralba School of Arts building fund committee paid this township another visit on Monday night, and gave another of their successful concerts in…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 4

Owing to the death of her Majesty the Queen. Mr. Anderson closed the theatre last evening. To-night the first change of programme will be given, when will be…

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Victoria Theatre. "Two Little Drummer Boys."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 5

At the Victoria Theatre last evening Mr. W. Anderson's powerful dramatic company made the first change in the season's programme by producing Mr. W…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 5

Mr. William Anderson's Dramatic Company last night presented for the second time the domestic and military drama, "Two Little Drummer Boys," before…

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Lambton. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 5

A benefit concert in aid of Mr. Charles Lloyd, of Jesmond, was held in the Music Hall last night. Mr. Thomas Johnson presided, and Misses A. Rippon and Tyrell…

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Junction. Band Performance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 January 1901 · page 8

The Merewether Band rendered the following programme of music to a very good gathering yesterday afternoon. The "Dead March" to "Saul;" March, "Second to…

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