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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 6
Also in Evening News

"Pat, or the Bells of Rathbeal," attracted an excellent house at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, and Mr.C.B.Westmacott's musical comedy, with its comic songs and bright dances, will…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 6

An immense audience witnessed the matinie performance of "Robinson Cruse" on Saturday, and in the evening Her Majestry's Theater was again largely attended.Miss Marie Lu[?]lla and the other…

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"Pat" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 6

"Pat" remains profitably in the Theatre Royal bill, and continues to draw large audiences. It will be played en matinee on Wednesday…

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Criterion Theatre.—"uncle Tom's Cabin."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 6

On Saturday evening the members of Mr.Tom Pollard's Lilliputian Opera company for the first time since the opening of their present season at the Criterion Theater forsook their well-beaten lyrie…

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Amusements. Lyceum Theatre—" John-a Dreams."

Evening News · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 3

As the work of an Australian author, who has taken, a good place among the English play wrights of the day, "John-a'-Dreams" might naturally be thought to have special claims on…

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Amusements. Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1896 · page 6

Mr. Pollard is evidently determined not to allow his audiences to grow tired of any particular play while he has the lease of the Criterion. Following the quick changes which…

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Return of Mr. Harry Rickards. His Australian Engagements. an Interesting Interview. the Modern Theatre of Varieties

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1896 · page 6

Mr. Harry Rickards,. of the Tivoli, arrived in Sydney yesterday morning by the Ville de la Clotat, looking as young and fresh as he did 10 or 12 years ago, when…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

Rapid changes are to be the order of the season of liliputian opera at the Criterion Theatre, and Mr. Pollard will accordingly stage "La Mascotte" this evening. In this sparkling opera Miss Cissie…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

Mr. C. B. Westmacott notifies a matince of "Pat, or the Belles of Rathbeal" to-day at the Theatre Royal, where several changes have been made in the variety interpolations which from such a popular…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

The Palace Emporium Provident Society united in a complimentary concert last night in aid of the widow and children of the late Mr. B Bayley a a former employee at Messrs. Anthony Hordern…

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Amusements. Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

Mr. Haddon Chambcra's new play "John-aDreams" drew a larpe audieuce to the Lyceum Theatre last night. Now that the piece is being played with the distinctness which gives purpose…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

"Rollinson Crusce" will be performed this aftornoon, as well as in the evening, at Her Majesty's Theatre, where Miss Maric Luella's song. "What the Sweet Bella are Saying" is one of the many…

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Lawn Tennis Club Ball

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 5

The same evening the Lawn Tennis Club gave their annual ball, which was as successful as usual. The Moss Vale Hall was tastefully decorated, and the supper provided and arranged by the ladies…

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The Transvaal Trouble. Dr. Jameson's Defeat Thirty-six Hours' Fighting. Every Cartridge Expended-- Awaiting Aid From the Uitlanders-- The Killed and Wounded-- A Menacing Concert Against England-- Increase of Armaments-- Summoning of Parliament -- The "Times" Outspoken. London, January 6

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

Further particulars have been received from Johannesburg with reference to the fighting between the South Africa Co.'s forces under Dr…

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Amusements. Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1896 · page 6

The comic opera "La Mascotte" is deservedly one of the most popular works of its des extant, and an announcement that it is to be produced never fails in attracting a large…

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Amusements. Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1896 · page 6

"Les Cloches de Corneville" was revived at the Criterion Theatre last night, when again a larger attendance pointed to a more general recognition of the merits of these Lilliputian performances. The…

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The Transvaal. the Crisis Settled. Dr. Jameson to Be Released. Also Other Prisoners. Reforms in the Republic. President Kroger's Demands. the Exile of Mr Rhodes and Dr Jameson. Large Indemnity From Chartered Company. Surrender of Uitlander Leaders. England and Germany. the Flying Squadron. War Vessels for Delagoa Bay. Proposal of the Russian Press. Concerted Action by the Powers. Repudiated by "The Times."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 January 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday, 7.10 p.m.-- The two additional regiments ordered to proceed immediately to the Cape are the King's Own (Royal Lancaster)…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 65

Mr. C. B. Westmacett's production, "Pat, or the Bells of Rathbeal," has found many firm supporters, and is now played so merrily that a long run is assured. Mr. Shine, Mr. Sweeney, and Mr…

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Criterion Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 6

This afternoon, Mr. Pollard's clever Lilliputian Opera Company will give a matinee performance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," at the Criterion Theatre, and at evening they…

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