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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1870

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 26 February 1870 · page 3

The engngcmont of Herr Bandman at this house was brought to a conclusion lust night, the ocoasion being selected as a benefit to the tragedian. The attendance was not a very substantial recognition of the actor's…

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Frightful Catastrophe at a Theatre

Sydney Mail · Saturday 26 February 1870 · page 7

A shocking occurrence took place at the new Theatre Royal, Bristol, on Boxing night. A great crowd had assembled at the theatre to witness the pantomime of Robinson Crusoe, and a steep gangway leading to the pit…

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Frightful Accident at the Bristol Theatre. (From the Times, December 30.)

Empire · Tuesday 1 March 1870 · page 4

The circumstances under which eighteen persons were suffocated or crushed to death on Monday evening at Bristol, appear to have been as follows:—On Boxing-day, as early as 5 in the…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1870 · page 3

This evening the old "Vio" will once more throw open its doora to the lovers of the Dramatic art. A first-class company has been engaged, and to suit the depressed state of the times, the prices have been considorably…

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Royal Adelphi Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1870 · page 3

A very crowded house assembled on Saturday evening last, to witness the porformuueas of Herr Bandmann and his talented wife, Miss Milly Pulinor. "Romeo and Juliet" was announced, Miss Milly Palmor taking the…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1870 · page 3

The Hussey, Kelly, and Holly'a Minstrels oponed at the Prince of Wales on Saturday evening last, the house being crowded in every part, a mark of favor which has been continued during the week, notwithstanding the…

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Frightful Accident at the Bristol Theatre. (From the Times, December 30.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 March 1870 · page 23

The circumstances under which eighteen persons were suffocated or crushed to death on Monday evening at Bristol, appear to have been as follows:—On Boxing-day, as early as 5 in the…

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The Burning of a Theatre Dreadful Scene

Evening News · Wednesday 9 March 1870 · page 3

The Milwaukee Wisconsin of November 16, has the following details of the burning of the theatre in that city at about 10 o'clock on Monday night. The fire occurred during a sword cambat, in which a rapier…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 12 March 1870 · page 3

The admirers of the sensational drama have had a capital opportunity of gratifying their taste during the past week at the above named theatre. On Saturday evening the house was crowded to excess by…

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Royal Adelphi Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 12 March 1870 · page 3

Since the engagement of Herr Bandmann and Miss Milly Palmer, the management have been rewarded by crowded houses. On Saturday evening "Hamlet" was announced, but owing to a breach of contract on the…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 12 March 1870 · page 3

If good houses are to be looked upon as appreciative marks of the excellence and quality of the entertainments submitted for public approval, the Kelly, Hussey, and Holly troupe may be said to have been more than…

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The Burning of a Theatre. Dreadful Scene

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 March 1870 · page 24

The Milwaukee Wisconsin of November 16, has the following details of the burning of the theatre in that city at about 10 o'clock on Monday night. The fire occurred during a sword cambat, in which a rapier…

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Royal Adelphi Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 19 March 1870 · page 3

HERR BANDMANN and Miss MILLY PALMER have now quite established themselves as favourites with the playgoing people of this city, and although the weather has been a great detriment the house has been pretty fairly…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 19 March 1870 · page 3

"Sun and Shadow" has maintained its place upon the boards of this theatre during the week and has been tolerably well attended, notwithstanding the unpleasant state of the weather. The drama has been played with…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 19 March 1870 · page 3

The Hussey, Kelly, and Holly troupe of minstrels still maintain their prestige in public favor at this house. On Saturday last an afternoon performance was given, but owing to the heavy down pour of rain the house was only…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 26 March 1870 · page 3

This old temple of the drama has been tolerably attended, but it is evident that the somewhat lengthy run which "SUN and SHADOW" has enjoyed must come to a termination. The piece has played very smoothly…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 26 March 1870 · page 3

Bettor weather brings brighter prospects, as the past week's results must have proved to those talonted and now well established public favorites. The week's programme has undergone several changes, in the…

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The Drama and the Theatre. No. I. (To the Editor of the Protestant Standard.)

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 2 April 1870 · page 6

SIR,--In recent issues of your valuable journal, several articles and paragraphs have been devoted to the just condemnation of the laudatory criticisms which…

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Concert of Action among Farmers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 April 1870 · page 12

With the exception of husbandry, every money. making interestin this our age of money, isthoroughly organized, and over ready for aggressive or defensive action as the occasion may require whether in…

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The Sydney Concert Saloons. To the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 7 April 1870 · page 4

SIR,—Will you permit me to make a few remarks respecting our social and select little concert rooms, which I much regret to state (through some entirely mistaken notions on the part of our worthy.J.P.'s)…

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