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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1891

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 10

The pantomime of "Cinderella" still drawn large houses, but its run, as announced at Christmas, is limited to the end of the month. The production reflects great credit on the enterprise of Mr. George…

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The New Band Stand in Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 6

THE new band pavilion in Alfred Square, Parramatta North, was opened on Monday evening last, by a programme of high-class music by the 3rd Regiment Band, under…

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A Pickpocket at the Theatre

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 6

Thomas Fleurey, alias Thomas Henry, 33, carpenter, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Johnson, with having attempted to steal a purse containing £2 5s 1d, two…

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POCKET-PICKING. Theatre-goers Take Note

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 6

WE have on several occasions pointed out to the theatre-goers of this city the danger that exists in the presence of numbers of professional pickpockets in the crowd that…

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The Band in Alfred Square. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 3

SIR.—Anyone who desires a musical treat should pay a visit to Prince Alfred Square on an evening when the band of the 3rd Regiment performs. I never listened to anything in…

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The Poets' Corner. The Good Old Concertina

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 34

'Twas merry when the hut was full. Of jolly girls and fellows, We danced and sang until we burst The concertina's bellows…

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Amusements. Visit of His Excellency the Governor to Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1891 · page 6

The Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey and suite will attend Her Majesty's Theatre to-night in order to witness the pantomine of "Dick Whittington and his Cat." This will be the first visit of his Excellency to a…

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The Good Old Concertina

Evening News · Monday 19 January 1891 · page 7

T was Merry when the hut was full Of jolly girls and fellows, We danced and sang until we burst The concertina's bellows…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1891 · page 6

Owing to the temporary indisposition of Mr. Boucicault last night, his part of Bevil Brooke, is "Harvest," was sustained by Mr. M'intyre, who acquitted himself well…

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A Theatre Sneak

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1891 · page 4

Ed word Connors, on remand, was charged at the Central Police Court today, before Mr. O'Malley Clarke, S.M., with being a suspected person frequenting Her Majesty's Theatre with intent to…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1891 · page 6

The Right Honorable the Earl of Jersey witness the pantomine of "Dick Whittington and his [?] last evening, this being the first visit paid by his Excellency to an Australian playhouse. As was natural…

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Pickpockets at the Theatre. Be Cautious in a Crowd

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 January 1891 · page 5

WE have again to record a case of pocket-picking outside a theatre. In the present instance Edward Connors, a well-known prig and "flash covey" was…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 8

The last nights of "Cinderella " are announced, the run of the pantomime, so handsomely mounted under Mr. George Musgrove's management, terminating on the 30th instant. A morning performance will be given…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 8

This house was crowded in all parts yesterday afternoon when Mr. Rignold gave the second matines of his successful pantomime of "Dick Whittington and his Cat."…

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Band Playing

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1891 · page 7

THE 3rd Regiment Band, V.J., in secordance with arrangements made by the Mayor (Mr. Ferris), performed in the Alfred Square bandstand, Parramatta North. on Monday and…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1891 · page 188

A second matinee at the Theatre Royal drew a very large juvenile audience on Saturday last, when the mysteries of the Demon Quartz and King Gold, the Fairy Silvertone and her favourite…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1891 · page 188

"Dick Whittington" is assuredly one of the very good things which Mr. George Rignold has prepared for the enjoyment of the Sydney public, the attendance being limited only…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 January 1891 · page 10

The last week of the run of "Cinderella " commences to-night. This production, thanks to Mr. George Musgrove's spirited management, is rich in beautiful scenery and handsome…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1891 · page 188

The interesting comedy-drama "Harvest" has also gained greatly in favour with familiarity, and the beauties of the scenery, more especially the charming landscape of the first act in the drama,…

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The Garrick Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1891 · page 188

"The Middleman" is, as it deserves to be, thoroughly appreciated, and the impersonation by Mr. Cartwright of the genius, Cyrus Blenkarn, is a singularly powerful and entrancing performance…

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