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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1854

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Miss Hayes' Concert. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 September 1854 · page 8

SIR,—Will you, for the sake of us poor Irishmen, permit me to remind "The Daughter of Erin," who last night delighted many of us so much, that once upon a time there lived an Irish poet, named Thomas Moore…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Friday 29 September 1854 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Friday, September 20th, the performance will commence with the play, in three acts, entitled PIZARRO; or, THE DEATH OF ROLLA, Rolla, Miss Kato Denin; Pizarro, Mr. Byers; High Priest, Mr. F…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, September 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 September 1854 · page 4

The evening's entertainment will commence with the Play, in five Acts, entitled PIZARRO, or the Death of Rolla: Rolla, Miss Kate Denin; Pizarro, Mr. Byers; Alonzo, Mr. Holloway; High Priest, Mr. F. Howson; Sentinel, Mr. Hammond; Blind…

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Miss Catherine Hayes' Concerts

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 30 September 1854 · page 3

The concerts of this charming songstress, with which we were delighted during the past week, have fully borne out the extravagant praises which were so unsparingly lavished upon her by the American press. Her exquisitely graceful appearance on Tuesday…

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Original Correspondence. Miss Hayes' Concert. To the Editors of Bell's Life in Sydney

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 30 September 1854 · page 3

Gentlemen,—Will you in justice to O[?]ld Ireland, and long life to you, try and induce my fair countrywoman, who is now performing at the Victoria Theatre, to infuse a little more Irish…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Benefit of Miss K. Denin This Evening, Monday, October 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 October 1854 · page 4

WILL be presented the Play entitled the HUNCHBACK, Master Walter, Mr. C. R. Thorne; Fathom, Mr. F. Howson; Julia, Miss Kate Denin; Helen, Mrs. C. R. Thorne. Medley Dance, Miss Julia Mathews. To conclude with the Drama called ASMODEUS,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 4 October 1854 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Last appearance but two or Mrs, C. R Thome, Miss [?] [?] Miss E. Thorne, Mr. C. R. Thorne, Mr. J. [?] and Mr. Russell, THIS EVENING, Wednesday, October 4, will be…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Thursday 5 October 1854 · page 4

BENEFIT OF MR. C. R. THORNE.—Last appearance but two of Mrs. C. R. Thorne, Miss Kat[?] Denia, Miss E. Thorne, Mr. C. R. Thorne, Mr. J. M'Closkey, and Mr. Russell…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Benefit of Mr. C. R. Thorne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 October 1854 · page 4

Last appearance but two of Mrs. C. R. Thorne, Miss Kate Denin, Miss E. Thorne, Mr. C. R. Thorne, Mr. J. M'Closkey, and Mr. Russell. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Benefit of Mr. C. R. Thorne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 October 1854 · page 4
Also in Empire

Last appearance but two of Mrs. C. R. Thorne, Miss Kate Denin, Miss E. Thorne, Mr. C. R. Thorne, Mr. J. M'Closkey, and Mr. Russell. THIS EVENING, OCTOBER 6th,…

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Miss Catherine Hayes Concerts

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 7 October 1854 · page 3

The last concert of this justly celebrated songstress was announced for last Saturday evening, and as might have been expected, the house was crowded to suffocation. In every song she was most enthusiastically encored, and every time her thrilling…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Monday 9 October 1854 · page 5

On Friday evening last, Mr. Thorne took his benefit at this establishment There was an excellent Bill of Fare offered, consisting of the operatic play of "Rob Roy," the drama of the…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Monday 9 October 1854 · page 4

BENEFIT OF MRS. AND MISS EMILY THORNE. Under the distinguished patronage of his Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Charles A. Fitz Roy, K.C.B. THIS EVENING, Monday, October 9th, will be presented…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Benefit of Mrs. and Miss Emily Thorne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 October 1854 · page 4

Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Charles A. fitz Roy, K.C.B., who has signified his intention of honouring Mrs. and Miss Emily Thorne with his presence at the Theatre on this occasion…

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Miss Catharine Hayes' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 October 1854 · page 5

IF we consider the extraordinary excitement which has taken place in Sydney since the arrival of Miss Catharine Hayes, the crowds that are nightly unable to obtain admission, the number of persons the most…

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The Victoria Theatre. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 October 1854 · page 2

SIR,—I shall feel obliged by your permitting me to inquire through the medium of your columns why the doors of the theatre are not opened to the public at seven o'clock, in pursuance of the announcement to…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, October 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 October 1854 · page 4

Will be produced the Play called The HONEYMOON; or, How to rule a Wife. Duke, Mr. J. L. Byers; Jaques, Mr. F. Howson; Lopez, Mr. S. Howard; Juliana, Mrs. Guerin; Volunte, Miss Sinclair; Zamora (with [?]…

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Victoria Theatre

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 14 October 1854 · page 3

This theatre has been well attended daring the past week. The Thorne family, Miss Denin, and Mr M'Clusky continue to meet with the approbation of the playgoing public In the OLD GUARD Mr C. Thorne admirably pourtrayed the high sense of honor and…

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