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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1893

1,749 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 88

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 5

Mr. Charles Huenerbein and Mr. George Rignold are to be congratulated on the success of their enterprise in providing a Good Friday night concert of…

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 649

The burlesque "Carmen Up To Data" was revived on Saturday last, special significance attaching to the performance from the adoption by Miss Addie Conyers of the part formerly taken by Miss Marion…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 10

Mr. George Rignold will make his first appearance in Bourne's sensational drama "Man to Man " this evening, replacing Mr. Cales in the character of James Gordon, the here who is the innocent cause of…

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The Promenade Concerts

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 649

These excellent entertainments have been continued, the attendances have steadily increased—excepting at the concert given for the Floods Relief Fund—and it is hoped that the promoters will be…

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Mr. C. Huenerbein's Concert

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 649

For Easter Monday Mr. Charles Huenerbein announces a grand concert in the Town Hall, when Miss Ada Crossley has been engaged to sing. Mr. Huenerbein's connection with music and musicians…

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Good Friday Concerts

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 649

Of the performances on Good Friday notice must be given next week. Full advantage was taken of the opportunity. At Her Majesty's Theatre, Signor Hazon was empowered by Messrs. George Rignold…

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Stage, Song and Show. Good Friday Concerts. Some Coming Changes. Productions for the Holidays. Closing Days of "Niobe"--"The Village Priest" to Succeed--Farewell Performances of the Gaiety Company--" Man to Man" at Her Majesty's--Re-opening of the Royal--The Variety Shows

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 3

The religions character of yesterday was observed by no less than nine managers in the holding amongst them last night of as many concerts, which varied from the…

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Concerts, Etc

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 5

Miss Ada Crossley, the popular contralto, who has been specially engaged by Mr. C. Huenerbein for the Easter Monday night concert at the Town-hall, will sing Matter's…

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Sacred Concerts. Town-hall

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 5

Had the Town-hall been half as large again, its resources would have been taxed by the very large number of people who were attracted to the Town-hall last evening by…

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The Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 4

The Guildford C.C. concert and dramatic entertainment was held at Woodstock on Wednesday evening. The hall was fairly packed, and the Mayor (Mr. George M’Credie, J.P.)…

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Promenade Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 9

The people's promenade concert at the Exhibition Building last night was attended by a fairly large audience. The programme was initiated by the Newtown hand, which played "The Heavens are…

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Concert at the Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 9

A sacred and classical concert at popular prices was given of the Town Hall last night under the management of Mr. Fred. Kellermann. The great hall was crowded in every part long before the…

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Easter Monday Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 10

Mr. Charles Huencrboin announces a great popular consert at the Town Hall on Monday night, when Miss Ada Crossley, the Australian contralto, will sing Mattel's "Patra" ("Golden Land") and…

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Easter Eggs—work for a Sharp Knife. Our Illustrations practically explain themselves. Children, with a little ingenuity and a sharp penknife can, by studying the pictures, make amusing and pretty Easter Eggs out of eggshells

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 19

1. Saltcellar 2, 17, 19 Nightlight Shades of various designs. 3 and 4. Baskets. 5. A. Swan. 6. A Duck. 7. A Torpado Boat. 8. A Bouquet Holder. 9. A Cooking Pot. 10. A Navigable Ballon. 11. Lamp Cap. 12. Match Holder. 13 and 13a. Rain and Fair Wether. 14. Coffee Cup. 15. Tub. 16 Porter's Basket…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1893 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

There was a large attendance at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday night, when the World's Star Gaiety Minstrel and Specialty Company put forward a new programme. Mr. Alf. M. Hazlewood was…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1893 · page 6

The London Gaiety Company began their farewell week in Sydney at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday, when "Miss Esmeralda" was revived before a large audience. An event of considerable interest was the…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 April 1893 · page 5

A very novel stage setting has been introduced for the first part at the Tivoli Theatre. The stage, upon which between 40 and 50 artistes arc picturesquely arranged…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1893 · page 6

An enormous holiday audience filled Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday, when Mr. George Rignold made his first appearance as James Gordon, the hero of William Bourne's sensational drama, "Man to…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1893 · page 6

Mr. Alfred Dampier's return to the Theatre Royal on Saturday night was the occasion of a house crowded everywhere but in the dress circle, and the popular actor's production of "Robbery Under…

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