The Ball at the Victoria Railways Goods Shed
The ball in the new railway goods shed, at Spencer-street, Melbourne, to commemorate its opening, came off on the 23rd of February, proving a most…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1872
115 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 6
Destruction of the Melbourne Theatre Royal by Fire
The Theatre Royal, the last of three of the finest theatres in the Australasian group, is a now heap of charred and smouldering ruins, the only vestige left being the…
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SIR,—In an article in this morning's Herald, descriptive of the Pitt-street Sabbath-school Exhibition, it is stated: "Dr. Jones exhibits a painting done from memory by Baird Shaw after an original by Noel…
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SENSATIONALISM has been varied by the appearance of Miss Sharp, a young lady of considerable personal attractions and musical ability. The attendance continues to be good. SCHOOL OF ARTS…
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The band saw is in reality a very serviceable tool, but we question whether its capabilities are properly appreciated in this country, or its merits fully ascertained. In the United States this saw is utilized to a…
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THE reproduction of " Orpheus " has been attended by most favourable results. The theatre has been crowded almost nightly, and the burlesque seems ever to gain in popular favour. A judicious selection of smaller pieces, introducing Mr. Charles Young, has also in no…
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SIR,—Allow me to contradict a statement which appeared in the Evening News on Tuesday, the 30th, referring to the Volunteer Brigade Band breaking their engagement by not playing at the Exhibition…
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" LURLINE, or the Nymph of the Lurleyburg," was produced at this theatre last Saturday. This burlesque is one of the best that Byron ever wrote, and never fails to prove a '' draw," when properly nut on the stage. In the present instance the management have…
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THE "Nymph of the Lurleyburg" still maintains its popularity, though the cast has been altered by the substitution of Mr. Andrews for Mr. C. Young, the latter gentleman being too unwell to appear. Mr. Andrews's is, of course, a different rendering of the character,…
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"Lost in London," a play of the modern sensational school, was produced at this theatre on Saturday evening last, and is still being played to good houses. Mr. Rainford deserves much credit for the manner in which he renders a role of a most difficult character, and…
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"LA VIVANDIERE. "still occupies the boards, and draws good houses" On Monday Miss Howarde took her first benefit, and was enthusiastically received. The lady is well deserving of the applause awarded her. Her performance in the burlesque is excellent, as also is that…
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AN excellent sensation drama, entitled " the Miser," has been played during the week. "La Vivandiere" still maintains its popularity. A burlesque of the Tichborne case is announced for Friday. The author is Mr. Frank Hutchinson, a gentleman well known as one…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Salutation. a Goulburn Local, Vocal Duet. AIR--Jock o'Hazeldean. -- Wilcox's Band
Hossifer (coaxingly).--Pray give me the salute, young man ; Pray give me the salute. That trifles please a little mind Is a tact you won't dispute…
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"LOST in London" has been revived for a few nights and well received. The Tichborne burlesque is likely to prove a successful venture to the management. A troupe of Kanakas, entitled "The Erromanga Troupe," performed for a few nights. Their entertain…
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On Monday evening a grand concert was given in the School of Arts, West Maitland, by the members of St. John's Choir, in aid of the Cathedral fund. Notwithstanding the very…
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BIRON--he of the Town and Country Journal--the dramatic critic par excellence--has pronounced his unqualified disapproval of the Tichborne burlesque. In that strain of elegant satire so well known to the readers of the T. and C., he condemns the piece. In his…
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LAST night, the annual ball of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales took place in the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, and was universally pronounced to be, in all respects, a most complete success. About six hundred…
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"PRINCE DORUS," a fairy extravaganza of the Planchè school, is now attracting good audiences. The work of localising has been performed by Mr. S. H. Banks in a satisfactory manner. The scenery and mountings are remarkably good, and the company fail…
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ON the 20th, the annual ball of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales took place in the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, and was universally pronounced to be, in all respects, a most complete success. About six hundred…
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"PRINCE DORUS" has maintained its place during the week, as the leading attraction at this theatre. The performers are better up in their parts, and the burlesque goes very smoothly. Last evening, Mr. J. J. Bartlett took a benefit, under the patronage of the Governor…
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