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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1890

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Stage, Song, and Show. Several Revivals. Kr. J. C. Miln as Richard III. Reproduction of "Hans the Boatman"--Other Shows --The Weather and the Attendances-- Slgnor Hazon'a Concerts

The Australian Star · Monday 3 March 1890 · page 7

The aspect of tho weather was so threatening on Saturday that wo should not have been surprised had the attendance at Signor Hazon's third concert been meagre. We…

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Hazon Orchestral Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 March 1890 · page 6

There was a very gratifying attendance at the third of the Hazon Orchestral Concerts on Saturday afternoon. The great nave of the Exhibition Building was crowded, and there…

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Gaiety Theatre

Evening News · Tuesday 4 March 1890 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

There was a change of programme at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday night, when "East Lynne," a version of Mrs. Henry Wood's novel, was produced. The attendance was very good…

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Church of England Concert

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 March 1890 · page 3

BATHURST, Monday.--A concert was given at George's Plains in aid of the funds of the Church of England there. The entertainment was held in the railway goods…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 March 1890 · page 7

"Little Lord Fauntleroy" drew a large house last night, the dress circle being well filled. Miss Grade Hopkins, who plays again to-morrow night, acted the title-role. Lord Fauntleroy will be represented to-night…

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Amusements. Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 March 1890 · page 8

The performance of " East Lynne," given here by the Vivian Dramatic Company, is a very creditable one. The version of Mrs.Henry Wood's novel does justice to the touching story, and the scenery is unusually good…

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Sunday Concerts. Are They Legal

Evening News · Friday 7 March 1890 · page 2

In the Banco Court yesterday morning the case Walker v. Solomon was argued in a special case stated for the decision of the Full Court under the provisions of the Statute 17 Vic., No…

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Church Concert

The Australian Star · Friday 7 March 1890 · page 5

JUNEE, Friday.--A very successful concert, as regards the musical portion, was held last evening in Le Warn's Hall, The audience, it is to be regretted, was small…

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Chinese Mission Concert

The Australian Star · Friday 7 March 1890 · page 3

BATHURST, Thursday.--A concert, which was fairly attended, was given in the Oddfellows' Hall in aid of the Chinese Mission Fund. The programme was a lengthy one,…

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Sunday Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 March 1890 · page 4

The Supreme Court has to decide a point which has been brought before it in the shape of a special case to test whether Sunday concerts are legal. Sunday concerts are the only…

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Are Sunday Concerts Legal? Test Case Before the Full Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 March 1890 · page 5

The question of the legality of holding Sun day concerts came before the Full Court yesterday on a special case stated for its opinion. The parties were John Walker, the plaintiff, and…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1890 · page 519
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Little Lord Fauntleroy" terminated its season last (Friday) evening. It was a charming little poem, and made old playgoers rejoice in the success of their former favourite, Mr. Henry Edwards,…

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The Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1890 · page 519

Hiss Helen Vivian is appearing at this theatre as Lady Carlyle, in the dramatised version of "East Lynne," and with such success that the production of "Current Cash," announced for…

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The Standard Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1890 · page 519

Mr. George C. Mils commenced a Shaks-pearian season at this theatre (which has been renovated and considerably improved in the interior) on Saturday last, to a house thoroughly…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1890 · page 519

The approval with which "My Jack" was greeted on the first night has steadily increased. The audience on the second Saturday was greater than on the first, the theatre, excepting in…

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Sunday Concerts. Are They Legal

Evening News · Saturday 8 March 1890 · page 6

The hearing of arguments in the case Walker v. Salomon was resumed on Friday, when Mr. C. B. Stephen replied to the arguments put forward by Mr. Salomons on the previous day…

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The Orchestral Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1890 · page 9

The fourth of Signor Hazon's orchestral concerts is announced to take place this afternoon at the Exhibition Building. It should prove especially attractive, as the programme contains a large proportion of items that are…

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Music and Drama. The Hazon Orchestral Concerts

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1890 · page 519

Signor Hazon, in his programme for the third orchestral concert, on Saturday last, included a work which, on many grounds, is entitled to serious consideration. The production of the…

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