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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1895

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 486

"The Second Mrs. Tanqueray" was reproduced on Saturday last, to an appreciative audience. There is nothing more to be said of a play which with all its strength is too terrible in many…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 486

An extra performance will be given this Saturday evening for the benefit of Miss Florrie Forde, after which the theatre will be closed until the 23rd instant, Mr. Rignold and bis company taking a well-earned…

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Music and Drama Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 486

"The Fatal Card," the joint work of Mr. C. Haddon Chambers and Mr. B. C. Stepheason, was produced for the first time in Australia by Mr. Bland Holt at the Theatre Royal last Saturday night, in…

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The “Heather” Ball. a Social Success

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 6

If the success of the “Heather winter assemblies,” as they have been called, is to be ganged by the success of the opening ball, on Friday evening, the promoters will be justified…

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Moonlight Concert

Evening News · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 6

A moonlight concert was given on the Parramatta Cricket Ground last night in aid of the club's funds, and was largely attended. The 3rd Regiment Band played…

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Fairy Cantata and Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 3

The entertainment given by the pupils attending Mrs. Stokes' private school assisted by friends, half proceeds in aid of the Penrith Benevolent Society, came off at the…

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Concert at Neutral Bay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 12

A concert was given on Thursday at the School of Arts, N[?]tral Bay, in aid of St. Peter Claver's Church, Mosman, when the hall was crowded. Miss Chambers played as an overture, Chopin's "Grand…

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Engineering Association's Smoke Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 12

The Engineering Association of New South Wales held a successful smoke concert last evening in A[?] Exchange Hotel, when a capital programme was presented to a crowded au[?]ce. Mr. A. D…

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Miss Jacombs' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 12

Miss Josephine Jacombs, whose departure for England will be made by the Op[?] on 23rd March, will make her farewell appearance at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Wednesday evening next. The young…

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Eastern Suburbs Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 12

The Eastern Suburbs Musical and [?] Society held a concert in the Paddington Town Hall on Thursday evening. The Misses Marjorie Forbes and Alma Con[?]son. Mrs. Walter Loney, Miss…

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Concert on the Tasmania

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 10

During the voyage of the Tasmania from New Zealand an excellent concert was held on board, in which the following took part:—Mrs. Bear, Misses Ingham, Scott, and M'Intyre, and Messrs. Bolton, Seymour, and…

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Herr Vollmar's Concert

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 486

This concert, of which notice was given last week, takes place too late for notice in the current issue of the Mail. Hiss Josephine Jacomb gives a farewell concert…

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Sydney Rowing Club Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 6

Last night the members of the Sydney Rowing Club entertained some 500 friends at a concert at the branch, Abbotsford. The steamer Alathea left Sydney at half-past 7…

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Engineering Association Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 6

The members of the Engineering Association of New South Wales held a successful smoking concert at Aaron's Exchange last evening. Mr. D. Nelson (president)…

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Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 4

A concert was held at the Linnwood Hall on Wednesday evening in aid of the funds of the Guildford Presbyterian Sunday School. The hall was packed. The singing of Misses Smith…

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Concert at Harris Park

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 4
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

An enjoyable concert was given in St. Paul’s Church, Harris Park, on Monday evening, March 4; by the children of the Sunday school, assisted by a few adult friends. The…

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Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 March 1895 · page 2

"THE Masqueraders" was produced for the first time in Sydney on Saturday evening, when a large and fashionable gathering assembled to witness Mr. Henry…

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Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 10 March 1895 · page 2

Mr. HOLT'S now piece, in its tine setting, has proved a big draw at the Reyal during the week. 'The Fatal Card,'with its thrilling situations, its brilliant dialogue,…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 10 March 1895 · page 2

A BRILLIANT programme, consisting of exceptionally clever numbers by first-class and well-known artists, was offered to the enthusistic audience who assembled at…

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