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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 10

This afternoon, and again in the evening, there will be a new programme at the Tivoli Theatre, where the Hegelman[?]s will v[?]ry the thrilling feats which form the great sensation of the entertainment…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 10

At the Lyceum Theatre the new [?]tical drama, "Nancy and Her Sailer," continues to draw crowded audiences. The scene showing the surf on the sea sh[?]r[?], with the beacon light on the cliffs above,…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 10

Only three more performances of "The French Maid" can be given at Her Majesty's Theatre. As already noted, the revival of this vivacious comedy with a reformed cast has had the effect of…

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Royal Standard Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 10

"The Sixth Commandmont," described as "a moral, instructive, and sensational comedy-drama in four acts," will be produced by Hendry's Dramatic Company at the Royal Standard Theatre to-night…

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St. Marys News. (By Our Reporter). Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 6

This week a lady and her daughter made their appearance in the hall, with an entertainment for the youngsters, after which toys, etc., were distributed. Not a great…

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"Ninety-eight" Concert. at the Town Hall

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 16

THERE was a crowded, an overflowing attendance at the Town Hall on Tuesday night. It was the concert "organized" by the ladies' committee of the Ninety-Eight movement. Mrs. C. E. R. Murray…

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Amusements. the Albani Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

In regard to the published regulations with regard to the Albani concert to-night, the all-important announcement is made that the words "southern side" were advertised where northern was m[?]nt,…

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Concert at Burwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 10

A very successful concert was given by a number of ladies and gentlemen at the Burnwood School of Arts on Thursday evening last. The concert was in aid of the Homsbush Wealeyan Church trust, and…

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Seamen's Mission Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 10

On Thursday evening last Miss Wyatt ("Ellerslie") gave a concert in connection with the mission to seamen. Miss Hild[?] Clough, Miss Donaldson, Misa Ida Garney, Miss Manton, Miss Smith, Mr…

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Irish National Concert

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 428

The Irish national concert, in aid of the '98 memorial fund, drew a large attendance at the Town Hall on the 22nd instant. The audience brought all their enthusiasm with them too, and it was a pleasure…

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Stage, Song and Show. Mr. Wilson Barrett's Season. The Albani Concerts

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 9

Mr. Wilson Barrett will open at Her Majesty's Theatre in "The Manxman" on Saturday, March 5. The already powerful east, which includes Miss Maud Jeffries as…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 27 February 1898 · page 2

THE concluding nights of the bright and joyous 'French Maid' are now entered upon at Her Majesty's and next Tuesday evening the last production of the bright…

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Give Us a Show. Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 27 February 1898 · page 2

'NANCY AND HER SAILOR,' in the attractive personalities of Miss Lilian Wheeler and Mr Walner Gregory, continues to draw big houses at the above popular…

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Last Night's Amusements:s Stage Gossip. the Albani Concerts

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1898 · page 2

The first concert of the Albani season at the Town Hall was a bit of a dis appointment. The soprano was " off color," the tenor had lot on his singing robes, and the contralto…

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The Albani Concerts

Truth · Sunday 27 February 1898 · page 2

WITH an immense audience there was a lack of teal enthusiasm at the first of Madame Albani's Concerts at the Town Hall on last Wednesday evening. There was much…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1898 · page 3
Also in Evening News

The Tivoli continues to prove a great attraction to amusement seekers. Two performances were given on Saturday—one in the afternoon, which was well attended, and another in the evening, which was…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1898 · page 3

"Nancy and Her Sailor" attracted a packed audience at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday, and the shipwreck scene and rescue excited general enthusiasm. When a change is required the Messrs…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1898 · page 3

Her Majesty's Theatre was densely crowded in every port of the house on Saturday night, when playgoers were standing two deep at the back of the dress-circle. A vivacious performance was given of…

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