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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1886

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1886 · page 296

The pantomime of "Cinderella" with its gorgeous mounting and beautiful scenery enters to-night upon its seventh and last week, and will be followed on Saturday next by Mr. George Rignold and company…

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Sydney Military Reed Band

Globe · Saturday 6 February 1886 · page 8

It is with great pleasure we draw the attention of the music-loving public of Sydney to the formation of the above band, consisting as it does of the finest…

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Important Sale of Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1886 · page 7

Attention has already been drawn to the valuable Koekkoek collection of pictures lately on view at Sands' Gallery, as one of great worth and interest. Mr. Blackall, the agent…

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The Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1886 · page 296

At the Gaiety "The Green Lanes of England" still draws well, and the play certainly deserves the support which has been given to it. The efforts of Mr. Dampier, Miss Myra Kemble, Mr. E. Holloway…

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Mrs. Armstrong's Concert

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1886 · page 296

An interesting concert, particulars of which were, though pressure on space, held over last week, was given on Friday, 22nd ultimo, in the New Masonic Hall, which was attended by his Excellency the…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1886 · page 8

"The Green Lanes of England" was repeated at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday night, and the audience was a large one. Considerable preparation has been made during the last six or seven weeks for the production of a new…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1886 · page 8

"Cinderella" was well patronised on Saturday night, and, judging from the applause which prevailed, it was as popular as ever. It will be played for the last time on Friday next, so that only five more opportunities will be…

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An American on Clausen's Lager Beer. Theatre Royal Hotel, Sydney, January 21, 1886. Messrs. Walker, Lemon, and Co., 56. Margaret-street

Evening News · Tuesday 9 February 1886 · page 3

Gentlemen,—Having had considerable experience in America, where Lager Beer is considered the national drink, I have much pleasure in informing you that I have found Clausen's Champagne Lager…

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Fire Brigade Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1886 · page 3

THE concert given by the Fire Brigade on Friday night was an unqualified success, and we regret that want of space prevents us from giving a more extended notice. The School of…

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Herr Patek's Band

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1886 · page 6

Another effort, which on this occasion promises to end in permanent success, is being made to form a brass band worthy of the city. Hitherto such efforts have, from one cause or…

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Foley's Athletic Ball

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1886 · page 3

There was a good muster of lovers of athletics generally on Wednesday night in Foley's Athletic Hall, to witness a series of boxing bouts. Unfortunately one of the events lapsed (that with Doolay and another) owing to the…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1886 · page 10

After a remarkably successful run the popular pantomime "Cinderella" is about to be withdrawn. It will be played for the last time to-morrow, and on the following evening "Called Back," a drama founded on Hugh…

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Sailors' Free Concert

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1886 · page 5

Notwithstanding the thunderstorm and heavy downpour of rain there was a good attendance of seamen in the Mariner's Church, George-street north, on Wednesday night. The sailors' minister,…

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Concert at Moorcliff Hospital

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1886 · page 10

A pleasant evening was afforded to the inmates of Moorcliff Hospitla for Diseases of the Eye on Tuesday last. Some ladies and gentlemen who had been invited by Miss G. Edwards, on behalf of the matron and nurses, to sing…

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Olympic Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1886 · page 14

The senson of the Caron Opera Company closed last night at the Olympic Theatre. To-night a grand complimentary benefit will be tendered by the company to M. Leon Caron, when Wallace's popular opera "Maritana"…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1886 · page 14

The " Green Lanes of Old England," after a long and satisfactory run, will give place to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to-night. The proparations made by Mr. Dampier have already been noticed…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1886 · page 348

After a most prosperous career of seven weeks, unchecked by one "bad night," "Cinderella," with its surroundings of fairy tale, modern burlesque, ballet, beautiful scenery, and gorgeous stage appointments, is…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1886 · page 14

After a very successful run of about seven weeks, the final performance of the pantomime of " Cinderalla" was given at the Theatre Royal last night, the House being filled with a large audience. To-night the drama…

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Promenade Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1886 · page 3

THE Granville Brass Band Intend holding a promenade concert shortly on one of our reserves as soon as the nights are sufficiently light for such an event. The concert will be a…

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Olympic Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1886 · page 10

At the Olympic Theatre, on Saturday night, M. Leon Caron was tendered a complimentary benefit by the company playing under his direction. A large number of persons were present, and the opera of Maritana was…

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