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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
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With the exception of the dress circle there was a fairly good house at the Standard Theatre on Saturday evening to witness the production of the sensational drama "Hand and Glove," the plot of which is said to be founded upon…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →This theatre van crowded on Saturday evening, and the operatic extravaganza "Little Jack Shepherd" was greatly enjoyed. Several good songs were rendered by Miss Fanny Robina with great spirit and mirthfulness. Mr. W…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The patrons of the Gaiety Theatre attended in large numbers on Saturday evening to witness the fifth performance of the new drama, entitled " The World Against Her." Miss Lily Dampier represented Madge, with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The drama " In the Hunks," with all its exciting incidents and strore situations, was respected at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening, and again attracted a very large audience. The sccuery from the pencil of Mr. J…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On Saturday evening the pantomine of "Robinson Crusoe," was presented at the above for the flfth time, and the theatre was again crowded. The magnificent spectacle of the interior of the palace of the King of the Cannibal…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Robinson Crus[?]e" attracted a very large audience at the Theatre Royal last night, the whole of the accommodation set apart for the public being occupied. The burlesque, from the rising of the curtain to the close of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →There is no indication that the popularity of "Jack Sheppard" is waning, and its representation at the Criterion Theatre last night was witnessed by a house filled to overflowing. As the piece has been placed upon the stage…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The drama entitled "The World Agninst Her" was repeated ut the Gaiety Theatre last night, and notwithstanding counter attractions there was a very satisfactory attendance. Mr. and Miss Dampior were accordance warm…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A powerful drama like that of "In the Ranks" could kot fail to sccure a full share of holiday putronage, and last, night even the extensive accommodation of Her Majesty's was taken up, and the drama never went better. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →At this theatre last evening M. John L. Hall, the wellknown and very popular comedian, assisted by a versatile dramatic company, appeared in the drama "Across the Continent." This play is not new…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A concert under the auspices of the Highland Society was given the Protestant Hall last evening. The building was crowded to its utmost capacity and was set o[?] with the inseription. "A guid New Year to one an" [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In the evening there was a concert in the Protestant-hall. Castiereagh-street, which was crammed to the doors, standing room even being at a discount. The singers were most…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tasmania will be well represented at the forthcoming band contest, as the three bauds that have entered for competition will arrive in Sydney on the 23rd inst. Great interest is bein…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →BRISBANE, This Day.--While Aola was being fired from a cannon at the Circus last night, the gymnast who was to catch him missed him, and Aola was precipitated…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →LONDON, Wednesday Night.--The theatre at Bolton, Lancashire, was destroyed by fire last night. It is believed to have been wilfully set on fire…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The theatre at Bolton was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight yesterday. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →During the performance at a theatre in Edinburgh, last night, an alarm of fire was raised, and a panic speedily ensued. The audience rushed for the doors, and in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →As a gratifying instance of the mutual good feeling which should exist between shearers and their employers it may not be uninteresting to quote the following, which appears in the Braidwood Dispatch of Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The military spectacular drama "In the Ranks," which, side by side with the shows which delight the eye, contains a story of general interest which touches the sympathies and secures the earnest attention of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Theatre Royal has been crowded to excess night after night. The country visitors have evidently taken the burlesque into their particular favour; and the new version of Robinson Crusoe, with, all the…
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