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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1847

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Exhibition of Pictures. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1847 · page 3

GENTLEMEN,—Since the writer for the Atlas has had his say about the domed toplight, perhaps you will refer to my manuscript, and inform the public and Mr. Punch where the…

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 11 May 1847 · page 3

During tho previous week Don John of AUSTHIA has maintained uninterrupted and triumphant possession of the boards, attracting crowded and brilliant audiences, and winning…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the admired Opera of DON JOHN OF AUSTRIA. Brother Carlos, or Charles V., Mr. Nesbitt; Philip II, Mr J Howson; Don Quixada, Mr. Spencer; Don…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the admired Opera of THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH. Donald, Mr. J. Howson; Christie, Mr. Griffiths; Hela, Mr. F. Howson; Eolia, Mrs. Guerin; Etheria,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1847 · page 2

Will be presented the admired Opers of LA SONNAMBULA. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Alessio, Mr. Griffiths; Amina, Mrs. Guerin; Liza,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the admired opera of the MOUNTAIN SYLPH. Donald. Mr. J. Howson; Christie, Mr. Griffiths; Hela, Mr. F. Howson; Eolia (the Mountain Sylph), Mrs…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Thursday 20 May 1847 · page 3

On Monday evening, a gay and glittering throng flocked to tho Royal Victoria, to pay substantial tribute to tho talented composer of DON JOHN OF AUSTRIA, to whose exclusive…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, for the last time this [?]son, the admired Opera of LA SONNAMBULA, with all the Original Music. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1847 · page 2

Will be presented, the Comic Opera of LOVE IN A VILLAGE. Young Meadows, Mr. J. Howson; Justice Woodcock, Mr. Griffiths; Hawthorn, Mr. F. Howson; Hodge, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Whitsun Monday and the Queen's Birth-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1847 · page 2

FOR the benefit of Mr. GRIFFITHS, manager, who respectfully solicits a portion of public patronage which has been so liberally afforded him on former occasions…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Whitsun Monday and the Queen's Birth-day, May 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1847 · page 2

FOR the benefit of Mr. GRIFFITHS, manager, will be produced, for the first time in this colony, an operatic legendary drama, entitled THE RED LANCE; [?]R, THE MERRIE…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening May 25, 1847

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1847 · page 2

Will be produced, for the second time in this colony, an operatic legendary drama, entitled THE RED LANCE; OR. THE MERRIE MEN OF HOXTON. Val Wolfstan[?]ang,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Mr. Spencer's Benefit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1847 · page 2

MR. SPENCER begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public that his first Benefit for the last five years will take place on THURSDAY EVENING, May 27th. The evening's…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Mr. Spencers Benefit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 2

MR. SPENCER begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public that his first Benefit for the last five years will take place THIS EVENING, May 27th. The evening's…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the admired Drama of THE RED LANCE; OR, THE MERRIE MEN OF HOXTON: Val Wolfstanfang, the Red Lance, Mr. Nesbitt; Sir Hal Cherrington,…

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Miseries of a Ball-room. [Continued]. Miseries of Mind

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 29 May 1847 · page 1

1. Mistaking the night, you find the master of the house asleep by the fire; and the lady and her daughters in their morning wrappers. 2. Going so early that the lamps are…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 29, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 29 May 1847 · page 2

Will be presented, the admired drama of THE RED LANCE; or, THE MERRIE MEN OF HOXTON. Val Wolfstanfang, "the Red Lance," frequently assuming the character of Adolphe…

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The Mayor's Fancy Ball. To the Editors of Bell's Life

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 29 May 1847 · page 3

GENTLEMEN,—In consequence of the great pressure and inconvenience which parties were subjected to for want of room at the last Fancy Dress Ball, I beg to suggest on the next…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. for the Benefit of Mrs. Guerin. This Evening, May 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be produced for the first time in this colony, the Drama entitled THE TEMPTER; on, THE OLD MILL OF ST. DENIS A variety of entertainments. The Musical…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 June 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the admired Opera of THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH: Donald, Mr. J Howson; Chris[?]ie, Mr. Griffiths; Hela, Mr. F Howson; Eolia (the Mountain Sylph),…

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