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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1896

3,420 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 171

Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 10

This afternoon and evening the Crossley Sisters who form the fourth instalment of Mr. Harry Rickards' newly-engaged English artists, will make their Sydney debut,in the latest soubrette songs…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 10

There will be an afternoon performance of "Uncle Tom's cabin" at the Criterian Theatre to-day. The drama of plantation life has been specially selected from the repertoire of the Li[?]putian Opera…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 10

The last six nights of that farrago of vivacious music, graceful dance and "precious" nonsense, "Pat, or the Bells of Rathbeal," are announced at the Theatre Royal, where the final matince will be…

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Amusements. Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 10

During the week the opinion has been pretty genarally expressed that the yachting sccnes in Mr. Haddon Chambers's new piece at the Lyceum form the most beautiful tableaux that have been brought…

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The Criterion Theatre

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

Mr. Tom Pollard has made a hazardous experiment in transforming his opera troupe into a dramatic company, and on Saturday last presented them to the public in "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Those…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 65
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The good business which welcomed the beginning of "Robinson Crusoe" still continues, and quite a crowd assembles at each entrance long before the pantomime begins. Miss Marie Luella, by her…

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Lawn Tennis Club Ball

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 34

The same evening the Lawn Tennis Club gave their annual hall, 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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St. Marys News. Band of Hope

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the above took place in the Presbyterian Church on Friday, 27th December. There was a fair attendance, and a very good programme was…

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"Pat" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 6

"Pat, or the Bells of Rathbeal," continues to attract very large audiences, to whom its picturesque story and rich "variety" garnishing make it very fascinating…

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Music and Drama The Lyceum Theatre

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

The production of a new play by the Brough and Boucicault company is considered irrespective of any merit in the play itself as an important theatrical event; hence the announcement that Haddon…

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Railway Concert

Evening News · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 5

A very enjoyable concert was given on Thursday evening by the members of the Government locomotive running abed staff and by some friends, to the patients and nurses of the Prince Alfred…

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A Concert at Prince Alfred Hospital

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 10

The members of the Government Loco Running Shed staff, assisted by friends, gave a concert on Thursday evening to the patients and nurses of the Prince Alfred Hospital. Mr. C. Mellier presided at…

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Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1896 · page 2

RAPID change is the policy of the management of the Criterion Theatre, and successful revival of comic opera succeeds successful revival with bewildering spontaneity. The…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1896 · page 2

THE boom at Her Majesty's has shown no signs of diminution. The public have formed the fine theatre nightly during the [?] and the picturesque pantomime,…

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Jingoes Iii Melbourne Bounce a German Band

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1896 · page 5

THE Victorian is an aggressive jingo and a bounce when the odde are on his side. On Thursday a Gorman band was playing in Swanston-street, Melbourne, when some of…

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Before the Curtain Theatre Royal—"pat."

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1896 · page 7

Mr. Frank Barnes, Mr. Westmacott's energetic manager at the Royal, bills the last nights of "Pat, or the Bells of Rathbeal," and next Saturday we are promised…

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His Excellency at the Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1896 · page 5

GOVERNOR HAMPDEN has found the attractions of Moss Vale particularly enjoyable during the warm weather, but, pleasant as they are, the allurements of Mr. C. B…

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Theatre Royal. 'Pat, of the Bells of Rathbeal.'

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1896 · page 2

MR. WEST[?]ACOTT'S venture at the Theatre Royal has caught on with a strong and mighty catch, like cato the catch which is spoken of in the Scriptures in connection…

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Pussy Behind the Footlights. Diversions of the Theatre Cat

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1896 · page 3

THE theatre cut is a natural humorist. Indeed, it is known in theatrical circles as the "stock low comedian." Necessary in most theatres to keep away the swarms of rate…

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