Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1891

928 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 47

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 779

A concert was given in this theatre on Good Friday night, when the large building was thoroughly crowded in every part for fully 29 minutes before the time for commencing. The…

Continued on Trove, page 779 →

Amusements. the Misses Albu's Second Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 7

The Misses Albu made their second appearance in Sydney last evening, at the Y. M. C. A. Hall, and not only confirmed but even increased the good impression they created at their first concert. The attendance was…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Music and Drama. Mr. Montague Younger's Concert

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 779

On Easter Monday a popular conceit was given by Mr. Montague Younger, who has done and still does such excellent work for the musical public that we should have rejoiced to see a bumper…

Continued on Trove, page 779 →

The Misses Albu's Concert

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 779
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Misses Julie and Hose Albu, who, with Miss Apolline Niay, made their first appearance in Sydney on Tuesday evening last, are undoubtedly a great acquisition to musical art…

Continued on Trove, page 779 →

Orchestral Concerts. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 11

Sir,--I would like to suggest to the promoters of the orchestral concerts, held last year, that those concerts be renewed as early as possible, aud that they be performed but once a…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Amusements. the Misses Albu's Concert

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1891 · page 3

The Misses Albu gave their second concert in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, on Friday evening, before an audience larger than that which attended their first concert; bat not sufficiently so to be…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Naval Artillery Volunteers. Dismissal of the Band. Pending Resignation of the Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 6

For some time past considerable dissatisfaction has prevailed among the officers and men of the Naval Artillery Volunteers, which has culminated in the dismissal of the band, the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Amusements. Mr. Walshe's Farewell Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 8

Anothor " farewell " appearance of a prominent vocal artist has now to be recorded—this time, of Mr. William Walshe, who has long been recognised as the passessor of one of the most powerful and equal tenor…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Extra Special. the Shearing Strike. a Unionist Camp Flooded. One Man Drowned. Police in Pursuit of Offenders. Taking Out Non-unionists--Strike Prisoners Unable to Obtain Ball. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 6

A telegram from Muttaburra states that the camp there is surrounded by water. One unionist was drowned, and others removed by boats. A wire from…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Amusements. the Misses Albu's Third Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1891 · page 6

The Misses Albu gave a concert last evening— this time, however, not at one of the smaller concert halls of the city, but, as advised, at the Centennial Hall. This change to what is very properly recognised…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Amusements. the Misses Albu's Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1891 · page 5

No one who heard the Misses Albu at the sparsely-attended concerts which they gave at the Y.M.C.A. hall could doubt but that they would quickly sing themselves into a very…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 808

"The Golden Ladder" has increased in public favour with each representation, and during the week the audiences at the Theatre Royal have been large and enthusiastic. The performance of…

Continued on Trove, page 808 →

Ball at Nithsdale

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 35

A very delightful ball was hold at Nithsdale, Liverpool-streer, on Tuesday, March 7, when Mr. and Mrs. Penny, of Darlinghust-road, entertained a number of their triends in commemoration of their…

Continued on Trove, page 35 →

The Spinsters' Ball

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 807
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

On Friday, the 3rd instant, a most successful dance was given at Leigh House, 33 maidens being the hostesses. The ballroom, which is quite picturesque in itself, was decorated with mirrors…

Continued on Trove, page 807 →

Government House Ball

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 33

On Thursday night, April 2, the first of a series of balls was given at Government House. Over 600 guests were present, and a change being made in the way of receiving, dancing was enabled to…

Continued on Trove, page 33 →

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 808

"My Jack" has at Her Majesty's Theatre proved equally attractive on its revival as at the production last year. In the matter of sensational drama the explosion of the lighthouse and the…

Continued on Trove, page 808 →

The Garrick Theatre

The Australian Workman · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 3

"BRIDGET O'BRIEN, ESQ," is still playing to bumper houses at the Garrick Theatre, and if any of our readers feel in low spirits out of sorts, we think a visit would be the best medicine they…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 808

Miss Maggie Moore as "The Schoolmistress" appears in a character apparently quite out of her general line; but as this particular directress of female education has previously been a member of…

Continued on Trove, page 808 →