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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1904

389 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 20

Victoria Theatre. "Little Red Riding Hood."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 6

There was a very large attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening last the house being packed from floor to ceiling long before the announced time for…

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Victoria Theatre. "Little Red Riding Hood."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1904 · page 6

The Victoria Theatre was again filled last evening when the second production in Newcastle of the pantomime "Little Red Riding Hood," was given. The scenes,…

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Hamilton. Juvenile Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1904 · page 6

At the Mechanics Institute last night, on excellent programme of musical selections and recitations was given, in which the Juvenile Choir competitors at the…

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Victoria Theatre. Little Red Riding Hood

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 6

Another large audience greeted the third performance by the Permans of their very interesting pantomime "Little Red Riding Hood" at the Victoria Theatre…

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Winter Concerts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 6

The first winter concert of this year's series will take place at the Central Hall to-night, when an excellent programme will be given. The soloists will include…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1904 · page 6

Two performances were given in the Victoria Theatre yesterday by the Perman Pantomime Company. In the afternoon the building was packed in all parts,…

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Carrington. Seamen's Farewell Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1904 · page 2

The weekly entertainment given to the seamen about to leave port, was largely attended on Tuesday night by officers, apprentices; and seamen from all parts of…

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Winter Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1904 · page 6

The second season of winter concerts, arranged by Messrs. W. G. Bentley, A.R.C.M., and G. Williams, was opened in the Central Hall, King-street, Newcastle,…

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Wakefield. Fancy Dress Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 6

The Wakefield Rosedale Club held their first plain and fancy dress ball at Wakefield on the 13th inst the event proving most successful. Upwards of 40 couples…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 6

"Little Red Riding Hood" attracted another large attendance at the Victoria Theatre last evening, the various scenes and ballots evoking considerable…

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Cardiff. Benefit Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 7

The Cardiff Premier Variety Company made their first appearance, before a large audience, in Phillipson's Hall, on Friday night, on behalf of Mrs. M. Williams. The…

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District News. Waratah Band of Hope

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1904 · page 6

A meeting of the Waratah Band of Hope was held on Tuesday night last. Mr. Eslick presided, and there was a large gathering of adult and juvenile members…

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Carrington. Seamen's Farewell Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1904 · page 7

There was a large attendance from the shipping at the Bethel on Tuesday night, when an enjoyable programme was provided by the Newcastle Seamen's Mission…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Bush King."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 May 1904 · page 6

At the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night a full house extended a cordial reception to the presentment of the stirring Australian drama, "The Bush King," by…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Unseen Hand."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1904 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last evening to witness the production of drama "The Unseen Hand" by the Alfred Dampier Dramatic…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1904 · page 6

The Alfred Dampler Company, had another good audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the drama. "The Unseen Hand," was reproduced. As on…

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Carrington. Methodist Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1904 · page 7

An enjoyable concert was given in the School of Arts hall, Carrington, on Monday evening, in aid of the trust funds of the local Methodist Church, by the…

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Victoria Theatre. "Second to None."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1904 · page 6

At the Victoria Theatre last evening Mr. Alfred Dampter's powerful dramatic company presented in very effective fashion the drama, in five acts, entitled "Second…

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Carrington. Seamen's Farewell Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1904 · page 7

The attendance at the Seamen's Bethel on Tuesday night last was large, and the programme good The Rev. R. M. Bowles, chaplain to seamen for the port, presided…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Merchant of Venice."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 June 1904 · page 6

There was another good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, when Mr. Alfred Dampier's Company reproduced the drama "Second to None." As on the…

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