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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

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Pictures for England. Mr. W. J. Trickett

The Australian Star · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 6

Mr. W. J. Trickett, who is one of the trustees of the Art Gallery, when seen by a "Star" reporter this afternoon, said he was very sorry to say lie had nothing in the shape…

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Public Opinion. Pictures for London. To the Editor

The Australian Star · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 2

" Sir,--There are two important features of Mr. Julian Ashton's reply to criticisms in your issue of yesterday, viz., his charge of unfairness and bias on the part of the…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 12

This afternoon at the Theatre Royal there will be the regular day performance of "Jack the Giant Killer," which still continues to draw great audiences. Miss Addie Conyers in her comic se[?]s and…

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Pictures for London

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 4

The action of the Trustees of the National Art Gallery in accepting for exhibition in London certain pictures which had not come under notice of the selection committee…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 11
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Mr. Austin Rudd, who has just arrived from England, and will appear at the Tivoli this afternoon and evening, is a "character vocalist" of London renown. He is also author and…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 12

Mr. Trank Thornton notifies that he has no intention of making any change of programme at the Criterion Theatre, where "Charley's Aunt" continues to draw crowded audiences. Mr. Thornton's…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 12

"Dick Whittington Up to Date " thd clover burlesque written by Mr. Francis ZMyers for the Lyceeum Theatre, will be played as usual this afternoo, as well as in the evening. The chief scene in…

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Tooyal Standard Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 12

"For the Term of [?] Life," a stage version in a prologue and five acts of Marcus Clark's famous novel, will be staged by Henry's Dramatic Company at the Royal Standard Theatre to-night…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 12

The fourth mat[?]ee of "Babes in the Wood" will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day, when doubtless crowds of juveniles will enjoy the "Home of Santa Claus " scene, with its nursery…

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Band Contest at Wollongong. WOLLONGONG. Jan. 3

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 99

The band contest was continued to-day, when the attendance was somewhat small. The Gympie Odd-fellows and Newtown Band and the Parramatta Model Band, which tied on Saturday in the…

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"Jack the Giant-killer" at the Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 11

The great giant is still being killed by Miss Addie Canyers (as the historic Jack) at the Theatre Royal to general satisfaction. The Hulines, Mr. Woottwell, the Haytors, the Tiller…

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Sailors' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 12

The first of the Thursday concerts of 1898 to the sailors of Bethel Home was given by Miss Wyatt and Mrs. Clough (North Sydney). The programme was varied Miss Phillips gave " Douglas Gordon "…

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City Mission Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 12

A concert was held in the Sydney City Mission, Brisbane-street hall, on Wednesday evening, when Mr. Lawton presided. There was a large attendance, and the programme, contributed to by…

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Gullen Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 10

The occcutive are making great progress with the concert in aid of the unfortunate Cullen family, and a substatial amount should be raised for the relief…

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Life in London and Thereabout. England and France.—battle-royal Between Masters and Men.—the Duchess of York.— an Interesting Ball.—the Telephone.— the Condition of the Army. Westminster, Dec. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 5

In circles intimately connected with the Foreign Office startling remarks are current just now with reference to the relations between this country and France on the Niger question. It is said, with…

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Give Us a Show. Lyceum Theatre'

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1898 · page 6

THE few defects, inseparable from the first few nights of a pantomime'e run have now been amended in 'Dick Whittington' and the MacMabons 'effort stands out a bright…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1898 · page 3

"Dick Whittington " still goes merrily at the Lyceum Theatre, and on Saturday the house was crowded both at the matinee and the evening performance. Miss Fanuie Liddiard, who acts with…

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Theatre Royal

Evening News · Monday 10 January 1898 · page 3

"Jack the Giant Killer" pursues the even tenor of its way at the Royal. Good houses are the rule nightly, but on Saturday they are "more so," both…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1898 · page 3

It is hard to say anything about "Charley's Aunt" which is quite new except that fresh audiences keep pounng into the Cntenon Theatre every night or that old admirers of the lady from…

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