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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
68 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 4
This theatre has come to a sudden collapse. On Thursday night, in passing, we observed that there was no performance, and upon enquiry, learned that some misunderstanding having arisen between the players and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A word or two before the Play begins: You know the saying—" Let him laugh who wins," We hope to win. Still, lest our bubble burst, We;d like to do a little laughing first…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →We have to relate one of the most remarkable episodes in real life that has yet been revealed on this gold-field. About three months ago, arespectably dressed, smart looking gentleman makes his debut on Spring Creek, as a partner in a flourishing hotel and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The arrangements for the accommodation and provision of enjoyment for a very large party, at the Exchange, were comprehensive and satisfactory; and it was well that they were so complete,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →With a view to popularise the Exhibition as much as possible—especially with the fail sex—the Council of the Agricultural Society made arrangements for a ball, which came off with great eclat on Wednesday, at the Exchange…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The new Opera-house in the Haymarket is now so nearly completed, and the works up to the present time have progressed with such marvellous celerity, that, if it were desired, her Majesty's Theatre, complete at all points,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →With a view to popu[?] the Exhibition as much as possible—especially with the fair sex — the Council of the Agricultural Society mude arrangements for a ball, which came off with great [?] on the evening of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →THIS Society celebrated its first Anniversary, by holding two meetings; one for the children on Friday, May 14th, and one for the friends, on Monday, May 17th…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The new Opera-house in the Haymarket is now so nearly completed, and the works up to the present time have progressed with such marvellous celerity, that, if it were desired, her Majesty's Theatre, complete at all points,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →1st Rival.: OO-WOO! ALL OF YOU, BE IN TIME--2nd ditto (interraptiny): TO BUY WAX MATCHES A PENNY A BOX, AND I MUST GIVE YOU THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION THAT, IF YOU REALLY REQUIRE ENLIGHTENMENT YOU'LL.--…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →A CORRESPONDENT sends the Pall Mall Gazette a long account of the Viceroy's ball, given on the 4tn instant, at his new palace at Gezireh, on the banks of the Nile, about five miles' drive…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The ball last evening, at the Masosic Hall, could by no means be denominated a success, for of the almost thousands of brilliant uniforms that paraded at noon, scarcely fifty could be seen in the room. There…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On Tuesday evening, "The Birthday Ball," given in honour of the natal day of her most gracious Majesty, took place at Government House. The weather was beautifully fine, and a very large number of distinguished…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ON Monday evening, a complimentary concert was tendered by the Sons of Temperance to Mr. A Fairfax. The hall was crowded in every Part. In the absence…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →OLIVER CROMWELL (a rumbustical Patriot)...Mr. R. Dr.V-R. THE SPEAKER OF THE 'OUSE (a loquacious Patriot)...Mr. R. B. SM-TH. SIR HARRY VANE (not a Municipal Patriot)... Mr. J-S-PHS-N. Messrs. D-v-s, M.P.A.; Mr. B-nn-t, M.P.A.; Mr. W-ll-ms-n,M.P.A.;…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Augustus Fitznoodle O'Donkey is standing before you, I vow: Folks say I'm a bit of a monkey, and oft I get into a row; I'm a gem of the gay civil service, and, dear boys, between me and you, Though the ladies in George-street admire me, I'm not often seen in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →CHURCHES.—Ladles, when they have new dressess should nevor go to church until about ten minutes after the service has commenced; the best time would be when the clergyman is reading the lessons of the day, for then all the congregation would be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →1.--That this society be called the Prince Alfred, Band of Hope and Temperance juvenile Literary Society. 2.--That its object be to train the young in…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →I AM no artist. Landscape, portrait, marine, and figure painting are not my forte. "My lord, I know no touch of it. My earliest efforts in art never got beyond a sketch I once made of a placid lake. A straight line represented the water and two curleycues, two ducks…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →MDLLE. Artot is engaged to be married to a Spanish gentleman of good family, who has been singing with his fiancée at Moscow during the past season of Italian opera…
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