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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1886

1,035 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 52

Dance at Needs's rooms

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1886 · page 452

The dance given by Captain. Pullen, Mr. Gubbins, and Mr. Stapleton, of H.M.S. Lark, at Needs's rooms, on Wednesday, proved a most enjoyable one. The rooms are general favourites. They are easily decorated,…

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Pictures for Colonial Art Galleries. London, Feb. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1886 · page 14

A good chance has presented itself for purchasing pictures for colonial art galleries, and Mr. R. Murray Smith, Agent-General for Victoria, has advised his Government that a vote…

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The Rose and the Key. Chapter Xxxix.—though Some People Go Home the Ball Goes On

Evening News · Saturday 27 February 1886 · page 7

For a time neither lady seemed disposed to talk. Maud's ruminations were exciting and unsatisfactory. She had acted a good deal from impulse…

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St. Vincent's School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1886 · page 11

The social and musical entertainment in aid of the furnishing fund of St. Vincent's new schools, Victoria-street, the principal feature of which was the concert, in which a number of well-known musical people took part, came off…

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Amusements. Concert at St. Vincent's New School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 February 1886 · page 6

There was a crowded attendance at the concert on Thursday, in aid of the furnishing fund of St. Vincent's Convent Schools, Victoria street --in point of fact, the large new study…

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Parramatta Union Glee Club Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1886 · page 4

THE second concert of the Parramatta Union Glee club was given in the Masonic Hall, George-street, on Wednesday evening. and in every way except patronage equalled its…

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Fire Brigade Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1886 · page 4

ON Thursday evening a vocal and instrumental concert was given in the Town Hall the auspices of the Parramatta Volunteer Brigade, No. 2, when, doubtless owing to…

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A Benefit Concert. NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1886 · page 5

A benefit concept was held on Thursday night in the Wickham School of Arts in aid of a Mr. Sydney Brown. Mr. Creer M.L.A., occupied the chair for a portion of the time, having…

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Base Ball Association

Evening News · Tuesday 2 March 1886 · page 3

A meeting of the members of the New South Wales Base Ball Association was held on Monday night in the Oxford Hotel. There was a large attendance, and Mr. Griffin, Consul for the United States, occupied the chair. The…

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New South Wales Base Ball Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1886 · page 8

A meeting of the members of the New South Wales Base Ball Association was held last night at the Oxford Hotel, when there was a large attendance, and Mr. Griffin, Consul for the United States, occupied the chair. After…

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Sunday's Concerts

Globe · Tuesday 2 March 1886 · page 8

Herr Kuster's Sunday night concerts are becoming quite the rage. Last night the Opera House was filled from floor to ceiling by an enthusiastic and appreciative…

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Amusements. the Welsh Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1886 · page 8

The sons of Cambria celebrated St. David's Day by a concert in the new hall of the Y.M.C.A. last evening. The chair was taken by Mr. Lewis Lloyd, M.L.A., who opened the proceedings with a short speech, in which he…

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Hospital Sunday and Sunday Concerts. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 March 1886 · page 3

Sir,--In this morning's issue of your paper the two matters at the head of this letter are brought before the community. The first by the report of the meeting in the Temperance-hall…

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Cottier's Concert

Globe · Wednesday 3 March 1886 · page 8

The Protestant Hall was well filled last night for the Cottier concert. The singing of the ladies who formed the quartette was admirable. The corner-men, Walter…

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The New Band

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 6

In response to invitations issued by Mr. Rudolf Patek, about 450 ladies and gentlemen attended the Town-hall last night, the occasion being the private rehearsal of an efficient hand…

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The Sydney Band. Rehearsal at the Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 11

Last evening, at the invitation of Herr Patek, a large audience of ladies and gentlemen, including many of both sexes well known for their sympathy with music and their capability to judge of the merits of musical performances,…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 7

"Called Back" will be played at the Theatre Royal tonight for the last time for Mr. Rignold's benefit. It is notified that in consequence of the great demand for seats a few stalls will be reserved at dress circle prices…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 March 1886 · page 15

The performance of " Uncle Tom's Cabin" has proved so successful in winning patronage that the management have no intention at present of withdrawing it…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 March 1886 · page 15
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

Mr. George Rignold had a benefit last night at the Theatre Royal. The building was filled in every part, and the final production of "Called Back" took place. At the conclusion of the first act Mr. Rignold delivered a short…

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