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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

1,265 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 64

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

There is nothing new to report in regard to this place of amusement, and the patronage accorded to the "Vendetta" continues to be eminently satisfactory. The piece will be withdrawn after Friday next. On…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 12

After a fairly successful run, "It's Never Too Late to Mend " was played for the last time last night at the Theatre Royal. This evening Boucicault's sensational drama, "The Streets of London," will be…

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A Ball-bearing Castor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 28

This patent castor, of which we give an illustration, will run any way, and with the utmost ease. It is practically impossible for it to break, or get out of order, as the spindle bearing of the…

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Hibernian Ball at Ashfield

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 6

A ball in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, under the auspices of the H.A.C.B.S. (St. Thomas' branch), was held at the School of Arts, Ashfield, last night. There were about…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 8

The "Vendetta" at Her Mrjesty's Theatre drew a very full house on Saturday night, the piece running smoothly from beginning to end, and exciting the keenest interest and enthusiasm of the audience. The…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 8

The announcement on Saturday that "Betsy" would not be taken off the boards at the Criterion theatre for another week found favour with the public, judging by the large attendance of Saturday night and…

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Royal Standard Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 8

A musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of the St. Francis's Conference Society of St. Vincent de Paul was given in the Royal Standard Theatre on Saturday night by the members of the Rough Diamond…

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Theatre Royal.—"the Streets of London "

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 8

The production for the first time at the above theatre, of Boucicault's sensational or, as it is styled in the bills, "realistic drama," "The Streets of Lsndon," was a complete success on Saturday evening…

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Sunday Concerts

Evening News · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 3

THE ALHAMBRA.—The concerts submitted here each Sabbath evening are fast gaining a popularity that will eventually rival those of any other house in town. The attendance last…

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The Irish National Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 4

The concert held on Saturday evening for the purpose of supplementing the proceeds of the United Irish Societies demonstration at Botany was financially a success, the takings, we are informed,…

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The National Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 5

The "national concert," under tho auspices of the united Irish societies, attracted a large audience to the New Masomc-hull in the evening. Considering the wealth of Irish national…

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The Victorian Permanent Orchestra. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A meeting of the committee for establishing a permanent orchestra was held in the Town-hall this afternoon. It was reported that during the last…

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St. Matthias' Choir Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1889 · page 8

A very successful concert was given by the members of St. Matthias' Church Choir, in St. Matthias' Hall, last evening. There was a good attendance, and the audience appeared to appreciate the excellent programme…

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Amusements. Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1889 · page 8

An agreeable concort was given last evening at the Wesleyan Centenary Hall, York-street, in aid of the funds of the Princes-street Wesleyan Church. The object brought together a large array of sympathisers…

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The Vernon Band

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 March 1889 · page 6

IT is a common practice now for the boys connected with the Vernon Band to perform at a large number of approved public and semi-private gatherings. Mr…

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Naval Brigade Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 March 1889 · page 5

The members of the Naval Brigade gave a concert last evening before a large and appreciative audience in the Protestant Hall, in aid of the widow and five orphans of their late comrade, W. 8. Bray. The…

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Loan Pictures at the Art Gallery

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 March 1889 · page 4

Lord Brassey having offered the loan of his pictures, lately exhibited at the Melbourne Exhibition, to the Sydney Art Gallery for the term of one month, his Excellency the…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 12

"Captain Swift" is be revived at the Theatre Royal for one night only, the occasion being the benefiwhich is to be tendered to Mr. H. H. Vincent. The revival will take place on April 4, and it may be stated…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 12

"Betsy" has been so great an attraction at the Criterion during the past week that it seems almost a pity to withdraw it. It may be presented once more at some future time, but Messrs, Brouch and…

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