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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1901

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The Northern Railway String Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1901 · page 7

At the invitation of the council of the Railway Institute, the members of the above body journeyed to Sydney on Wednesday afternoon last to assist…

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Victoria Theatre. the Dampier Dramatic Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1901 · page 5

To-night the public will once more hare the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Alfred Dampier to the Victoria Theatre Mr. Dampier will produce the…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Bush King."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1901 · page 5

After two years absence from Newcastle and after completing a phenomenal season of 12 months at the Criterion Theatre, Sydney, Mr. Alfred Dampier and his…

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Jesmond. School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1901 · page 5

The concert held in the Music Hall, Lambton, in aid of the picnic and library fund of the local public school, proved to be one of the most sucessful functions of…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Bush King."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1901 · page 5

The five-act Australian drama. "The Bush King," was again produced at the Victoria Theatre last evening, in the presence of a large audience. A[?]bounding in…

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Victoria Theatre Company, Limited. Dividend of 2½ Per Cent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1901 · page 3

The 28th halt-yearly meeting of shareholders In the Victoria Theatre Company, Limited, was held at the managing directors' office, 23 Bolton-street, yesterday…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Black Flag."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1901 · page 4

Mr. Alfred Dampier's Dramatic Company made the first change in their season's programme at the Victoria Theatre last evening when they produced the original…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Black Flag."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1901 · page 5

Henry Pettitt's five-act sensational drama, "The Black Flag." the sole rights of which have been purchased by Mrs. Dampier, was produced at the Victoria Theatre…

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Newcastle City Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Citizens' Band Committee was held at the council chambers on Wednesday evening, Mr. C. Hawken (in the absence of the…

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Toronto. Benefit Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 8

A well-attended meeting was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening, at which it was decided to hold a benefit dance on Saturday night, in the School of…

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Victoria Theatre. "East Lynne."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 5

A large audience at the Victoria Theatre last evening enjoyed the second performance by Mr. Alfred Dam[?]er's excellent company of the exciting and amusing…

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Victoria Theatre. "East Lynne."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 5

The Dampler Dramatic Company produced an entirely new version of Mrs. Henry Woods' greatest work, " East Lynne," at the Victoria Theatre last…

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Victoria Theatre. "Robbery Under Arms."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 April 1901 · page 5

The popularity of Mr. Alfred Dampier's dramatic version of Rolf. Boldrewood's powerful novel, "Robbery Under Arms," was again convincingly manifested on…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1901 · page 5

"Brought to Justice, a four-act drama by Henry Pettitt and Paul Merritt, was produced at the Victoria Theatre for the first time last evening by Mr. Alfred…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1901 · page 5

Mr. Alfred Dampier brought his highly successful season to a close at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when Lewis Gilbert's four-act drama "The Penalty of Crime"…

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Plattsburg. Town Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1901 · page 5

The Mayors of the two boroughs have convened a public meeting to be held in the Mechanics' Institute tomorrow evening for the purpose of…

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A Gallant Little Band. Smart Piece of Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Details from Wermbaths state that the Mahlabatine magistrate and 26 Europeans marched at night a mile and a half to meet…

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Victoria Theatre. the Federal Wreck

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 5

The concert given by Messrs. Hall and Simon in the Victoria Theatre last night, in aid of the widows and children of the crew of the steamer Federal, which was…

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Victoria Theatre. "Charley's Aunt" To-night

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

Mr. Henry's Dramatic Company will produce the laughter-provoking comedy "Charley's Aunt" at the Victoria Theatre to-night. This piece has been amusing the…

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Return of Captain M'glinn and Lt. Horsfall. Public Welcome and Smoke Concert

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

Captain J. P. M'Glinn, of the 4th Infantry Regiment, and Lieutenant A. H. Horsfall, Army Medical Corps, who left for the seat of war in South Africa…

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