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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1848

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Royal Victoria Theatre. M.r. F. Howson's Benefit. This Evening, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1848 · page 2

The evening's entertainments will commence with Barnett's grand Romantic Opero, in three acts, entitled, THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH. Donald, Mr. J. Howson; Hela,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1848 · page 2

UNDER the patronage of the D.C.R., S.C.R., D.S., and Brethren of the Ancient Order of Foresters. MR. COLLINS'S BENEFIT, who…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1848 · page 2

Will be presented, the admired Opera, entitled the BOHEMIAN GIRL. With all the original music. Count Arnheim, Mr. Rogers; Florestein, Mrs. Ximenes; Thaddeus, Mr. J…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 30. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Sir Maurice O'connell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 March 1848 · page 2

MR. WALFORD, Prompter, respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Sydney and its vicinity, that his first benefit will take place on the above evening, The evening's…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Monday Evening, April 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1848 · page 2

MR. J. HOWSON begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that his Benefit takes place on the above evening, when he respectfully solicits their patronage and support. The…

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Royal Victoria Theatre, This Evening, April 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1848 · page 2

WILL be presented for the second time, the Drama, entitled the WREN BOYS: OR, THE MOMENT OF PERIL. Eugene Hamond, Mr. Nesbitt, Edward Fitzroy, Mr. J. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1848 · page 2

MR. J. HOWSON begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that his Benefit takes place on the above evening, when he respectfully solicits their patronage and support. The…

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Royal Victoria Theatre, Under the distinguished patronage of Mrs. E. Deas Thompson. on Monday Evening, April 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 April 1848 · page 2

For the Benefit of Signor and Madame CARANDINI, who respectfully solicit the support and patronage of the inhabitants of Sydney and its vicinity…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. on Thursday Evening, April 13Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 April 1848 · page 2

Under the immediate patronage of Captain OWEN STANLEY, Lieutenant YULE, and Officers of H. M. S. Rattlesnake and Bramble. Mr. TORNING, in announcing his FAREWELL…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 13Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 April 1848 · page 2

Under the immediate patronage of Captain OWEN STANLEY, Lieutenant YULE, and Officers of H. M. S. Rattlesnake and Bramble. Mr. TORNING, in announcing his FAREWELL…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 15th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1848 · page 2

WILL be presented the Opera entitled the NIGHT DANCERS. Albert, Mr. J. Howson; Godfrey, Mr. Rogers; Giselle, Mrs. Guerin; Mary, Mrs. Ximenes. Characters in the…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Arabin's Benefit. This Evening, April 17Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1848 · page 2

WHEN will be presented the Historical Tragedy, in 5 Acts, entitled BRUTUS; OR, THE FALL OF TARQUIN. Lucius Junius Brutus, Mr. Nesbitt; Titus, Mr. Arabin; Torquinie, Mrs…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 18Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 April 1848 · page 2

Will be presented the popular opera entitled the BOHEMIAN GIRL. Count Arnheim, Mr. Rogers; Florostien, Mrs. Ximenes; Thaddcus, Mr. J. Howson; Devilshoof, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 April 1848 · page 2

WILL bo produced a Drama, entitled the MOUNTAIN KING; OR, THE CASTLE BURNERS! Calderoni, Mr. Arabin; Busaco, Mr. Rogers; Jaques, Mr. F. Howson; Marco…

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A Ball at Government House Halifax

The Sentinel · Thursday 27 April 1848 · page 4

Announcements now became more frequent. Major and Mrs. Section Mrs. and the Misses d[?] Laine; the Hon. Mr. Flint (a privy councillor); Mr. Steel (the Speaker), Mr. and Miss Steel, and…

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A Ball at Government House Halifax. by the Author of "Sam Slick, the Cluck Maker."

The Sentinel · Thursday 4 May 1848 · page 4

"I say Bill, that's a pretty craft with a rain how on her catheads, aint she ?-- there, that one with pink st earners and long-legged gloves,"said one little middy to another…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Novelty!!! To-morrow Evening, 6Th May, 1848. Beautiful Scientific Exhibition of Dissolving Views! And newly-discovered Optical Instrument the Chromatrope. Mr. J. W. New Land

The Australian · Friday 5 May 1848 · page 2

Will exhibit his beautiful collection of Dissolving Views! (as shown at the Polytechnic, Adelaide Gallery, &c.) and DAZZLING CHROMATROPS! by the aid of the Celebrated…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1848 · page 2

Will be produced (for the second time), a new and original Drama, in three Acts, from the pen of J. Baldwin Buckstone, Esq., entitled THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST; OR,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1848 · page 2

Will be produced (for the third time), a new and original Drama, in three Acts, from the pen of J. Baldwin Buckstone, Esq., entitled THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST; OR,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1848 · page 4

Will be presented, for the first time in this colony, a musical Drama, entitled THIS HOUSE TO BE SOLD (The property of the late William Shakespeare), INQUIRE…

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