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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

2,917 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 146

Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1898 · page 7

The now programme at the Tivoli Theatre, closing with the during feats of those clever aerial gymnasts, the Hegelmanns, is drawing crowded audiences, and there will be no change until Saturday. Mr. Philip…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1898 · page 7

"Javeni[?] Night" at Her Majesty's Theatre, always a bright and enjoyable function, owing to the happy laughter of the children, was rendered additionally noteworthy last evening by the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 7

The final performance of "Babes in the Wood" at Her Majesty's Theatre to-morrow evening will be the occasion of a special "juvenile night," when the curtain will rise at 7 o'clock and fall for the last…

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Killed by a Ball. a Boy the Victim

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.-The 7-year-old son of a selector named Mark Bilham, residing at Moorngag, 20 miles from Benalla, met with a tragic death under painful circumstances yesterday. The…

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Organised Highwaymen. a Big Band Op Outlaws. Murder, Bank Robbery, and Cattle Stealing

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 7

What is believed to be the greatest criminal league that has ever existed in America is operating in the mountains along the frontier of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho, says the…

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Concert at Rooty Hill

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 6

On Saturday night last a concert was given at Goulter's Hall, Rooty Hill, the proceeds to be handed to Mr. A. Martin, who lost his wife just before Xmas, and who has…

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Amusements. the Albani Concert Season

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 7

Mr. J.C. Williamson returned to Sydney yesterday in connection with the Albani concert season, which he has definitely fixed to open at the Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday, February 23. The…

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"Hats Off" at a Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 2

In the Summons Division or the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Addison, S.M,, Marie Dewberry, a laborer, residing in Ultimo, proceeded against two men named Augustus Piper and Walter Pinkerton, for assault in…

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Swimmers' Smoke Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 3

Under the auspices of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association, a smoke concert of unusual merit took place at the Temperance-hall, Pitt-street, last evening. Mr. James Taylor (president of the…

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The Professional Orchestra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 6

A special meeting of the members of the Professional Orchestral Association was held at the rooms of the London Music Publishing Company, 612 George-street, on Wednesday, in order to…

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Criterion Theatre

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

On Saturday night Mr. Frank Thornton concludes his successful season with the performance of "The Private Secretary" no surer proof can be given of the ability of a Theatrical manager in gauging the tastes…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 6

The last performance of "Babes in the Wood" at Her Majesty's Theatre this evening will begin at 7 o'clock and close at 10, to suit the juvenile audience sure to patronise the entertainment…

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English Cricketers Return Match Against New South Wales. an Extraordinary Game. a First-class Record Passed. the Bat Beats the Ball. Sensational Hitting by Howell. Great Batting by the Englishmen. One Wicket for 258. Maclaren, 135, Not Out

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 5

Given a continuance of fine weather, the present return match between the Englishmen and New South Wales promises to be one of the matches of the century. Already,…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 10

The Hegelmauns are the prime attraction to lovers of the sensational at the Tivoli Theatre, whilst amateurs of music attend in numbers to hear Mr. Philip Newbury. These artists will appear both this…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 10

At the Lyceum Theatre "Man to Man" is drawing crowded houses, thus demonstrating once more the attractive power of this stirring sensational drama. The convict scenes in Portland Quarry are…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 10

A crowded audience greeted Mr. Frank Tho[?]ton at the Criterion Theatre last night, when his appearance as the Rev. Robert Spalding in "The Private Secretary" excited unbounded enthusiasm and…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 10

After a run of nearly seven weeks the pantomime season closed at Her Majesty's Theatre last night, and this evening there will be a revival of "The French Maid," with a much altered cast…

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Royal Standard Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 10

The sensational four-act drama, "Run to Earth,[?] will be staged at the Royal Standard Theatre this evening by Henry's Dramatic Company. The cast will include Mr. Robert Henry (as Jerry Drake),…

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The Arrest in a Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Night.--A man giving the name of Alfred John Hickey was arrested a week ago on a charge of having a revolver in his possession in the gallery of the Gaiety Theatre…

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