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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1894

2,567 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 129

Concert at Marrickville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1894 · page 3

On Saturday evening a concert, arranged by Miss Wheeler, was given in the Excelsior Hall, Marrickville. There was a large attendance. These who contributed to the programme were Mrs. Gemenell,…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1894 · page 8

The box plan for the opening performance of "Round the World in 60 Days" will be on view at the Lyceum Theatre this morning, at 10 o'clock…

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Swimming 'Notes. Prof. Beaumont at the Tivoli. Two Important Meetings To Be Hold. the Port Jackson Club to Be Revived. The Balmain club's Smoke Concert. Club Carn[?] This Month— Other Interesting Items

Referee · Wednesday 7 February 1894 · page 3

Professor J. H. Beaumont still holds sway as the bright particular star at Harry Rickards Tivoli Thee[?] where every thing is so good. The tank, as arranged on the stage of this the [?] has a far more attractive…

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Amusements. Federation Hall Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1894 · page 8

Though the Federation Hall was not crowded there was a good attendance at last night's concert, which though it included various classic numbers, was distinctly popular in its general tendency. A…

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Amusements. Concert at the Federation-hall

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1894 · page 6

The concert at the Federation-hall, Church-hill, on Tuesday evening will benefit the local convent of the Sisters of Mercy to the extent of some £80. M. Henry Kowalski…

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Glebe. Proposed Town Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 3

A meeting of the above council was held on Monday evening, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman Percy C. Lucas) and Aldermen Cary, Horne, Law, Yeates, Abrams, Dunn, Duncan,…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 7

"Round the World in 60 Days," being from a spectacular standpoint one of the heaviest pieces ever staged by Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove, will begin this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Ihe great…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A new contralto, Miss Neva Carr-Giynn, and the clever Perman Family will make first appearances at the Tivoli Theatre to-night, and the Beaumont-Vane Aquatic…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 7

"Charley's Aunt " began the eighth week or its run at the Criterion Theatre last night, with the "standing room only " notice in front of the stalls entrance. There was everywhere an excellent…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 7

The last performance of " Current Cash " will be given nt the Theatre Royal to-night, when the stirring incidents of F. A. Scudamore's tale of the Afghan war will, doubtless, attract an interested…

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£ 40 for Pictures

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 8

A very large number of our subscribers in all parts of Australasia are interested in photography, as was demonstrated by the success of the photographic competition which was held in connection with the…

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After the Ball

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 8

A last word in the vestibule, A touch of taper fingers ; A scent of roses sweet and cool, When she has gone, still lingers,…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 273

In addition to the evening performances of "Charley's Aunt," matinees are announced, the first for this (Saturday) afternoon, when the residents of the suburbs who object to come to town in the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 273

"True as Steel" not only plays much quicker, but its merits are far more appreciated than on the opening night The spectacular and mechanical appliances are wonderfully well done, and some of the…

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 273

Not a corner of the theatre was vacant On Friday, 2nd instant, on the occasion of the farewell benefit to Mr. George Lauri, who has had so large a chare in the success of the pantomime. After the trap…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 7

At Her Majesty's Theatre " True is Steel " continues to draw satisfactory audiences, and though Mr. Rigaold has in reserve Walter Rignold's drama, "The Shumrock and the Rose," the new piece will…

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Promotion of Senior-Constable Ball

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 284

The bravery displayed by the police has not been overlooked departmentally. Last Saturday the Inspector-General of Police received a letter from the Principal Under-Secretary, Mr…

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"Current Cash " at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 6

The final performance of this drama will be given to-night, with due attention to all the spectacular, military, and other details which are combined in an exciting and…

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Two Pictures. the Brisbane Treasury 1894. the Sydney Treasury 1852. (See illustrations on this page.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 19

The 42 years which are measured by the abovementioned dates have witnessed great changes in all parts of the world, but few more remarkble ones than have taken place in…

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