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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

2,917 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 146

Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 8

Crowded houses have followed the introduction of the new nautical drama, "Nancy and Her Sailor," at the Lyceum Theatre, where no change will be needed for some time to come…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 8

At the Tivoli Theatre Mr. Philip Nowbury's fine singing of "L'Estudiantina" is one of the chief sources of attraction, and the sensational flights of the Hegelmanns close the entertainment with a…

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St. Vincent's Ball

The Australian Star · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 2
Also in Evening News

A largely attended meeting of the ladies committee was held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock In the City Town Hall. The Mayoress (Mrs. M. Harris) presided Among those…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 8

This afternoon there will be a matinee of "The French Maid," which continues to draw large audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre. The vivacious musical comedy is running to well that it may last…

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First Albani Concert

Evening News · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 4

The famous prima donna, Mme. Albani, makes her first Australian appearance in the Town Hall to-night. That she will receive a welcome in every way befitting the occasion is certain, for the…

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Amusements. the Albani Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The great musical event of the year, the debut of Mme. Albani in Australia, will take place at the Town Hall this evening. His Excellency the Governor and suite, his Excellency Admiral Pearson,…

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'98 Memorial Fund Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 8

In spite of the difficulty of bringing to a successful issue a musical event so closely preceding the Albani season, the '98 Memorial Fund concert at the Town Hall last night drew a great audience. The whole…

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Irish National Concert

The Australian Star · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 2

The Sydney Town Hall was filled last night by a large and enthusiastic audience on the occasion of the grand concert in aid of the '98 Memorial Fund. Each item on the…

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The Albani Concerts

The Australian Star · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 5

Madame Albani will open her Australian our to-night in Sydney Town Hall. The attendance is sure to be enormous, as the [?]ooking for all her. three concerts has been a…

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98 Memorial Fund Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 3

What was described in the bills as a "Grand National Concert" was given in the Town-hall last night in aid of the '98 memorial fund. Naturally there was a very large attendance, and it…

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National Concert

Evening News · Thursday 24 February 1898 · page 2

A "Grand National Concert," in aid of the 98 Memorial Fund, was held on Tuesday in the Town Hall, Mr. J. A. Delany acting as director, and Mr. John Sheeny as hen. secretary. The hall was crowded in…

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The Albani Concert. An Artistic Triumph

The Australian Star · Thursday 24 February 1898 · page 3

In one of the many interviews which heralded the advent of Madame Albani, Mr. J. C. Williamson ventured to voice the whispering hope that if this, his first great…

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The Albani Concert. an Overflowing Hall. Great Artistic Triumph

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1898 · page 5

The white wonder of womanhood has been a natural and rare birth of all the centuries. She lightens through the dimmest vistas of tradition; she flashes not frequent, but marvellous, in all…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 6

The last four nights of the "The French Maid" are annonncad at Her Majesty's Theatre, as on Wednesday the entire company leaves for Melbourne. Mr. Wilson Barrett opens his season here…

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The Second Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 6

To-morrow night the second concert of the season will be held, when there is certain to be an attendance surpassing that of Wednesday, if possible. In the first part of the programme Madame Albani will…

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The Albani Concerts. Revised Booking Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 6

In order to meet the altogether exceptional demand for seats at these concerts and to obviate all confusion mid disappointment at the doors, the management has carefully, and after full consideration,…

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Concert at Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 6

An excellent concert in aid of the orphans of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Maitland was given before a large audience in the Redfern Town Hall, on Tuesday evening. The Rev. T. J. Curtis, who…

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Amusements. the Albani Concerts. Booking Regulations

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 6

In consequence of the inconvenience and disappointment caused to many people on Wednesday night, owing to the entirely unprecedented demand for scuta for the opening concert of Madame Album's company, the…

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