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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1881

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1881 · page 6

The pleasant monotony of crowded Louses at the Gaiety Theatrs still continues, and each successive audience seems to enjoy the play of "Quilp" more than its predecessors, until now the numerous recalls and raisings of…

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The Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 January 1881 · page 3

The oft told tale that the Gaiety was crowded to excess, has to he once more repeated in reference to Saturday night. " Quilp" will evidently serve for a long time yet to till the coffers of Messrs…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 January 1881 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

After the confessed unpopularity and speedy withdrawal of "Champagne and Oysters," it is somewhat surprising to find it so soon superseded by the generic comedy of " Pink Dominoes," which is…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 January 1881 · page 3

There was a crowded house last night at the Queen's Theatre, when the popular pantomime, "Jack, the Giant Killer," was repeated. The programme will be the same for to-night…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 January 1881 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The beautiful panorama of English and Australian scenery, from the brush of Mr. George Gordon, preceded the sparkling comedy of "Pink Dominoes" at the Theatre Royal last night, the two forming…

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The Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 January 1881 · page 3

Another full house greeted Mr. Fredk. Marshall and the talented company associated with him in the performance of "Quilp" at this place of amusement last evening. It would seem as if the…

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Band in the Gardens. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1881 · page 6

Sir,—We were told some time ago the reason the N. S. W. Artillery band did not play in the Botanic Gardens was something to the effect that the bandsmen have to perform military duties just the same as the rest of soldiers; but do…

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Collection of Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1881 · page 3

At Farmer and Co.'s Establishment in Pitt-street there is now on view a large and unusually valuable collection [?] modern paintings in oils and water colours, which certainly deserves the general inspection of it, invited by the owner…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1881 · page 5

The heavy showers that were falling between 7 and 8 o'clock last evening did not prevent a large assemblage of theatre-goers at this house, when " Quilp " was again presented. The piece now runs…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1881 · page 5

Last night Mr. George Gordon's capitally-painted diorama of England and Australia, and the comedy of " Pink Dominoes," formed the programme at this house, and the comedy was…

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The Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1881 · page 5

That the pantomime at this place of amusement is in the full plenitude of its success, was demonstrated by the immense assemblage which, despite the heavy rain of last evening, gathered to witness…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1881 · page 6

Considering the uninviting aspect of the weather the patronage accorded to the afternoon performante at the Queen's Theatre was very good, and the young folks, who were present in considerable numbers, thoroughly enjoyed…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1881 · page 3

Despite the rain on Saturday evening, the Gaiety Theatre was well patronised. " Quilp " was once more given to an audience which, as usual, was most demonstrative in testifying its approval of the…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1881 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

The change in the entertainment at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night was as complete as it was welcome. There was an invigorating freshness, a healthy tone, about the picture of English life presented, which contrasted most…

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The Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1881 · page 3

Although Christmas is beginning to fade into the dim past, the popularity of the Christians pantomime at the Queen's Theatre is as fresh and green as ever, as was testified on Saturday by the large…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1881 · page 3

" [?] " has not nothing of its attractiveness by his long sojourn on the boards of the Gaiety, as testified by tho largo audience who nightly greet him. Last night there was no falling of in the…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1881 · page 3

The Theatre Royal was crowded last, night, to witness the second representation of Our which was received with every mark of approval. The popularity of the comedy is not surprising,…

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