Criterion Theatre
After a very successful revival of "Charley's Aunt," "Sweet Lavender," and the evergreen "Private Secretary," have been attracting good audiences, and the latter laughable production…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898
2,917 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 146
A Picnic Sensation. Starting a Race with Ball Cartridge. a Girl Shot
MELBOURNE, Friday.-A mather sensational mishap occurred yesterday et the annual picnic of the Williamstown trades, held at Altona. In starting the open race, Mr. J. J. Lisbon accidentally lodged…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Amusements. Benefit Concert at the Oddfellows' Temple
A benefit concert was tendered at the Oddfellows' Temple, Elizabeth-street, last night, to the widow and family of the late Mr. J. A. Ireland, of Womeran-avenue. For some time past…
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Crowded houses have followed the introduction of "Work and Wages" at the Lyceum Theatre, where the Messrs. M'Mahon will make no change for the present. The stirring address of Tom Wentworth…
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This afternoon and again in the evening there will be a varied programme at the Tivoli Theatre, where the Kellino Family of acrobats enter upon their last eight nights. Mr. Austin R[?]dd will sing…
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Mr. Frank Thornton's season at the Criterion Theatre continued at high-water mark. The house was crowded before 8 o'clock last night, so that it is extremely probable that the actor-manager will…
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The final matinee of "Jack the Giant Killer" will be given at the Theatre Royal to-day; and Mr. Harry Rickards will then close the burl[?]sque [?]eason with two final performances, this evening and on…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Liverpool Band Pic-nic
A PIC-NIC, promoted by the Liverpool Band, was held at Moorbank, in the vicinity of Clinch's Pond. About 300 persons attended —some private pic-nic parties, including the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bong: Bong Ball
A very bright ball took place in the Mess Vale Hall on January 21 in connection with the Bong Bong Pi[?]nic Clu[?] races. The hall was prettily decorated with flags and greenery, the floor waa in excellent…
Continued on Trove, page 34 →Ball at Prospect
A complimentary ball was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Smith on Anniversary Night, by a number of their friends, in Watts' Hall, Prospect. Owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Royal Standard Theatre
"On Strike, or Capital versus Labour" is the title of the new drama to be produced by Henry's Dramatic Company at the Royal Standard Theatre to-night. Mr. Robert Henry as Money Penny and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Boxing. Dooley v. BALL
NEWCASTLE, Saturday.-The pugilistic encounter between Dooley and Ball at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night promises an exciting event. They will box the best of eight rounds…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre
The tenth matinee of "Babes in the Wood" will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre this afternoon, whilst next Thursday evening has been set aside as "Juvenile Night. " As in past years Messrs…
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The last three representations of Mr. Rickards' pantomime at the Theatre Royal are announced. To-day's matinee performance will begin at 2 o'clock. At evening the pantomime will be…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Oddfellows' Smoke Concert
The Ridgley Lodge, No. 26 I.O.O.F., gave a smoke concert at the Oddfellows' Hall, Redfern, on Tuesday evening last, at which nearly all the Sydney and suburban lodges, and Grand Lodge officers…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Concert at the Railway Institute
A concert was given last night at the Railway Institute, in order to raise funds to aid the willow of the late John Sutherland, for many years a guard in the New South Wales railway…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Give Us a Show. Lyceum Theatre
THE enormous houses which have rolled up during the week to witness 'Work and Wages' at the Lyceum furnish a fitting tribute to the excellence of the production…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Theatre Royal
"Jack the Giant-killer" will be played for the last time at the Theatre Royal to-night, as Mr. Harry Rickards will, during the week, transfer the entire company to his Melbourne theatre. The cast…
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Though the matinee performance at the Tivoli on Saturday was not very largely attended, there was an excellent house in the evening, and the programme, which was full of enjoyable items, was…
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