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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1883

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Concert at the German Club

Evening News · Saturday 30 June 1883 · page 4

The German Club celebrated its eleventh anniversary last night at the club concert-room, 55, Castlereagh-street, in this city. There was a numerous attendance of ladies and gentlemen, chiefly Germans…

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Concert at Mr. W. H. Paling's

Evening News · Tuesday 3 July 1883 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Paling's new pianoforte show-rooms and music warehouse was formally opened last night with a grand concert, at which about 500 persons were present, most of whom were musicians, either…

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Amusements. Mr. W. H. Paling's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 July 1883 · page 8

When, some time ago, Messrs. Prince, Ogg, and Co. decided upon building and removing to new premises, the specious ones they vacated were promptly purchased by their neighbour, Mr. W. H. Paling, who had long suffered…

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Amusements. Mr. Paling's Concert

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 July 1883 · page 3

Last night Mr. W. H. Paling inaugurated the completion of the alterations to his warehouse by entertaining his friends with a concert, in which many of the best known artistes in the city, and…

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Sacred Concert

Evening News · Wednesday 4 July 1883 · page 2

The choir of St. Andrew's Scots Church, gave a concert last night in aid of a fund now being raised for the procuration of an organ for the church. There was a numerous attendance. The choir, assisted by…

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The Ball

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1883 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The ball in the evening, under the auspices of the Consulate, was a most successful affair. It was held at Needs's rooms, at the corner of Liverpool and Nithsdale-street, and the hall was upon this occasion…

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Union Base Ball Club

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1883 · page 3

Shortly after 10 o'clock: a very large party of American residents and friends started for a picnic, under the auspices of the Union Base Ball Club, which was held it Mr. Frank Smith's grounds at…

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Christ Church Concert

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1883 · page 3

On Tuesday evening last a very enjoyable concert was given by several members of Christ Church, in the school-room, Pitt-street, for the benefit of the church funds. The Rev. Dr. Ellis, Mut. Bac., kindly…

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Masonic Ball

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 July 1883 · page 2
Also in Evening News

Last night a grand Masonic Ball we given at the Town Hall, under the patronage of the Australian Social Lodge, No. 250, L.C., which we largely and brilliantly attended. The…

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What a London Lady Says. a Fancy Ball in a Lunatic Asylum.—a Fashionable Entertainment.—"krao, or the Missing Link."

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 7 July 1883 · page 18

THE other day I was bidden by the resident physician and his wife to the "patients' ball" at Bedlam, or more properly at the "Royal Hospital of Bethlehem." Some two hundred guests assembled in the hall and…

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Concert at Darlington

Evening News · Saturday 7 July 1883 · page 7

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Signor Giorza's Farewell Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 July 1883 · page 10

Signor Giorza, who leaves Australia during the present month, has announced a farewell concert to be given in the Protestant Hall on Saturday, 14th instant, at 2.30 p.m. The programme contains many interesting numbers…

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Our Concert Stall

Sydney Punch · Saturday 7 July 1883 · page 3

AT Windsor, last night week, Mr. McQuade made it pleasant all round-pleasant for the hospital and the hotels, pleasant for the Liedertafel and its…

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Grand Concert

Evening News · Tuesday 10 July 1883 · page 4

A grand concert, in aid of the funds of the Conservative Cricket Club, was given in the Temperance Hall on last Friday evening, and was largely attended. Mr. A. Massey acted most skilfully as…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1883 · page 8

This evening a complimentary benefit is to be given at the Gaiety Theatre to Mr. W. E. Sheridan, the well-known tragedian, who is on the point of leaving for America, "King Lear" is once more to be presented, and as this is…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1883 · page 8

"Jo" at the Roval, appears to be as attractive as ever, and last evening there was a large audience to witness the repetition of the drama…

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Amusements. Liedertafel Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1883 · page 8

Higher testimony to the position which the Sydney Liedertafel has renched in the estimation of the musicloving public could not be afforded than by the densely packed ground floor space and galleries of the Protestant Hull last…

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Concerted Action in the Annexation Question. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1883 · page 3

Shortly after the Legislative Assembly met today, the Premier gave notice of his intention to move tomorrow resolutions to the following effect:-- (1.) That it is essential to the well-being…

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