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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1886

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 April 1886 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Whatever may be said in favour of such dramas as "Called Back," "Dark Days," and "Hoodman Blind,' which are at any rate within the bounds of probability a to plot, and not unhealthful in tone, the management of the…

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Pictures in the Churches. the Cathedral

Globe · Monday 12 April 1886 · page 5

The Bishop would deliver himself on divorce. And, therefore, shall we say his Cathedral was crowded ? Not if we purpose to be accurate in inference or…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Wednesday 14 April 1886 · page 5

At 5 o'clock last night Mr. Dan O'Connor was in full blast, delivering his soul in carefully prepared and fairly remembered words. He was against the…

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The Theatres. Theatre Royal

Globe · Wednesday 14 April 1886 · page 8

The beauties and horrors of Paris so curiously blended in the drama now drawing such large houses at the Royal, have certainly proved an attraction which does…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Thursday 15 April 1886 · page 5

They came just like sheep to the slaughter before tea. Shepherd and Baker, and Vaughn and Honton ginug nmsih better seasons for the faith, than evidence…

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A New Concert-hall for Sydney. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1886 · page 4

Sir,—Never has the want of a suitable concert—hall been felt so much as at the present time, when the Exhibition Building is suddenly rendered unavailable for the concerts of our great musical societies: tho Liedertafel,…

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Amusements. Good Templars' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1886 · page 13

On Monday evening, an entertainment was given in the Darlington Council-chambers, under the auspices of the Hope of Darlington Lodge, I. O. G. T. The hall was filled by an appreciative audience. Mr. Alexander Hutchison,…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Friday 16 April 1886 · page 5

Just another little log pitched beneath the wheels of the coach by Sir Henry; and not with any intent to capsize them this time, but, for satisfaction's sake. I want…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 816

On Saturday last the meridian of sensationalism was reached in the production of Merritt and Conquest's realistic drama, "The Crimea of Paris." In scenery and mounting this work probably exceeds…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 5

The Admiral's big buoy blocked the way of legislation last night. Mr. Kethel wanted to know why some efforts were not made to shift that buoy, and got no…

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The Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 816

"The Great Pink Pearl" continues to draw excellent houses. It does not pretend to be more than a farce-comedy, but as such it is highly amusing, and the ridiculous situations and complications keep the…

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The Theatres. Theatre Royal

Globe · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 5

The " Crimes of Paris" has fulfilled all that was predicted of it, and is about to enter upon its second week, an announcement that will be hailed with pleasure by…

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Concert in Aid of the Catholic Church at Orange

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 14

THE Western ADVOCATE gives a lengthy and very favourable notice of the successful concert given in the Oddfellows' Hall, on the evening of Thursday week. Mrs. W. M'Donald…

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Mr. C. Huenerbein's Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 15

Mr. Charles Hu[?]nerbain has issued a circular stating his intention of given a series of grand concerts in the New Masonic Hall, commencing with one of sacred music on Good Friday night, and that in addition to the engagement…

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Olympic Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 April 1886 · page 8

The performances of the Variety Company who, under Miss Bella Sutherland, are playing at the Olympic Theatre, were largely patronised on Saturday. The programme, which was carried out very successfully, consisted…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 April 1886 · page 8

The drama entitled "The Crimes of Paris" was repeated at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. The fine scenery introduced was much applauded, and the plotting and counter-plotting in the drama was evidently regarded…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 April 1886 · page 8

There was a very fair house at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday night to witness the reproduction of "The Great Pink Pearl." The play was well received throughout, and appears to have established itself firmly in the favour of…

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Pictures in Churches. the Pitt-street Chapel

Globe · Monday 19 April 1886 · page 5

Dr. Jefferis' Church if you prefer it, though the Pitt-street Chapel it was, is, and will continue to be, when Dr. Jefferis is gathered to his fathers, and the austere…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Wednesday 21 April 1886 · page 5

It was a proper thing that Mr. Targett should move. the adjournment of the House last night to call attention to the Lithgow disaster: Five men blasted to…

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