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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1884

484 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 25

A Band of Patriots

Evening News · Wednesday 19 March 1884 · page 5

Senior Sergeant Keating and Constable Lewis last night effected a number of arrests that reflect great credit upon them. They were patrolling the streets in their district when they came across a band of…

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Stealing Pictures

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1884 · page 2

A young man of respectable appearance, named John Walter M'Gregor, and described as a grocer, was charged at the Central police court on Friday with stealing two pictures and an album, the whole…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 13

Mr. Dampier's short but profitable season at the Theatre Royal closed last night, and the final performance of "It's Never too Late to Mend" was as clever and finished as the first, Mr. Dampier, Miss Rosa Towers, and Mr. Poole…

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St. Patrick's Night Concert at the Gaiety

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 9

THE National concert at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday night was an unqualified success From stage to gallery the theatre was crowded with an eager and appreciative audience, whose loud and…

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A City Band

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 4

Some months ago with a metaphorical flourish of trumpets, appropriate to the theme, patriotic citizens were invited to subscribe funds for the formation of a City Band. The…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

"The Silver King," produced at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, has proved as great a success hero as those who had a share in the production could desire. The crowded house must have pleased the management, Mr…

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Concert at the Temperance Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 8

A tree concert and public meeting in connection with the Grand Lodge of New South Wales I.O.G.T. was held in the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, on Saturday night. The attendance was large, kthe hall being crowded. The chair…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 March 1884 · page 6

Naturally, after the success of Saturday night, there was a crowded house at the Royal last night, and these who made acquaintance with "The Silver King" for the first time oh its second…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1884 · page 2

The Polk Company were well received at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night. The house was well filled in every part, and the audience testified their appreciation of the clever…

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Masonic Ball in Melbourne. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Friday 28 March 1884 · page 2

The Masonic ball, which was given last night, in the Town Hall, to Sir William and Lady Clarke, was a great success. Over a 1000 ladies and gentlemen were present, and everything…

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Liedertafel Concert. To the Editor

Evening News · Friday 28 March 1884 · page 3

SIR,—The manner in which Mr. J. C. Fisher's arrangement of the "Gloire de Dijon" waltz was received on Tuesday evening must have been gratifying both to that gentleman and to the conductor…

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Afternoon Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 March 1884 · page 8

Afternoon concerts are so popular in all the larger cities at home, that the announcement of a venture in this direction will be received with less surprise than pleasure, It is to the enterprise of…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 March 1884 · page 12

"The Silver King" has drawn crowded houses at the Theatre Royal during the week, and on more than one occasion the announcement. "Standing room only" has been made before the commencement of the performanc[?]…

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Amusements. People’s Concerts

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1884 · page 3

THE first of a series of concerts similar to those now being given in Sydney on Saturday nights was held in the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday evening. There was a very far house, and…

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Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1884 · page 3

At the new Masonic Hull on Saturday night a concert was given by members of the Herald Office Dramatic and Musical Club, assisted by several well-known amateurs, the object of the entertainment being to raise a sum of money for…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1884 · page 2

MISS LILY MARSH’S Popular Dramatic Company opened to a splendid house on Saturday evening. The performance was a most creditable one, the abilities of the leading artiste…

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Departure of the R.M.S. Ball[?]arat

Evening News · Friday 4 April 1884 · page 2

The centre of attraction along the wharves this morning was the R.M.S. Ballarat Which left the wharf for London at noon. For some two hours previously her decks and saloons were crowded with visitors to see the vessel and bid…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 April 1884 · page 9

In spite of the torrents of ruin which fell on Saturday evening the Theatre Royal was crowded, as indeed were the other places of amusement. "The Silver King" was splendidly played and was very heartily applauded…

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Afternoon Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 April 1884 · page 9

Madame Marius and Miss Eva Thompson, A.R.A.M., intend to give a series of matinees musicales, at the new Masonic Hall, Ca[?]agh-street, commencing on Wednesday, April 16, and extending over the five following…

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