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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1874

115 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 6

The Concert

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 18 July 1874 · page 5

The Grand Concert which took place on this memorable occasion was equally successful with the other portions of the celebration. After the procession had been duly concluded, Herr Alfred…

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Opera Criticism: As It Must Be to Please Theatre Managers

Sydney Punch · Friday 24 July 1874 · page 1

AVING premised this much generally (1), we will proceed to our notice of the performance which was listened to with breathless…

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St. Vincent's Hospital Ball

Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist and Grazier · Saturday 25 July 1874 · page 6

ON Wednesday, the 8th of July, the usual annual ball, in aid of this deserving charity, was held in the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park. His Excellency the Governor,…

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Ball in Aid of St. Vincents Hospital at Exhibition Building

Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist and Grazier · Saturday 25 July 1874 · page 20

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Madame Arabella Goddard's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 August 1874 · page 5

WHEN the accomplished and world-renowned pianiate left Australia for India, some twelve months ago, few persons anticipated that she would afford us the privilege and pleasure of hearing her marvellous performances again…

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Victoria Theatre

Sydney Punch · Friday 14 August 1874 · page 6

AFTER the termination of the opera season, that enterprising caterer for public amusement, Mr. Henry Parkes, will commence a short season at this popular place of entertainment, which he has engaged from the feted lessee, Mr. Bennett. The season will commence on Tuesday…

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Concert in Aid of the Bennett Testimonial

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 August 1874 · page 2

YESTERDAY evening, the very attractive and reeherehd concertain aid of the Bennett testimonial fund came off at the Victoria Theatre. The public nobly responded to the appeal. Every part of the house was densely crowded, and…

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The Victoria Theatre

Evening News · Friday 21 August 1874 · page 2
Also in Empire

THIS house was closed hut night in consequence of the Hidden departure of Madame Goddard, for Melbourne, in the Dandenong. The causes that led to Madame Goddard's disappointing the public and the…

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The Hon. Henry Parkes Addressing His Constituents in the Victoria Theatre, August 18

Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist and Grazier · Saturday 22 August 1874 · page 5

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School of Industry Ball

Evening News · Thursday 27 August 1874 · page 4
Also in Empire

THE plain and fancy dress hall given annually in aid of the funds of this laudable institution came off last evening, at the Masonic Hall, and proved as successful as any of its predec[?]sors. The interior of the hall was…

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Jessie Trim. [The right of publication has been purchased by the proprietors of the Sydney Mail.] Chapter Xxxv. Turk Westf's Appearance at the West End Theatre and Its Results

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1874 · page 282

EARLY in the morning I watched for an opportunity to endeavour to make peace with Jessie. My mother had been in great anxiety about me during the night, and had come down to my bedroom three or four…

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The Masonic Ball

Evening News · Saturday 5 September 1874 · page 2
Also in Empire

THE Masonic ball came off last evening at the Free mason's Hall, York-street. At the outset it promised to be a success, and that premise was well fulfilled. The object of the ball was to assist the Masonic…

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Victoria Theatre—to-morrrow Night, To-morrow Night. Wandering Heir

Evening News · Friday 11 September 1874 · page 4

MISS MAY HOWARD AS PHILIPPA, IN CHARLES READE'S GREAT DRAMA OF THE WANDERING HEIR…

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The Masonic Ball

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 September 1874 · page 9

THE Masonic ball came off on Friday, at the Freemason's Hall, York-street. At the outset it promised to be a success, and that promise was well fulfilled. The object of the ball was to assist the Masonic…

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Fine Arts. New Pictures at the National Gallery

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1874 · page 329

THE public bas now an opportunity of judging of the value of the purchase lately made for the National Gallery. Five of the pictures which formed part of the Barker collection are new exposed for view in Trafalgar-square,…

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Quarter Sessions. a Customs Locker Missing. Madame Goddards Concert. Melbourne Markets. [A portion of the following appeared in our Second tuition of Yesterday,] Later English News Via Torres Straits. Brisbane, Monday, 3.6 p.m

Evening News · Wednesday 16 September 1874 · page 2

The Duke of Richmond has given notice that he intends to take steps forthwith to ensure the abolition of betting at race meetings held at the Park, Goodwood…

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Tales. [?] Cupid on a Swiss Tour; Or, Pictures Among the Snow Mountains. a Story for Girls

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1874 · page 410

CHAPTER I.—TWO YOUNG LADIES AND THEIR CHAPERONE SET OUT FOR INTERLACHEN—AN UNPROTECTED BACHELOR ALSO STARTS FOR SWITZERLAND, "OH dear, I should so like to go abroad this summer…

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