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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1892

965 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 49

St. Patrick's Day in Sydney. Sports, Concert and Banquet

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 15

THE final arrangements have been made for the celebration of st. Patrick's Day in Sydney. The united Irish societies will assemble at St. Benedicts…

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Music in Sydney. MR. D. Clancy's Farewell Concert

Evening News · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

Although, as is quite proper under existing circumstances, the current Italian opera season appears to be absorbing the interest of our musical public, there was nevertheless a considerable…

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Mr. Clancy's Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 5

A complimentary concert was given at the New Masonic-hall, Castlereagh-street, last evening by several of the musicians of Sydney, assisted by the members of the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre.—in the Ranks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 March 1892 · page 3

The public, however variable its tastes may be in other directions, seems to remain constant to its old love, melodrama. It likes the good old-fashioned stirring blood and thunder drama, of the kind which…

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"A Sailor's Knot" at the Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 March 1892 · page 3

The return of Mr. Bland Holt and his company with a new play was greeted at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night by an audience on neither the number[?] nor enthusiasm of which the unfavourable…

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Amusements. "A Sailor's Knot" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 March 1892 · page 5

Mr. Bland Holt and his excellent company, who returned to Sydney a week or two ago after a successful tour of the other colonies, and who have in the meantime been busily…

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A Theatre Cause Celebre

Referee · Wednesday 16 March 1892 · page 7

The libel action brought by the Macmahon Brothers against the SUNDAY TIMES is likely to attract considerable attention in the theatrical world. the plaintiffs, James and…

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A Theatre Cause Celebre

Referee · Wednesday 16 March 1892 · page 7

The libel action brought by the Macmalion Brothers against the SUNDAY TIMES is likely to attract considerable attention in the theatrical world. The plaintiffs, James and…

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Hibernian Ball. Glen Innes

The Australian Star · Friday 18 March 1892 · page 6

At the Town Hall last evening the Hibernian Society held a successful ball…

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The National Concert

Evening News · Friday 18 March 1892 · page 5

The customary conceit of Irish, ballad music took place at the New Masonic Hall in the evening. The inclement weather did not, as was anticipated, materially interfere with the…

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The Evening Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 March 1892 · page 6

In accordance with the usual custom St. Patrick's Night was celebrated in song, which took the form of a "national concert," at the Masonic Hall. Mr. F. B. Freehill presided, and there was an attendance…

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Concert in the Masonic-hall

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 March 1892 · page 3

The United Irish Societies held a grand national concert last night in the New Masonic-hall, Castlereagh-street, when, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather,…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 633

Mr. Bland Holt has returned to his old field with new pastures, and in "A Sailor's Knot," by Henry Pettitt, has given us a drama with far higher pretensions than are found in the ultra-sensational and…

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Mayor's Ball at Tags

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 10

It ia the intention of Mr. M. Coen, the Catholic Mayor of Yass, to Rive a ball, on an extensive scals on the day of the opening of the railway bridges, and on the day following Mr. coen…

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A Charming Theatre Bodice

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 34

Composed of soft silk, chiffon or crepe frills and sleeves to match. The square-cut bodice is new and most becoming. Pale yellow or pink would be the most becoming to a dark girl, while pale blue or…

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Hibernian Ball. Glen Innes

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

At the Town Hall last evening the Hibernian Society held a successful ball…

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A Scene in a Dublin Theatre. Santley and Titiens Hissed

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 6

A writer in the Dublin FREMAN February 6, giving his recollections of the old Royal Theater says:— During the twelve years that have elapsed since…

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Concert at Plumption

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 6

On Saturday night last an entertainment was given Mr. House's room at Plumpton, in aid of the funds of St. Alban's, Booty Hill. All day Friday and Saturday the…

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The Orange Concerts

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 15

THE musical man of the WESTERN ADVOCATE has let himself out to the extent of two columns on the concerts in aid of st. Joseph's church The Australian Hall one of the finest Catholic buildings…

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Concert at St. Peter's, Surry Hills

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 18

A successful concert took place at St. Peter's Catholic school, Surry Hills, on Wednesday week, in the presence of a crowded audience. Mr. George Boyle was the conductor. The performance…

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