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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1886

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Concert at the Townhall

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 April 1886 · page 6

The Art Society's Exhibition at the Townhall was one of the main attractions of the day. To add to the interest of the undertaking, a concert, organised by Mr. Chas. Huenerbein,…

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Irish Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 April 1886 · page 6

The concert under the auspices of the Irish societies, and given in the New Masonic-hall in the evening, in aid of the fund for the payment of Irish members of Parliament, was a great…

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Special Matinee Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 April 1886 · page 3

This afternoon, at the Town Hall, in accordance with previous announcements, a concert will be given by Mr. Charles Huenerbein, of which half the gross proceeds will be devoted to the relief of the sufferers by the late accident…

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Art Society's Popular Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 April 1886 · page 3

The vestibule of the Town Hall was largely attended last evening, when a popular concert was given under the direction of Mr. Charles Huenerbein. Mr. Hallewell was expected to sing; and his name was on the programme for…

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Band of Hope

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1886 · page 3

The pavilion just over the river in the Park, was made conspicuous by a large banner, which, on being inspected by those near enough to distinguish what was on it announced the…

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Pictures of Crime. the Wardell Murder

Globe · Wednesday 28 April 1886 · page 8

In the midst of our Easter rejoicings, sports, pastimes, and mutual congratulations, it is just as well if for contrasts sake, to take a look at a little bit of…

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Ladies' Own Column. the Princess of Wales Ball

Globe · Wednesday 28 April 1886 · page 2

The room looked quite lovely, being very tastefully arranged with gold-coloured umbrellas depended beneath each chandelier, and from each ferule…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Thursday 29 April 1886 · page 5

There was not a very full house last night to listen to Sir Henry and his great speech, and it is of no use, whatever, saying that they did not care for Sir Henry…

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M. Kowalski's Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1886 · page 12

M. Henri Kowalski has announced two concerts in the New Masonic Hall, which promise to be of special interest, not only because of the well-known talent of the artist himself, and the fact that as a pianist M. Kowalski is very…

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Amusements. the Art Society's Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1886 · page 12

The Town Hall was well attended last evening, when the Art Society gave the fourth concert since the opening of the exhibition. Mr. Charles Huenerbein, as hitherto, was the director. The vocalists' were M[?]me. Marius, Mr…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Friday 30 April 1886 · page 5

The table presented a comfortable sort of appearance last night. Government officials had built up there a bulwark of papers, not the ordinary flimsy or foolscap…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 920

The "Crimes of Paris," on the announcement of "last nights," became suddenly so popular that the theatre was crowded. The management consequently decided to retain the piece for another week, and each night the very large…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 5

Mr. G. H. Reid (who is building well for for the position he must some day occupy), with a little bill. Little bills are a peculiarity of this hon. gentleman…

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The Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 920

This theatre has been very largely attended during the past holiday week; and "The Great Fink Pearl" has so well maintained its favour that one regrets to see it removed to-night for "The Black Flag," a sensational…

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A New Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 3

In the course of a week or two, the large hall recently built for the Royal Order of Foresters in Castlereagh-street just below Bathurst-street will be opened by Mr. Alfred Dampier as…

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The Theatres. Theatre Royal

Globe · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 5

"The Magistiate" will be played to-night for the first time in Sydney, with a cast of exceptional strength. This, production has been looked forward to…

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Concert to Aid the Payment of Members' Fund

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 16

THE concert given under the management of the United Irish Societies in the New Masonic Hall, on Easter Monday evening, was not nearly so successful, musically or financially, as the one…

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Music and Drama. Mr. C. Huenerbein's Concerts

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 920

The scheme proposed by Mr. C. Huenerbein to provide a series of concerts during the Easter holidays did not result in the success anticipated, at least in a financial sense. One reason may have been the outdoor attractions,…

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M. Kowalski's Concerts

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 920

H. Kowalski's two concerts, announced for the 3rd and 7th of Hay, in the New Masonic Hall, promise to be the musical events of the season. A large number of vocal and instrumental soloists will take part; the chorus…

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Amusements. M. Henri Kowalski's Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 May 1886 · page 15

The first of the two concerts to be given by M. Henri Kowalski will take place on Monday next, in the New Masonic Hall. M. Kowalski will be assisted by a chorus of members of the Sydney Philhramonic Society, by a full…

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