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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
241 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 13
The new talent at the Queen's Theatre maintain their popularity with the public, and draw crowded houses nightly. Last night all parts of the house were well filled, and the performers were loudly applauded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Those familiar with the city of Newcastle and the old Theatre Royal, in Watt-street, may well be astonished as they gaze upon the new Victoria Theatre, now rapidly approaching completion. To the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The troupe of English artistes have drawn splendid houses since their first appearance and, great as Mr. Hegarty's outlay has been, he will recoup himself the preliminary expenses in a month [?] continues…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The arrival of the Pacific mail and other matters have deterred [?] they deserve the excel[?]ct perform[?] Mr. G. D. Chaplin. His first impersonation Macbeth showed that though…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Ruby," after a week's run, to fine business is to be withdrawn after to-night's representation, but it will always form one of the best, pieces of [?] repertoire. On Monday "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is to be given…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A TEA PARTY and grand entertainment in aid of the Spring Valley School was announced to take place recently. In the advertisement we are told that "after the tables are cleared the entertainment shall commence, which shall consist of &c., &c., and shall…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The third programme of the Star Variety artists. at the Queen's is announced for to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →'The last night of the "Little Detective" is announced, and and as the piece is a favourite one, there will no doubt be a good attendance. Nell has been doing her usual good business. On Monday she appears…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. Andrew Dilion, of the Sydney Handball Club has challenged Mr. Langham, champion of Victoria, to a handball contest for £100 or £200a side. The challeage is extended to any other person in the Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two females were yesterday brought up at the Central Police Court on suspicion of having stolen a purse containing £4 s from the dress pocket of a lady, who was amongst the crowd waiting for the doors…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Last night the sensational drama "The Street of Hew York"—that always exercises a fascination for Sydney audiences—was repeated to a very good house, the sensational effects and excellent acting of Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Last night after Nell had played a Dutch-Irish triviality with Messrs. Giddens, Elliott, and Welsh, aud Mrs. Jones, the Garrick Amateur Dramatic Club essayed the burlesque of "Cinderella." The audience…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A very successful concert in aid of the funds of the Newtown and Camperdown Volunteer Fire Brigade Company was held last evening in the Newtown Town Hall, which was gaily decorated with flags, &c. Among…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In accordance with the usual custom, a sacred concert is to be given in the Victoria Theatre to-morrow (Good Friday) night. The list of artists contain the names of Madame Saurier, Mrs. Miles, Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. G. D. Chaplin takes his benefit at the Theatre Royal on Firday, and sustains the part of hamiet. Since he has appeared here Mr. Chaplin has won so many admirers that his benefit ought to be a more…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →That ever popular little prima donna, Miss Emelie Melville, who has come back from Melbourne laden with all the praise and honours a grateful and delighted public can bestow upon a performer…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. G. D. Chaplin's benefit at the Theatre Royal drew a crowded house last night, and the audience, a highly appreciative one, evinced so great a sense of the extraordinary power with which the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The performances of Saphrint; the wonderful lady bycicle-rider; Mr and Mrs. Hart, and other lately introduced English artists have drawn large audiences at the Queen's during the week…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Leeds Amphitheatre, the property of Mr. J. Hobson, was completely destroyed by fire. The flames spread with great rapidity, and the structure was reduced to ruins in little over an hour. Mr. Hobson estimates the damage to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →We were recently informed by one of oar large picture dealers that, not long ago desiring to obtain a work from, the hand of a French painter, who shall be nameless, but who is well known as the most eminent of the day in minute…
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