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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1879

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 August 1879 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

On Saturday evening Mr. M. Hegarty, the popular theatrical manager, was awarded a complimentary benefit at the Queen's Theatre; and the large audience present was proof of the…

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Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 August 1879 · page 3

There was a very good house at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday to witness the re-performance of "The Lily of Killarney." The opera went very smoothly, Madame Hersee, as Eily O'Connor,"…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 August 1879 · page 6

It was scarcely to be expected that Mr. Creswick would omit from the round of Shakespearian characters which he is now playing, that of Richard III, and accordingly it was put on the stage, at the Theatre Royal, on Saturday…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 August 1879 · page 3

Shakespeare's "Richard the Third" was produced at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night in the presence of large audience. The version of the tragedy presented was that of Colley Cibber,…

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Signor Giorza's Concert

Evening News · Monday 4 August 1879 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The complimentary concert to Signor Giorza came off on Saturday afternoon in the Victoria Theatre, in the presence of a fair and highly appreciative house. The programme comprised works and selections from…

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Latest Telegrams. Concert.—-Police Court

Evening News · Monday 4 August 1879 · page 2

GRAFTON, Saturday.—Professor Cobby'a pupil concert at the School of Arts, Grafton, on Friday night, was fairly successful in point of merit. The case Queen v. Noble, ex parte Pegus, came…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 August 1879 · page 6

A complimentary benefit was given, last night, to Mr. J. J. Welch and Mr. Harry Leston at the Queen's Theatre, and, though the weather was anything but propitious, there was a large attendance. The programme consisted of…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 August 1879 · page 6

This institution was remarkably well attended last night, notwithstanding the rain which fell after tea. The performance consisted of "The Merchant of Venice," which was placed, on the stage in a most attractive form and…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 August 1879 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

Mr. Creswick and Miss Ashton are still favourites at the Theatre Royal. The attendance at that institution last night was liberal, considering the unpleasant weather prevailing after dark. The programme comprised " The…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 August 1879 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

Professor Baldwin and Clara Baldwin made a reappearance before a Sydney audience last evening at the Queen's Theatre. Their entertainments are limited to four. The wet weather tended to limit the attendance, which in the…

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Scandinavian Association's Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 August 1879 · page 6

The second annual fancy dress' ball, in aid of the Benevolent Fund of the Scandinavian Association of New South Wales, was held last night at the Masonic Hall, York-street, and, in spite of the inclement weather, was eminently…

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Scandinavian Fancy Dress Ball

Evening News · Thursday 7 August 1879 · page 3

The fancy dress ball, held by the Scandinavian Association last night, in the Masonic Hall, was a brilliant success, a full report of which will appear in the TOWN AND COUNTRY JOURNAL to-morrow…

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Amusements. the Scandinavian Ball

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 August 1879 · page 3

The fancy dress ball held last night at the Masonic Hall, under the auspices of the Scandinavian Association, was an unqualified success. Unlike most gatherings of a similar nature, these…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 August 1879 · page 6

The attraction at the Theatre Royal last night consisted of the representation of "The Hunchback," and one more delicate, refined, or impressive it would be impossible for the directory to produce. Of all the performers Miss Ashton,…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 August 1879 · page 6

Professor Baldwin and Mrs. Clara Baldwin gave another of their clever and entertaining performances at the Queen's Theatre, last night. Owing to the inclement weather there was only a small attendance. The programme was similar…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 August 1879 · page 6

The Queen's Theatre was better attended last night than might have been expected, considering the inclement state of the weather, and Professor Baldwin and his clever wife gave another entertaining though mystifying performance. To…

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