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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

3,420 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 171

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 10

"To the West " a new Australian drama in five arts by Kenneth Mackay and Alfred Dampier, will be produced for the first time on any stage at Her Majesty's Theatre to-night. The new secuery by…

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Music and Drama The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 278

"The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith" can scarcely be called a "problem play," for the chief character solves any problem by her hearty and absolute choice at the close…

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Smoke Concert

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 5

The second annual smoke concert of the Soft Goods Warehousemen's Cricket Union was held last evening in Aaron's Exchange Hotel, and proved a great success. The attendance was…

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Concert in Aid of St. Kieran's Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 10

AS a means of raising funds for St. Kieran's Church, Golden Grove (within St. Benedict's parish), Father Baugh, the priest in charge, held a concert in L'Avenue Hall, Newtown, on Tuesday night…

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Manly Tennis and Cricket Clubs' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 10

A smoke concert in connection with the above clubs was held in Fallon's Steyne Hotel on Thursday evening. The occasion was taken advantage of the give Mr.F.P. Tompson, manager of the Manly…

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ROOKWOOD. Benefit Concert

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 3

An entertainment in aid of the Rookwood Fire Brigade was given in the Council Chambers (St. Stephen's schoolroom) on Tuesday by the Southern…

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Kowalski's Concert

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 34

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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Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 9 February 1896 · page 2

THEATRE patrons who love a thrill for their money still roll up in goodly numbers to weep over the woes of the 'Work Girl,'who, by the way, doesn't seem to be…

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Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 9 February 1896 · page 2

PINERO'S much-talked-of pity, 'The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith,' was staged on Saturday, and drew a crowded house, of course, Mrs. Ebbsmith does not seem to…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 9 February 1896 · page 2

LAST week we bade a sad farewell to 'Robinson Crusoe,' one of the most Successful pantos ever placed upon a Sydney stage, and with the tuneful…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1896 · page 7

There was a packed house at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday night, when a capital programme was gone through. Miss Alice Leamar reappeared at the theatre, and had a good…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1896 · page 7
Also in Evening News

"The Work Girl" has entered upon its fourth week at the Theatre Royal, a considerable dramatic run in these comparatively depressed times. The attendance on Saturday showed that Mr…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 February 1896 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith" proves a profitable finale to the Brough-Bouclcault season at the Lyceum, where it is played to large audiences. The season…

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The Lyceum Theatre

Evening News · Monday 10 February 1896 · page 6

"The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith" continues to draw large audiences at the Lyceum Theatre, and the last four nights and farewell performances are announced. This "problem play" is full of…

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Criterion Theatre.—" Mixed."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1896 · page 7

Walter Craven's farcical comedy, entitled " Mixed," an adaptation from " Les Trois Chapeaux," was revited at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday evening before a large audience. The…

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The Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 February 1896 · page 6

The "Work Girl" still continues its successful career at the Theatre Royal, and though "The Enemy's Camp" is in rehearsal, there is so far no word of change of…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre—"to the West."

Evening News · Monday 10 February 1896 · page 6

The reign of pantomime having ended, Saturday night saw a return to drama at Her Majesty's. A five-act piece, entitled "To the West," of which Mr. Kenneth Mackay, M.L.A., and…

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Bethany High School. Concert at Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 11 February 1896 · page 5

A musical and calisthenic display was given by the people of Bethany High School, Balmain, last evening before a very large audience. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated. The Mayor…

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