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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1839

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Australian · Thursday 19 September 1839 · page 2

On THURSDAY, September 19, 1839, will be perforated for the second time in this Colony, Sheridan's Admired Comedy, in five Acts entitled, THE SCHOOL OF SCANDAL. After which…

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Concert

Australasian Chronicle · Friday 20 September 1839 · page 1

We are happy to announce that another Concert will take place. this evening at the Old Court House. The Lady, for whose Benefit it is, is spoken of as a first-rate…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Australian · Saturday 21 September 1839 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Saturday, September 21, will be performed, for the second time, a petite comedy, in two acts, entitled. NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS. After which, a Favourite Song…

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Sydney Monitor & Commercial Advertiser Monday Morning, September 23, 1839. Nothing extenuate, nor ought set down in malice. SHAKESPEARE. Miss Fernandez' Concert

The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1839 · page 2

This lady's Concert was held in the Old Court 1 House, Castlereagh-street, on Friday, and we were happy to see a full room. The room appeared crowded, but this was because a number of…

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Miss Fernander Concert

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 24 September 1839 · page 1

Truly this is becoming a musical people. Night after night, we see crowds assembling to enjoy this innocent and enobling amusement, and every Concert surpasses its…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Australian · Thursday 26 September 1839 · page 2

THIS EVENING, September 26, will be performed (for the second time at this Theatre), the Nautical Drama, in three Acts, entitled, MY POLL AND MY PARTNER JOE. After…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Herald · Monday 30 September 1839 · page 2

THIS EVENING, MONDAY, September 30, 1839, will be performed, for the first time at this Theatre, the Operatic Extravaganza in th[?]ee acts, entitled TOM and JERRY; or, LIFE…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 1 October 1839 · page 2

On THURSDAY, October 3, 1839. will be performed for the second time at this Theatre, the Operatic Extravaganza entitled TOM AND FERRY; or, LIFE IN LONDON. To…

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Theatre of Arts, Bridge-street

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 1 October 1839 · page 1

We have just been to see Mr. Barlow's Exhibition, and have been both surprised and delighted at the novelty and ingenuity displayed by the Artist in its construction…

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Mr. Deck's Farewell Concert

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 1 October 1839 · page 1

At this Gentleman's Concert, which is to take place in the Royal Victoria Theatre to-morrow evening, upwards of seventy musicians are engaged, comprising a…

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Mr. Peck's Concert

Australasian Chronicle · Friday 4 October 1839 · page 1

Amongst the passing events of the day, Concerts now form a prominent feature, and we could wish that they might long continue to do so if well conducted and got up with a view to…

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Concert at Windsor

Australasian Chronicle · Friday 4 October 1839 · page 1

We beg to apprise our numerous readers at Windsor, that they will have an opportunity of gratifying their musical taste by attending Monsieur Gautrot's Concert, at the Court House, at…

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Mr Peck's Concert

The Australian · Saturday 5 October 1839 · page 2

The programme of this concert led us to expect a pich and varied evening's entertainment, and the performance fully justified our anticipations; Mr Peck is entitled to the highest praise as well for the selection…

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New Strand Theatre

The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1839 · page 4

After the performance of The Fairy Lake, or the Magic Veil, which was produced at this theatre at the beginning of last week, and which has not failed to attract crowded audiences, a new…

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Original Correspondent. Cecilian Concert. to the Editor

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1839 · page 3

SIR--As, perhaps, some little disappointment may be experienced in consequence, of my non-appearance at the Concert of the "Cecilia" last evening, and considerable…

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Concert

Australasian Chronicle · Friday 8 November 1839 · page 1

We have great pleasure in calling attention to the Programme of Mons. Gautrot's Concert in our advertising columns. More than usual good taste has been displayed in…

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Theatre Royal Covent Garden

The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser · Wednesday 4 December 1839 · page 2

It is with mingled emotions of regret and satisfaction that we mark on our dramatic calendar the last night of the Covent-garden season and of the Macready management. Our satisfaction is…

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An Irish Dance

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 14 December 1839 · page 4

A writer on the Irish people says: -- The Irish dance, like every other assembly composed of Irish men and Irish women, presents the spectator with all those…

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Mr Macready's Farewell Speech at Covent Garden Theatre

The Australian · Saturday 14 December 1839 · page 4

"Ladles and Gentlemen—This being, the last time I can have the honour of appearing before you as the director of your amusements, I wish to render you…

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To the Editor of the Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser. Anniversary Concert of the Cecilian Society

The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1839 · page 2

SIR,—We attended on Friday evening the Anniversary of the Cecilian Society at the Court House, and were much pleased on hearing so delightful a concert from the amateurs of New…

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