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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
61 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 4
ON Tuesday a grand ball, the proceeds of which will go to swell the exchequer of the St. Vincent's Hospital, was given is the Masonic Hall. It is almost needless to say that it was a most successful affair, success in such matters…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The taste for dramatic representation which, it would seem, is a common inheritance of humanity, found early illustration in this colony. Those unfortunate beings…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →What is there of beauty or grace which draws crowds of reasoning human beings to the performance of a woman, divested of as much cumbrous attire as the law will permit, flying…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—Under the management of that es[?] gentlemen and gifted comedian, Mr. Hoskins, the plagoers of this metropolis have had the privilage of enjoying the stage as it ought to be—a mirror held up…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SIR,—Allow me through your columns to draw the attention of the manager of the above to the intolerable nuisance occasioned by the continual conversation which is kept up behind the screen, in so loud a tone as to render it almost…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—Being in town on business from the country, I availed myself of the opportunity thus afforded to attend the concert which took place at the Temperance Hall on Saturday evening last. I was glad that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →ON Thursday evening a large number of the citizens of Sydney availed themselves of an opportunity afforded them to hear the fine band of the 50th, and at the same time aid in a benevolent work. The concert was given by…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Tho Turin Gu[?]ette gives details of the barning of the Nota Theatre in that city. The di[?]aster occured during the performance of Criapino is Comare. The house was uncrowded, and the piece had arrived at about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The summer sun is laughing down, And o'er the heather glancing—"We'll haste away ere close of day To join the peasants dancing…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The Concert announced to take place at the Germania Assembly Rooms, under the auspices of the Refugees, came off with great eclat on Tuesday evening. The hall…
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Continued on Trove, page 13 →Pursuant to announcement, a grand vocal and instru[?]tal concert was given in the Brunswick Hall last evening, in aid of the funds of St. Mary's Orphanage, Freeman's Bay. Having…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Is England musical? As much so as Italy, Germany, or France? More or less so? Does the Hollander beat the Welshman in his native tune? the Belgian transcend the Irishman? Do all Frenchmen play and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"DANCE, my children! lads and lasses! Cut and shuffle, toes and heels! Piper, roar from every chanter Hurricanes of Highland reels!…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Mr. Bellows on finishing his song has been vociferously encored. Bill: WHAT'S THAT CHAP BROUGHT BACK FOR? Harry: WHY, HE SUNG HIS SONG SO BADLY, THEY ARE GOING TO MAKE HIM DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sir,—Will you allow me, as a citizen, a small space in your columns, to say a few words in connection with the above. I was surprised on Thursday evening to see so many well dressed people let in through…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—I noticed in this day's issue a letter, headed as above, from some person signing himself "Justice." Your correspondent appears to me to be one of the grumbling sort. He does not like to see people shirk…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—Having been present at two of the above concerts, and viewing with great pleasure Mr. Gassner's great exertions in the cause of charity, I think that it would not be out place if the patrons and officers of those…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Manager...W. M, Arnold. Stage ditto...J. Robertson. UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION!!! In active preparation and will be shortly produced, a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hing Henry VIII, Mr. M--cl--y. Cardinal Wolsey, Mr P--rk--s. Earl of Surrey, Mr. Robertson. King-- Good, my lord, You are full of Fenian stuff, and have an inventory…
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