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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1904

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Victoria Theatre. "The Diamond King."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 April 1904 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, when the Majeroni Dramatic Company presented "The Diamond King." The story opens…

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Victoria Theatre. "East Lynne."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 5

The Majoronl Dramatic Company repeated the drama "His Natural Life" at the Victoria Theatre last night in the presence of a large and appreciative…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Galley Slave."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1904 · page 6

The Majoroni Dramatic Company staged "East Lynne" at the Victoria Theatre last evening there was an appreciative audience, and the piece was exceedingly well…

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River Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1904 · page 6

The river concert and social promoted by Mr. George H. Hall under the auspices of the Ladies Church Ald Association of the Central Methodist Mission…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Galley Slave."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 April 1904 · page 6

In the presence of an excellent audience, the Majeronl Dramatic Company produced the drama, "The Galley Slave," at the Victoria Theatre last night. The…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Galley Slave."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1904 · page 6

The Galley Slave was again produced by the Majeront Dramatic company at the Victoria Theatre last evening. The piece was so well put on, and the various…

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West Wallsend. Brass Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1904 · page 6

A meeting of the Citizens Band Committee was held at Pryor's Hotel. Mr. R. Rae occupied the chair, there being also present Messrs. D. Grant, R. Lind,…

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Kurri. Tea and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1904 · page 6

There was a large attendance at Lewis Hall, on Friday evening, for the tea and concert held in aid of the local Church of England building fund. The tea tables were…

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Greta. Successful Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1904 · page 6

A successful ball was held in North's hall, the proceeds of which will be devoted to repairing the buggy which conveys the Sisters from Branxton to the Grete Roman…

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Popular Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1904 · page 6

A popular concert will be given to-night at the Central Hall by Miss Alice Dayton, the soprano singer, and Mr. George Williams. These artists will be assisted by…

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Popular Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1904 · page 5

A popular vocal and instrumental a concert, arranged by Miss Alice Layton and Mr. George Williams, was given in the Central Hall, King-street, last evening, a…

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Victoria Theatre. Willoughby-geach Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1904 · page 6

Messrs. Willoughby and Geach have now completed arrangements for their three nights' season, which starts at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, when they will…

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Victoria Theatre. Willoughby-geach Coy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1904 · page 6

In view of the great popularity of play and players, Messrs. Willioughby and Geach, in presenting this evening at the Victoria Theatre their farcicial success,…

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Cardiff. Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1904 · page 2

The pupils of Mrs. Ambrose, with the assistance of some friends and the members of the Premier Variety Company, gave a pleasant entertainment in Phillipson's Hall, the…

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Victoria Theatre. "Stranger in a Strange Land."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1904 · page 6

The willoughby-Geach Comedy Company opened at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, after having experienced successful seasons in all the principal cities…

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Victoria Theatre. Richards Bioscope and Variety Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1904 · page 6

At the Victoria Theatre to-night Mr. Richards, from London, will present his living picture and vaudeville entertainment, concerning which a contemporary…

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Victoria Theatre. Richards' Bigscope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1904 · page 6

The members of Mr. A. T. Richards' Bioscope and Variety Company made their first appearance at the Victoria Theatre last night, and. In spite of the inclement weather, there…

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Stockton. Concert on the Daylight

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1904 · page 6

Last night, notwithstanding the very had weather, there was a very large audience aboard this splendid vessel, when by the Kindness of Captain Nickerson, the barque was…

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Speaking Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 10

As a phonograph mimics the sounds and a cinematograph the sights of the world, it is an old idea to combine the two so as to produce a higher illusion of life. Yet…

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Newcastle City Band. Annual Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the members of the Newcastle City Band was held at the Newcastle Council Chambers, last evening. Mr. W. J. Arkins, in the…

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