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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1891

928 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 47

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 468

The elaborate production of "Arrah-na-Pogue" is emphatic proof of Mr. George Rignold's good management; and his peformance of Shaun the Post is equally creditable to his…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 10

Mr. Grattan Riggs concluded his engagement of four weeks last night. The occasion was set aside as his benefit, and a friendly audience welcomed him in two characters which he had not previously acted here. The…

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Notes on New Pictures, etc. Art Notes

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 8

OUR illustration is taken from the painting by Mr. A. Collingridge, entitled, 'A Token of Friendship,' exhibited at the last exhibition of the Art Society of New South…

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Notes on New Pictures, etc. Art Notes

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 8

OUR illustration is taken from the painting by Mr. A. Collingridge, entitled, 'A Token of Friendship,' exhibited at the last exhibition of the Art Society of New South…

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Peak Hill Pictures. Arrival of Papers. a Recent Improvement. (See illustrations on this page.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 31

One of the greatest improvements at Peak Hill recently has been effected by Mr. S. W. Swain, who has built a first-class hotel, of which we give an illustration in this paper. The hotel, as will…

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Sunday Concerts

Evening News · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 5

BOTANY.—Mr. Frank Smith's popular Sir Joseph Banks Grounds at Botany never looked better than they do at present. To-morrow the gates will be open to tho public, when there should…

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Parramatta District Liedertafel. Promenade Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 4

THE promenade concert given by the Parramatta District Liedertafel at Rosehill Racecourse on Tuesday evening last, Was a success, despite the fact that the attendance was not…

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Monday Popular Promenade Concerts. Breakfast Creek Pavilion, Brisbane

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 14

A SPRING-TIDE of the talk has prevailed for a few weeks past, and has not yet begun, to ebb, so…

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Monday Popular Promenade Concerts. Breakfast Creek Pavilion, Brisbane

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 14

A SPRING-TIDE of talk has prevailed for a few weeks past, and has not yet begun to ebb, so…

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Promenade Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 8

THE effort made by the Parramatta Liedertafel on Wednesday last to introduce a novel entertainment in the way of a promenade concert was successful in every way. The…

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Amusements. "Master and Man" at the Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 7

A house, packed from floor to colling, gave a genuine, hearty welcome to Mr. Bland Holt, his company, and his play on Saturday evening. Mr. Holt was accorded the greeting of an old friend, and "Master…

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The Federation Convention. First Day. Assembling Op the Delegates. the Initiatory Proceedings. Mr. Munro Opens the Ball. Signing the Roll

Evening News · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 6

Before proceeding to the House of Parliament, where the convention had been called upon to meet, several of the delegates were closeted with Sir Henry Parkes at his office in…

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The Garrick Theatre

Evening News · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 2

"The Bohemian Girl," the most popular of all Balfe's operas, was performed at the Garrick Theatre on Saturday night before a fairly good house, although the attendance in the dress…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 5

"Master and Man" has attracted large audiences since Saturday, the stalls and family-circle having been crowded to their utmost limits. The chief scene in this well-knit and powerful melodrama is that of the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Referee · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 5

On Saturday next there is to be a grand revival of the Collean Bown at [?]…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Referee · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 5

On Saturday next there is to be a grand revival of the [?] Bawn at this theatre with Miss [?] and [?]…

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The Old Olympic Theatre. (Whitehall Review.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 4

The old Olympic Theatre is henceforth to be known as the New Olympic—at least, so the playbills have it. But though the busy bands of the demolishers and architects have been hard at work all through the…

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Amusements. the Garrick Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1891 · page 5

Great success attended the performance of the "Bohemian Girl" at the Garrick Theatre. Its run terminated last evening. To-night and on Saturday evening " H Trovatore" will be produced for the last…

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News From the East. The Pirates of Macas. Assassinate a Young Couple. Capture of the Band. An Editor Released. Thursday Isband

The Australian Star · Friday 6 March 1891 · page 5

The Catterthun, which arrived at Thursday Island from China, brings the following news:-- A number of men, who were supposed to have been connected with the…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 519

A house thronged from floor to ceiling greeted the return of Mr. Bland Holt to the Theatre Royal on Saturday last, and the welcome given at the outset increased in fervour as the…

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