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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
707 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 36
Sir,—I shall feel extremely obliged to you if you will allow me a space in your journal to protest against the decision of the judges in the so-called contest. On the 30th of June I received a letter from Mr. A. Kop…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sir,--As a subscriber to your valuable and impartial journal, will you allow me space to protest against the decision of the judges in the so-called contest. I may mention that I received a letter from Mr. A…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIRS,--I am very sorry that any such uncalled for discussion should have taken place in your valuable, paper, on the above question. Not a single one of the promoters of the ball…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →It is a very long time since Shakespeare's classical tragedy "Julius Cæsar" was produced he[?], and it is not surprising, when this fact and the qualities of the play are taken into consideration, that the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Julius Caesar" was produced at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. This tragedy is entitled to he considered one of the most lifelike, dramatically accurate, and pointedly and vividly suggestive of all…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—Will you allow me a small space in your valuable Journal, to acquaint the general public with facts connected with the result of the late contest. We were told is the first place that this was to be a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sir,--I wish to call the attention of the public to what I consider the gross mismanagement displayed at the Masonic Hall on Monday evening. When our band entered the contest, it was on the distinct…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →" Julius C[?] " was repeated at the Theatre Royal last night, to [?]dience which thronged the lower parts of the house, and which applauded everything. And there was good reason for their applause, seeing that they were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →" Pinafore," as played by the Kelly and Leon Company, continues to draw good [?]ses at the Queen's Theatre, and last night was no except [?] to the rule. It will be seen that it is intended to retu[?] again to the School of Arts…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →There was an excellent house at the Theatre Royal last night in every part, not excepting the dress circle. The piece put on the stage was again "Julius Cæsar," and a better representation of this play of Shakespeare's has…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pinafore was once more repeated at the Queen's Theatre last night, and, as on former occasions, there was an excellent house, and the audience appeared to enjoy the piece greatly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The action commenced in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, by Mr. George Coppin (as agent for the Dramatic Authors' Society), on behalf of Mr. Tom Taylor, against Mr. John Bennett, of the Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sir,—So much has been said about the late brass band contest, that it would appear by several letters published in the daily papers, and particularly by the bitter romarks of Mr. Vincent, as if the late content was anything but a fair…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sir,--So much has been said about the late Brass Band contest that it would appear by several letters published in the daily papers and particularly by the bitter remarks of Mr. G. Vincent, as if the late…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The committee appointed in connection with the St. Vincent's fancy-dress ball held a meeting yesterday afternoon, at the Royal Hotel. Mr. P. Higgins, J.P., was in the chair, and there were about 20 gentlemen…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sir,-- Will you kindly allow me a little space in your columns to correct a small discrepancy in the statement of W. H. Smith concerning the above. Mr. Smith says the Young Australian Band won first prize…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The musical treat which all lovers of good music so greatly enjoyed about three months since—a combination of orchestral talent seldom previously heard in Sydney—is to be repeated tomorrow afternoon at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Admirers of Shakespeare's plays will regret that Mr. Lazar has decided to withdraw "Julius Cæsar," from the stage of the Theatre Royal. This beautiful play, which, has been mounted on a scale of unusual magnificence here,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Edwin Kelly had a very substantial benefit at this institution last night. Every seat was occupied, and many persons had to stand. "H. M. S. Pinafore" was repeated in the excellent manner which has marked every previous…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →'THAT'S a man I don't like said the nephew, 'He's too soft and to sweet, and speaks too low to be honest.' 'Honest, you blockhead!who says he's…
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