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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

3,420 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 171

Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 3

At the Criterion Theatre " Hide and Seek " provided occasion on Saturday for almost continuous laughter to a highly-appreciative audience, so that Mr. W.J. Wilson, does not announce any change at…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 3

There was an excellent house at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, and, gauging the popularity of "The Workgid" by the patronagr aceorded to the drama there will be no necessity for…

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The Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

Craven's comedy, "Hide and Seek," continues to spell prosperity at the Criterion Theatre. There was again on Saturday evening a very satisfactory attendance…

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The Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

Miss Florence Wilton, the English burlesque actress, was the novelty at the Tivoli on Saturday. Her engagement is for 12 nights only prior to her return to…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

The 50th repetition of the pantomime of "Robinson Crusoe" was given at Her Majesty's Theatre on, Saturday night, in the presence of an attendance which would…

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The Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

The sensational drama "The workgiri, which is being produced at the Theatre Royal by Mr. Westmacott's company, entered upon its third week on Saturday…

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Amusements. Lyceum Theatre. "Tee Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith."

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 3

Pinero'e play, "The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith," of which so much had been heard, was produced at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday night for the first time in Australia. So notable a production…

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Police Courts. Serving a Statement of Claim in a Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 3

In the Summons Division of the Central Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. Smithers, S.M., a case of assault, Snowden v. Woods, which excited considerable interest in legal and theatrical circles,…

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Special Edition. Late Cables. The Transvaal. Boers Investing the Band. No Admittance. Germans in South Africa. Thanking the Emperor

Evening News · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 5

London, February 3.—The "Pall Mall Gazette " this evening states that the Boers are closely investing the Rand with a view to preventing an influx of labor into the…

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Scene in a Theatre Legal Proceedings. A Scuffle on the Stage. An Unrehearsed Performance--Tragedy and Comedy

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 6

At the Central Police Court this afternoon Alfred Woods, one of the lessees and manager of Her Majesty's Theatre, was summoned by William Mitford Snowden…

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News by the Mail. The Armenian Atrocities. Woman Outraged by Soldiers. Lynching Extraordinary. Desperate Afferay in a Theatre an Unrehearsed Performance. Audience and Artistes. Five Killed—many Wounded

Evening News · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 6

albany, Monday.—The Orient line steamer Orient, from London, arrived here on Saturday, larded mails, passengers, etc., and left for Adelaide Melbourne, and Sydney. The following…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

Mr.W.J.Wilson announces the last three nights of "Hide and Seek " at the Criterion Theatre, where the final performance on Friday will be attended by the Mayor (Alderman Ives) and aldermen…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

"The Work Girl " is still in the flood-tide of its prosperity at the Theatre Royal, where the sensational incidents of the story, the songs, the scenery, and the dances are all elements of popularity. Mr…

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Children's Fancy Dress Dance

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

The ladies of the Moss Vale district got up a very successful children's fancy dress dance on January 28, as a finish to the holidays. The beautifully cool moonlight night gave an additional…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

The last matince of the pantomime season will take place at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day. This morning, in view of the last three nights of "Robinson Cru[?]," the box plan opens in…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 7

The last matinee performance of the pantomime will be given at Her Majesty's to-day. On Saturday night "To the West," a new Australian play, is to be produced…

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Amusements. the Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

" The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith " was witnessed by a crowded audience at the Lyceum Theatre last night. Mrs. Brough's fine acting as Agues, and the brilliant way in which Mr. Boncicault, as the Duke,…

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Theatre Royal—" the Work Girl."

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 7

One cannot but help noticing the liberal patronage accorded that bright and stirring melodrama, "The Work Girl"—a play that bas aided in restoring to its former footing a…

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Kowalski's Concert

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

The concert given by the clever French pianist, M. Henri Kowalski attracted a large and fashionable audience to the Moss Vale Hall on January 29. Among the items were the excellent singing…

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Concert at Newtown

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 5

A very successful concert was given last evening, under the direction of Mr. G. E. Boyle, in the Hall of L'Avenue, Newtown, in the presence of Bishop Higgins and a number of the…

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