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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1892

965 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 49

The Chinese Theatre in London

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 April 1892 · page 2

In view of the rumoured intention on the part of a well-known impreasrio to import (says the Evening Standard) a Chinese troupe of actors for the purpose of giving performances at one of the…

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Concert at the Garrick Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 6

The performance of Rossini's "Stabat Mater" by the artists of the Italian Opera Company was no doubt the principal attraction at the concert last evening and…

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Garrick Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 7

A thoroughly enjoyable programme was set before the large audience which nearly filled the Garrick Theatre, and so much enthusiasm was displayed that Mr. Wm. Hughes would probably…

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Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A sacred concert was given at the Criterion Theatre last evening under the management of Mr. William Larmour. An attractive programme of sixteen numbers, vocal and…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 871

"Master and Man," revived on Saturday evening last, promises to fully equal the success which attended it when little more than a year ago it was first presented. No one who witnessed the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 871

"Nowadays" and the Rignold season terminated on Friday, 8th. The company proceeded to Adelaide on Saturday last. The burlesque of "Dick Whittington," with Miss. Billie Barlow in the title role, will be…

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A Theatre Sensation. Brutal Assault by an Actor. London, April 15

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 4

A telegram from New York reports a sensational occurrence at the door of one of the places of amusement in that city. Mr. de Forest, an actor, a tempted to gain…

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Sunday Concerts

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 5

THE ALHAMBRA.-Another of those popular, free, sacred, and classical concerts will be given at the Alhambra Music Hall on Sunday evening, under the direction of Mr. Frank Smith. An…

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P. D. C. Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 7

ON Friday evening, April 8th, a concert was given in the Parramatta Town Hall in aid of the funds of the Parramatta District Cricket Club. The…

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Music in Sydney. Sacred Concerts, &c

Evening News · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 3

During the past week sacred music has largely prevailed in this city, and on Friday night as many as three important concerts were given, namely, the "Hymn…

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The Sixteenth Century Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 April 1892 · page 7

Dr. A. C. Mackenzie, Principal of the Royal Academy of Music on the 3rd March delivered a lecture (says the London Daily Chronicle), illustrated by la[?]ter[?] slides, at the London Institution, on…

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School Concert at Dubbo. Dubbo

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 April 1892 · page 4

The concert given by the pupils of the Superior Public School was a great success, both financially and otherwise. Some very novel things were introduced in the shape of…

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Cricketers' Ball. Bulli

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 April 1892 · page 6

A very successful ball and supper in aid of the Rosebud Cricket Club took place on Monday night. Fully 55 couples were present…

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The Evening Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1892 · page 6

The attendance in the evening was no doubt stimulated by the pleasant programme of music prepared by, and performed under, the direction of that esteemed musician Mr. W. T. Sharp. More…

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The Government House Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 April 1892 · page 6

His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Jersey gave a ball last night at Government House. The guests were received at the entrance to the ballroom by…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 930

"Master and Man," with its striking situations and fine scenery, backed by able representation in the large cast, could not fail to draw large houses, and Mr. Bland Holt has fully shared in the hearty support…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 930

At this theatre on Good Friday "standing-room only" was posted before the commencement of a concert in which Madame Vandeveer Green, Miss Colbourae-Baber, and M. Henri Kowalski were the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 930

The halo round Dick Whittington is apparently perennial, and the latest version of the wonders attributed to this famous Mayor of London has served to introduce a new star in the burlesque…

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Official Opening of the Yass Team Way. Mayor Coen's Ball

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 9

HIS Excellency the Earl of Jersey visited Yass on Wednesday for the purose of officially opening the tramway which connects the town with the Yass Plains railway station. The viceregal party…

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