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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1842

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Mr. Nesbitt's Benefit. Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Herald · Saturday 16 July 1842 · page 2

MR. NESBITT respect fully informs the Patrons of the Drama and the Public generally, that his first Benefit in Australia will take place on…

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Mr. Nesbitt's Benefit. Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Herald · Monday 18 July 1842 · page 2

MR. NESBITT respectfully informs the Patrons of the Drama and the Public generally, that his first Benefit in Australia will take place on…

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The Goulburn Bachelors' Ball, Or, Cause Without Effect

Australasian Chronicle · Thursday 4 August 1842 · page 2

Why, dear me! Mamma, it is surely an age Since the Bachelors' Ball so bewildered our brains; For you know 'twas supposed half the beaux would engage Their partners for life, and wear Hymen's soft chains…

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Royal Victoria Theatre Monday, September 5, 1842. Under Distinguished Patronage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 September 1842 · page 2

MONSIEUR CHARRIERE respectfully begs leave to inform the gentry and public generally, that he has taken the Theatre for the above night, on which occasion he begs to announce[?]…

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Report of the Meeting in the Victoria THEATRE--(Continued.)

The Teetotaller and General Newspaper · Wednesday 14 September 1842 · page 3

Mr. W. C. CURREY said, he had great pleasure in seconding the resolution. At that late hour he would not detain them long. There could be no doubt in a reflecting mind, that the use of intoxicating drinks has…

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Mr. Deane's Concert

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1842 · page 2

Mr. Deane's concert on Wednesday evening attracted a brillant, and considering the 'pressure of the times,' a numerous audience, at the Victoria. The overtures to Gustavus and Acteon…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. First Night of the Season

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 September 1842 · page 2

The Public is respectfully informed, that this Theatre will re-open ON THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT. 22. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE STEWARDS OF…

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English [?]Cts. the Queen's Fancy Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 September 1842 · page 3

IT having been intimated to Sir Robert Peel that he would be asked what costume he intended to adopt at the above entertainment, the right hon. baronet has prepared the…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Saturday, Oct. 1, 1842

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 October 1842 · page 2

WILL be performed LUKE THE LABOURER; or, the Lost Son. A Dance by [?] E. [?] To conclude with VALENTINE AND ORSON; or, the Wild Man of…

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Royal Victoria Theatre, Tuesday, October 4, 1842

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 October 1842 · page 2

Will he performed BEAUX and BELLES OR SINGLE LIFE. A variety of entertainments. To conclude with OF AGE TO-MORROW…

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Grand Ball for the Relief of the Spitalfields Weavers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 October 1842 · page 4

THIS magnificent fete which took place on Thursday night at her Majesty's Theatre, possessed an interest in addition to the excellent and charitable object it was intended…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1842

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 October 1842 · page 2

Will be performed, THE PRISONER OF WAR. A Variety of Entertainments. To conclude with THERESE, THE ORPHAN OF GENEVA…

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English Intelligence. the Queen's Masque Ball at Buckingham Palace

The Australian · Wednesday 12 October 1842 · page 3

Nothing occurred to mar the high festival at the Palace, on Thursday night: in splendour of all kinds—of dress, of jewellery, and of female beauty—it disappointed no expectation. Of what…

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[?] Extracts. the Queen's Fancy Ball. (From the Colonial Gazette.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1842 · page 4

NOTHING occurred to mar the high festival at the Palace on Thursday night: in splendour of all kinds—of dress, of jewellery, and of female beauty, it disappointed…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Saturday, October 15, 1842

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 October 1842 · page 2

WILL be performed WONDER, A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET. Madame Gautrot will have the honour to appear, and sing in English the popular song "'Tis the…

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Miss Hinckesmann's Concert

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1842 · page 2

We were much pleased to see a good attendance at Miss Hinckesman's concert on Wednesday evening. The fair Beneficiare, though labouring under great nervous excitement,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 October 1842 · page 2

The Public is respectfully informed that the following Ladies and Gentlemen, from the London Theatres, having arrived, they will shortly make their appearance at this Theatre…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Monday, November 7. Second Appearance of Mrs. Gibbs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 November 1842 · page 2

This evening will be repeated the musical entertainment called PAUL AND VIRGINIA. A variety of entertainments. To conclude with THERESE; or, the ORPHAN…

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The Band. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 December 1842 · page 3

GENTLEMEN,—As I am sure you take an interest in everything that would amuse as well as benefit the citizens of Sydney, I feel it unnecessary to make any apology for calling…

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