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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1889

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 585
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"The Vendetta" will this evening (Saturday) give place to "Madame Midas," a play founded upon the novel of that title by Fergus Hume and which has been dramatised by Mr. Philip Beck,…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 585

A change will be made in the bill at this theatre on this (Saturday) evening, when "Betsy," after an extension of six nights on the announced run, will be replaced by "The Glass of Fashion."…

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The Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 585

On Saturday last Boucicault's highly sensational play, "The Streets of London," was presented at the Theatre Royal with a completeness and excellence of mounting which far distance…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

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

The "Streets of London" has drawn crowded houses during the week, and it is probable that for some time to come the audience will be large…

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The Witness Band. Tune--"DARE to Be a Daniel."

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 8

Holding firm the Christian faith, See, they boldly stand! Fearing neither scorn nor death, The noble Witness Band…

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Allison v. Rignold. Her Majesty's Theatre in Court

Evening News · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 6

This unhappy split between two theatrical mates again came before the Chief Judge in Equity yesterday, in the shape of a motion for an injunction asked for by Mr. James Allison against…

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Theatrical Managers in Court. Her Majesty's Theatre Partnership. Allison V. Rignold

The Australian Star · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 5

THE case Allison v Bignold, came on for hearing this morning in the Equity Court, before Mr. Justice Owen. It was an application for an…

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St. Joseph's Convent School. Annual Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 4

For some weeks past, the children attending the above school have been undergoing & system of training for a concert, the object being to meet the expenses incurred by some improvements lately…

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The Concert in the Evening

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 17

The United Irish societies and their friends wound up the day's celebration with a National concert in the New Masonic Hall. The hall was filled almost to the doors (the takings amounting to ever…

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Concert and Organ Recital at the Centenary Hall

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 585

On Tuesday evening a concert was given in the Centenary Hall, in aid of the funds of the Princes-street Wesleyan Church, when a programme of 19 numbers was submitted. Owing to…

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Tee Victorian Permanent Orchestra

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The sum of £4200 has now been guaranteed to the funds of the Victorian National Orchestra, £5000 is required as a guarantee according the scheme…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 4

Mr. Charles Warner played to a good house on Saturday evening, in " The Streets of London." and met with great favour from all parts of the theatre tor his sterling and natural…

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Band of Hope Entertainment

The Australian Star · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 5

WILCANNIA, This Day.--The Wesley an Church Band of Hope held a very enjoyable entertainment on Wednesday evening last, when a choice programme was…

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The Melbourne Loan Pictures

Evening News · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 3

The twenty-seven paintings forwarded from the Melbourne Exhibition for the delectation of the lovers of art in New South Wales, by the courtesy of her Majesty, the Duke of Westminster, Lord…

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Criterion Theatre—"the Glass of Fashion."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 4

Those who had the privilege a few weeks back of witnessing "In Honour Bound" at the Criterion theatre will be fully satisfied with Sydney Grundy's more ambitious effort, " The Glass of Fashion," which…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre—madame Midas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 4

A cordial reception was given the new drama "Madame Midas" at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night. On first nights at this theatre there is generally a large audience, and this occasion was no…

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Sunday Concerts

Evening News · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 3

THE CRITERION.—Sunday night's performance was a distinct and artistic success, and the audience lent its stamp of approval thereto in the most emphatic manner. Encores were of…

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Dowen and his Concerts

Evening News · Monday 25 March 1889 · page 5

LONDON, March 23.—Mr. Frederick H. Cowen, who was musical conductor at the Melbourne Exhibition, has been interviewed by a press representative. He said he found music in…

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The Loan Pictures at the National Gallery

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 March 1889 · page 5

The criticism of a loan collection seems somewhat ungenerous, but as the object of picture exhibitions is to educate the people into what is good in art, the chance which is afforded the…

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