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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897

3,410 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 171

Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 12

At the Theatre Royal Mr. George riguold, who will shortly star New Zealand, announces the last six nights of his Sydney season. Mr. Rignold will accordingly revive "The Two Orphans" this…

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Palace Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 11
Also in Evening News, The Sydney Morning Herald

Miss Jessie de Grey, an English serio-comic and dancer, is to play at the Palace to-night. At this theatre also Mr. Harry Shine and Mr. John Coleman will appear for the first time. Mr…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 12

This afternoon (at 2.55) and again in the evening Mr. Harry Richards will make the first of a few farewell appearances at the Tivoli Theatre prior to his departure for Europe in search of novelties…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 11

The Gaiety Theatre has been leased by Messrs. Herfort and Simmons, and will be re-opened with a variety company to-night. The admission tariff has been fixed on a very low scale…

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An Arab Snake Dance

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 3

SUCH wonderful stories have been told about the Arab snake dance that I almost forgot I was a…

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Amusements. Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 12

"The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown" is now closing its first week at the Criterion Theatre to "standing room only." so that it seems probable that the farcical play will amply justify its reputation…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 3

The Rignold Dramatic Company announce that they produce at the Theatre Royal to-night a sensational drama in six acts, entitle "Two Orphans." The box plan may be seen at Elvy's…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 12

The last six nights of "The Silver King" are announced at Her Majesty's as from next Saturday the thestre will be closed for a week in order to give time for the production of "Matsa." Mr…

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The Duchess of Portland's Ball

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 34

In honor of the visit of their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of York, a splendid ball vas given at Welbeck Abbey by their host and hostess, the Duke and Duchess of Portland. The…

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Amusements. "The Two Orphans" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 11

Mr. Rignold will to-night begin his last week in Sydney -- for the present, at any rate -- by reviving "The Two Orphans," in which he will again be seen as tho picturesque Jacques. Te…

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Death of Brother Larkin. One of the Pioneer Band of 1842

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 15

THE news of the death of the Rev. Brother Francis Larkin at the grand old age of 81 will be received with regret by many in Sydney who can go back fifty years. The sad event took place at St…

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Concert at Stanmore

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 5

The inaugural entertainment of the Glanville Amateur Minstrels took place on Thursday night in the spacious ballroom at the residence of Mr. James, Glanville…

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Moonlight Concert at Burwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 12

A successful moonlight f[?]te was held on Thursday evening at "Carmond," Burwood, the residence of Mr. F. B. Freehill, in aid of the Burwood S[?]all at Great Australian Fair. The concert was largely…

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Baulkham Hills. Concert and Social

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 12

The complimentary social tendered to the Rev. B. Sheridan on Wednesday was a decided success. The artists contributing to the programme included Misses Atkins and Edwards,…

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Theatres Et Concerts

Le Courrier Australien · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 3

CRITERION THEATRE.— La compagnie de Frank Thornton a débuté samedi par one comédie vaudeville en trois actes. Au premier acte un…

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Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 14 February 1897 · page 2

'THE Strange Adventures of Miss Brown,' about the most absolutely funny farce-comedy that over made the Criterion popular, draws packed houses nightly, and seems…

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Royal Standard Theatre

Truth · Sunday 14 February 1897 · page 2

MESSRS HENRY AND DAVIS' Dramatic Company played 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' last night at the above theatre before a large and appreciative 'Silver Coin' audience. They…

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Theatre Royal. The Two Orphans

Truth · Sunday 14 February 1897 · page 2

The Rignold season draws to a close with a rerival of that gruesome drama The Two Orphans' which, unfortunately, gives. Mr George Rignold ample scope to play his…

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