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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
1,325 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 67
Sir,—I have read with interest and some concern the various letters which have appeared in your valuable journal of late, and, although now a resident of Goulburn, I have had 30 years experience in Sydney, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The "children's night" here attracted a large audience last evening when the panto[?]nim[?] was as well received as ever. "Aladdin," with its splendents of scenery and amusing acting, will only be played for…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"The Demon Barber, Sweeney Todd." gave way to W. South's version of Marcus Clarke's Australian novel, "His Natural Life" in a prologue and five acts, at the Haymarket Theatre on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →GLEN INNES, Wednesday. -- The day's amusements, held here on Monday were wound up by a ball, which was held in the Music Hall, and which was well…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At the Central Police Court on Wednesday, a young man named William Carr was charged with, having stolen a purse containing £10 10s, from the person of Patrick Coyle. On January 24…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sir,—The subjects of "Signor Hazon's Orchestra," "A National Orchestra," and "Orchestral Concerts" generally, have evoked such divergent opinions and to much correspondence, and have become so mixed up,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →WAGGA WAGGA, Friday.--The complimentary concert tendered last night to Mr. F. B. Bury, organist at St. John's Church, at the Oddfellows' Hall was a success…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sir,—Much correspondence has been published from writers who, I suppose, must be qualified musically to offer their opinions, but in disputing about terms such as Hazon, nucleus, national, &c., the main object is lost…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The capital double bill which was given here for the first time on Saturday last has been much admired during the week. The first it[?] on the programme, " Our Bitterest Foe," is a touching little drama, which…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The last six nights of the pantomime commence with this evening's performance. All who have not seen this bright, well-painted, and amusing production should lose no time in visiting "Aladdin." Unlike…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The attractions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" are still undiminished, and whether we consider the merits of the comedy itself, the excellence of the acting, the charms of the fairy…
Continued on Trove, page 237 →Those who were inclined to regret the withdrawal of "Friends" at" the Criterion must nevertheless admit that the programme substituted has very much to recommend it to their…
Continued on Trove, page 237 →On Monday last these sports came off on the Plumpton Cricket Ground; but, owing to the numerous attractions elsewhere, there was not so large an attendance as expected. Mr. Yell, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dark, beetling brow, inscrutable as night! What purpose dwelleth 'neath that silent gaze? What mighty forecast loometh through the haze Of thy life's future? Doth thy soul's insight…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The highly successful run of forty-five consecutive performance attained by "Julius C[?]sar," when revived by Mr. Rignold last year, promises to be eclipsed by that of "A Midsummer-Night's Dream," which…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →NARRABRI, Saturday. -- A farewell smoke concert was held at the local School of Arts last night as a send-off to Mr. George Upjohn, who is starting for Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Under the new agreement among the members of Signor Hazon's orchestra, as reported in our yesterday's issue, it has been definitely arranged to start the long-deferred season of orchestral concerts a fortnight hence,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Australasian Dramatic Company gave another change of programme at the Haymarket Theatre on Saturday night to a full house; the piece produced being that sensational drama…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →JERILDERIE, Monday. -- The calico ball held in aid of the hospital was fairly well patronised, and had it not been for the great heat of the day and the close evening…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →We are requested to state that the box plan for " Little Lord Fauntleroy," the first performance of which will take place on Saturday next, will be opened at 10 o'clock this morning. The pantomime will be…
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