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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1895

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 5

The last three nights of the splendid spectacular revival of "Cinderella" are notified at the Lyceum Theatre, though two matinees will also afford opportunity to the dilatory of witnessing the…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 5

At the Theatre Royal "The Span of Life" continues to run strongly, and Mr. Bland Holt will not need to make any change for the present. The actor-manager himself plays a capital part as Nutty…

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Cannon Ball Catching

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 6

Charles B. Blatt (Cannon Ball Champion of America) has posted £100 with the POLICE GAZETTE, New York, and issued a challenge to catch cannon balls, standing…

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Newtown Wesleyan Band of Hope

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Newtown Wesleyan Band of Hope and Church Temperance Association was held in the school hall, King-street, Newtown, on Mondny evening. The hall was crowded…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 5

The most notable incident in the vivacious performance of "The House that Jack Built" at Her Majesty's Theatre last night was a spontaneous round of cheers from the audience as the act-drop…

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The Lyceum Picnic. Presentation of Prizes. Selecting the Trophies. The Annual Celebration at tho Lycoum Theatre

The Australian Star · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 3

As a fitting sequel to tho happy day passed on Sunday at the annual picnic of the Lyceum Theatre employees, the prizes won at the sports on that occasion were…

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Lyceum Theatre. Intercolonial Visitors

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1895 · page 3

The visiting crews taking part in the intercolonial sailing carnival last night witnessed the production of " Cinderella " at the Lyceum Theatre, at the invitation…

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Death of Mr. Bind. an Old Identity. a Pioneer Theatre Manages

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1895 · page 4

The death, in his eighty-second year, of Mr. William Dind, has removed from our midst the oldest Australian theatrical manager, and one who will be…

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Stage Song and Show. An English Concert Company. The Organ Recital. Now Attractions at Woodloch's Circus-Juvenlle Prodigies

The Australian Star · Thursday 24 January 1895 · page 3

Concert-geers will be interested to learn that Horr Van Vleet, who was last here as pianist to the Cyril Tyler Concert Co., has found himself so comfortable in Australia…

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Amusements. Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1895 · page 6

There will be a final afternoon performance of "Cinderella" at the Lyceum Theatre to-day, and in the evening the members of the company will make their farewell appearance. Last night there…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 7

There will be the usual afternoon performance (with a new programme) at the Tiveli Theatre today, and again in the evening the Tiveli Minstrels will appear. Mr. Harry Rickards draws attention to…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 7

In spite of the heat there was a capital attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, the interest in "The Span of Life" being doubtless stimulated by the fact that the last nights are announced. The…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 3

The dense crowds who rush the Royal every night to witness "The Span of Life" revives memories of the best days at the old theatre. There is no fall in the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 169

There is no prospect of change in the bill of fare at this theatre. The children's school holidays are not nearly finished, and when the young folks have watched the progress of building Jack's house until…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 169

This theatre closed on Saturday night last with a performance of "Hans the Boatman," in which Mr. Charles Arnold sustained the title role with all the freshness and spontaneity of representation which…

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The Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 169

"The Span of Life" has left little to be said, but the interest and keen excitement in the play are undiminished, and the principals in the sensational incidents now act with a…

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Amusements.? Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 7

There will be the usual matince performance at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day, when the curtain will rice upon "The House that Jack Built" at 2 o'clock. Last night the attack of the cat and dog upon the…

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Music and Drama The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 169

The pantomime "Cinderella" died merrily on Friday (last) evening, the last nights being well patronised. The pictorial part was excellent, and the symbolic transformation scene excited lively…

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Military Night at a Dublin Theatre

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 5

Very many representatives of the military element ia Dublin, from Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley down through the various grades, went to see Henry Irving at the Gaiety Theatre,…

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Smoke Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 7

The Brighton Social Club held a smoke concert on Wednesday evening at the clubrooms, Lady Robinson's Beach, Alderman Charles Bull occupying the chair. Among these contributing vocal items were…

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